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China Eastern Airlines upgrades Delhi-Shanghai service to daily nonstop flights

China Eastern Airlines confirms daily nonstop flights connecting Delhi and Shanghai starting January 2, 2026.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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China Eastern Airlines upgrades Delhi-Shanghai service to daily nonstop flights
AIRLINES

JetBlue flight nearly collided with a USAF tanker operating without a transponder.

JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuelan airspace.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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JetBlue flight nearly collided with a USAF tanker operating without a transponder.
SAFETY

American Airlines Basic Economy tickets will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or

American Airlines eliminates AAdvantage mile and Loyalty Point accrual for passengers booking Basic Economy fares.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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American Airlines Basic Economy tickets will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or
AIRLINES

American Airlines will begin renovating its Admirals Club lounge at DCA in 2026.

American Airlines will begin renovating its Concourse D Admirals Club at Washington DCA in early 2026.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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American Airlines will begin renovating its Admirals Club lounge at DCA in 2026.
AIRLINES

Air India pays $167,000 fine after finding missing Boeing 737 jet at Kolkata Airport.

Air India located a Boeing 737-200 missing for 13 years at Kolkata Airport and incurred a $167,000 fine.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Air India pays $167,000 fine after finding missing Boeing 737 jet at Kolkata Airport.
AIRLINES

Senate passes ROTOR Act, mandating military aircraft broadcast location via ADS-B.

The US Senate approved the ROTOR Act, closing a military flight loophole by requiring all aircraft use ADS-B location broadcasting.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Senate passes ROTOR Act, mandating military aircraft broadcast location via ADS-B.
REGULATORY

Indian Panel Slams IndiGo, DGCA for 'Evasive' Responses on Mass Flight Chaos

A parliamentary panel found explanations from IndiGo and the Indian DGCA "evasive and unconvincing" regarding widespread flight cancellations and airport

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Indian Panel Slams IndiGo, DGCA for 'Evasive' Responses on Mass Flight Chaos
REGULATORY

Ticketless Teen Boards Vienna Flight from Tel Aviv, Exposing Ben-Gurion

Ben-Gurion Airport security is questioned after an 18-year-old Israeli man successfully boarded a Vienna-bound flight without a ticket.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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Ticketless Teen Boards Vienna Flight from Tel Aviv, Exposing Ben-Gurion
AIRPORTS

Indian Parliament Panel finds IndiGo and DGCA replies on flight chaos 'evasive'.

Indian Parliament panel deemed IndiGo and DGCA explanations for mass flight cancellations evasive and unconvincing.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Indian Parliament Panel finds IndiGo and DGCA replies on flight chaos 'evasive'.
AIRLINES

AirHelp study reveals top US airlines for reliability and passenger claims

AirHelp released its annual ranking of US airlines, assessing reliability, passenger satisfaction, and efficiency in processing claims.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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AirHelp study reveals top US airlines for reliability and passenger claims
AIRLINES

Which eVTOL Stock Is Best? Archer and Joby Await 2026 Regulatory Approval.

Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation, leading eVTOL stock contenders, must secure aircraft regulatory approval by 2026.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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Which eVTOL Stock Is Best? Archer and Joby Await 2026 Regulatory Approval.
TECHNOLOGY

Rolls-Royce threatens to shift new engine project from UK due to high energy costs

Rolls-Royce threatens to move its new narrow-body jet engine program to the US or Germany over high UK energy costs.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Rolls-Royce threatens to shift new engine project from UK due to high energy costs
MANUFACTURING

Isle of Man Airport seeks permanent director with salary up to £120,000

Isle of Man Airport is recruiting a permanent director for Ronaldsway, offering a salary up to £120,934 amid operational scrutiny.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Isle of Man Airport seeks permanent director with salary up to £120,000
AIRPORTS

Aeva Debuts New 4D LiDAR Sensor and Windshield-Integrated Tech at CES 2026

Aeva Technologies will debut a new 4D LiDAR sensor for Physical AI and showcase windshield-integrated Atlas technology at CES 2026.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Aeva Debuts New 4D LiDAR Sensor and Windshield-Integrated Tech at CES 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian carriers until January 23,

Pakistan extends its airspace ban on Indian carriers until January 23, forcing diversions and raising operational costs.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian carriers until January 23,
REGULATORY

Air India secures 'Best Domestic Airline' title for second year at T+L Awards.

Air India retains the Best Domestic Airline title at the Travel + Leisure Awards 2025, driven by strong reader votes and ongoing transformation efforts.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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Air India secures 'Best Domestic Airline' title for second year at T+L Awards.
BUSINESS

US FAA Head States ATC Towers Cannot Achieve Full Staffing Under Current Rules

The US FAA chief confirmed air traffic control facilities are chronically understaffed and cannot reach full staffing under the current system.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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US FAA Head States ATC Towers Cannot Achieve Full Staffing Under Current Rules
REGULATORY

IndiGo surpasses Air India Group with 4.14M international passengers in Q3 2025.

IndiGo became India's largest international carrier in Q3 2025, carrying 4.14 million passengers, narrowly beating the Air India Group.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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IndiGo surpasses Air India Group with 4.14M international passengers in Q3 2025.
AIRLINES

Vertical unveils Valo eVTOL aircraft and Pentagram-designed brand identity.

Vertical Aerospace debuted its Valo eVTOL aircraft and a new Pentagram-designed brand aimed at normalizing urban air mobility.

Dec 17, 20251 min
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Vertical unveils Valo eVTOL aircraft and Pentagram-designed brand identity.
TECHNOLOGY

Ryanair flight diverted to Cork after Dublin man's alleged drunken aggression.

A Ryanair flight en route from Faro to Dublin was diverted to Cork due to a passenger's alleged drunken and aggressive behavior.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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Ryanair flight diverted to Cork after Dublin man's alleged drunken aggression.
SAFETY