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Flight from San Francisco Lands Unexpectedly Near Major California Theme Park

An inaugural flight from SFO unexpectedly landed miles from its intended airport, near a major California theme park.

Dec 13, 20252 min
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Flight from San Francisco Lands Unexpectedly Near Major California Theme Park
AIRPORTS

NTSB Chair criticizes defense bill for military helicopter ADS-B safety

A defense bill provision allowing military helicopters to operate without ADS-B in DC draws NTSB criticism.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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NTSB Chair criticizes defense bill for military helicopter ADS-B safety
SAFETY

Indian Aviation Minister Naidu Explains Why Year-Round Airfare Caps Are Impractical

India's Aviation Minister Naidu explains annual airfare caps are impractical due to seasonal demand and operational challenges.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Indian Aviation Minister Naidu Explains Why Year-Round Airfare Caps Are Impractical
REGULATORY

IndiGo flight cuts, mandated by Indian DGCA, disrupt December hotel bookings

IndiGo's government-mandated flight cuts are causing a 10-15% drop in December hotel bookings across India.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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IndiGo flight cuts, mandated by Indian DGCA, disrupt December hotel bookings
AIRLINES

IndiGo Pledges Over ₹500 Crore in Compensation for December 2025 Flight Disruptions

IndiGo has committed to a compensation program exceeding ₹500 crore for passengers affected by widespread flight cancellations and delays in early

Dec 12, 20251 min
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IndiGo Pledges Over ₹500 Crore in Compensation for December 2025 Flight Disruptions
AIRLINES

IndiGo faces nationwide flight disruptions due to new crew rules and pilot shortages

IndiGo's operational crisis leads to nationwide flight delays and cancellations due to new crew rules.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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IndiGo faces nationwide flight disruptions due to new crew rules and pilot shortages
AIRLINES

IndiGo Seeks Rs 900 Crore Customs Duty Refund for Re-Imported Aircraft Parts

IndiGo seeks Rs 900 crore customs duty refund from Delhi High Court for re-imported aircraft parts after overseas repairs.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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IndiGo Seeks Rs 900 Crore Customs Duty Refund for Re-Imported Aircraft Parts
REGULATORY

Delta excels in lost item recovery, returning a passenger's laptop within 24 hours.

Delta's efficient lost and found service successfully returned a passenger's laptop within 24 hours of being reported.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Delta excels in lost item recovery, returning a passenger's laptop within 24 hours.
AIRLINES

Delta announces Seattle to Florence, Italy roundtrip fares from $484

Delta is offering roundtrip flights from Seattle to Florence, Italy, with fares beginning at $484.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Delta announces Seattle to Florence, Italy roundtrip fares from $484
AIRLINES

American Airlines' new Airbus A321XLR arrives at JFK, set for premium transcon

American Airlines' first Airbus A321XLR arrived at JFK, launching premium transcontinental service this week.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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American Airlines' new Airbus A321XLR arrives at JFK, set for premium transcon
AIRLINES

easyJet passenger accused of disruptive behavior on Egypt flight contests charges

An easyJet passenger faces multiple charges, including assault and being drunk on a flight to Egypt.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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easyJet passenger accused of disruptive behavior on Egypt flight contests charges
AIRLINES

British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner returns to London Heathrow due to

British Airways Flight 243 returned to London Heathrow after five hours over the Atlantic due to a technical issue.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner returns to London Heathrow due to
AIRLINES

Professor sues Boeing for $40M over alleged brain damage from Delta 737 fumes

A law professor is suing Boeing for $40 million, alleging brain damage from toxic fumes on a Delta 737 flight.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Professor sues Boeing for $40M over alleged brain damage from Delta 737 fumes
SAFETY

Indian Aviation Minister Naidu urges airfare caps in extraordinary situations

India's Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated the government communicated with airlines regarding airfare caps.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Indian Aviation Minister Naidu urges airfare caps in extraordinary situations
REGULATORY

IndiGo Operates 2,000+ Daily Flights Under Revised Winter Schedule

IndiGo is operating over 2,000 daily flights as per its revised, scaled-down winter schedule.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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IndiGo Operates 2,000+ Daily Flights Under Revised Winter Schedule
AIRLINES

Nigeria's FCCPC intensifies probe into airlines' skyrocketing domestic airfares

Nigeria's FCCPC deepens its probe into airlines' skyrocketing domestic airfares following widespread consumer concerns.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Nigeria's FCCPC intensifies probe into airlines' skyrocketing domestic airfares
REGULATORY

Indian DGCA Sacks Four Inspectors Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis

India's aviation regulator, DGCA, sacked four flight operations inspectors over IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Indian DGCA Sacks Four Inspectors Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
REGULATORY

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Stabilize in India After December 2025 Disruptions

IndiGo flight operations in India are stabilizing after early December 2025 disruptions, processing refunds for cancellations.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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IndiGo Flight Cancellations Stabilize in India After December 2025 Disruptions
AIRLINES

India to Develop Domestic Aircraft Production, Says Aviation Minister Naidu

India's Aviation Minister Naidu announced a program to build domestic aircraft, addressing global manufacturing limitations.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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India to Develop Domestic Aircraft Production, Says Aviation Minister Naidu
MANUFACTURING

Germany Blames Russia for Cyberattacks on Air Safety and Election Systems

Germany identified Russian cyber operations targeting air traffic control and elections, summoning the ambassador.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Germany Blames Russia for Cyberattacks on Air Safety and Election Systems
SAFETY