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Héli Air Monaco targets 2028 for electric Valo eVTOL service on Riviera.

Héli Air Monaco commits to Vertical Aerospace Valo eVTOLs for Riviera electric flights by 2028.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Héli Air Monaco targets 2028 for electric Valo eVTOL service on Riviera.
AIRLINES

Indian DGCA Terminates Four Inspectors, Probes IndiGo Amid Flight Cancellations

The Indian DGCA terminated four flight operations inspectors and is probing IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Indian DGCA Terminates Four Inspectors, Probes IndiGo Amid Flight Cancellations
REGULATORY

Cathay Pacific Passenger Arrested After Attempting to Open Airbus A350 Door

Hong Kong authorities arrested a passenger for attempting to open a door on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 mid-journey.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Cathay Pacific Passenger Arrested After Attempting to Open Airbus A350 Door
SAFETY

Survey Reveals 80% of Indian Flyers Face 'Dark Patterns' on Airlines Annually

LocalCircles reports 80% of Indian airline passengers experienced 'dark patterns' like hidden fees, primarily on Indigo.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Survey Reveals 80% of Indian Flyers Face 'Dark Patterns' on Airlines Annually
BUSINESS

Guernsey discusses EasyJet Luton route; Aurigny warns of £10M impact

Guernsey's Economic Development Committee discusses new EasyJet Luton route; Aurigny warns of £10M market impact.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Guernsey discusses EasyJet Luton route; Aurigny warns of £10M impact
AIRLINES

Indian DGCA Suspends Four Inspectors Amid IndiGo Flight Chaos

India's DGCA suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors after IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations stranded thousands.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Indian DGCA Suspends Four Inspectors Amid IndiGo Flight Chaos
REGULATORY

Dublin Air Traffic Control Not Notified of Drones During Zelenskiy's Visit

Irish air traffic control was not notified of drone activity near Dublin Airport during President Zelenskiy's visit.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Dublin Air Traffic Control Not Notified of Drones During Zelenskiy's Visit
SAFETY

Alaska Airlines Pilot Joseph Emerson Attempted Engine Shutdown Mid-Flight While

Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down a Horizon Air flight's engines, admitting to mushroom use.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Alaska Airlines Pilot Joseph Emerson Attempted Engine Shutdown Mid-Flight While
SAFETY

Emirates Recruits Cabin Crew in Ireland, Offering Tax-Free Pay and Dubai Housing

Emirates seeks cabin crew in Ireland, providing tax-free salaries, Dubai housing, and flight perks.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Emirates Recruits Cabin Crew in Ireland, Offering Tax-Free Pay and Dubai Housing
AIRLINES

IndiGo Staff Praised for Calm Handling of 10-Hour Delhi-Bengaluru Flight Delay

IndiGo ground staff earned praise for maintaining composure during a 10-hour flight delay from Delhi to Bengaluru.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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IndiGo Staff Praised for Calm Handling of 10-Hour Delhi-Bengaluru Flight Delay
AIRLINES

Frontier flight delayed by dog incident; passengers asked to identify owner.

Frontier Airlines flight was delayed due to a dog accident on the air bridge, leading to passenger involvement.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Frontier flight delayed by dog incident; passengers asked to identify owner.
AIRLINES

US FAA Administrator Fails to Divest Airline Stake as Promised

US FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has not divested his multimillion-dollar stake in Republic Airways as promised.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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US FAA Administrator Fails to Divest Airline Stake as Promised
REGULATORY

Rano Air flight cancellation causes chaos at Gombe airport, stranding passengers.

Rano Air's flight cancellation at Gombe airport stranded passengers, sparking chaos amid a dispute over faulty landing.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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Rano Air flight cancellation causes chaos at Gombe airport, stranding passengers.
AIRLINES

Nigerian Airlines Face $2 Billion Overseas Maintenance Bill by 2026

Nigerian airlines are set to spend over $2 billion on overseas aircraft maintenance by 2026, despite existing local MROs.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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Nigerian Airlines Face $2 Billion Overseas Maintenance Bill by 2026
BUSINESS

FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku Honored for Airport Infrastructure Transformation

FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku received the CIAPS 2025 Excellence Award for transforming Nigerian airport infrastructure.

Dec 12, 20251 min
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FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku Honored for Airport Infrastructure Transformation
AIRPORTS

PNG and Cairns Officials Discuss Expanding Direct Air Links to Boost Trade

PNG and Cairns officials discussed expanding direct air links between Lae and Cairns, projecting a surge in demand.

Dec 12, 20252 min
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PNG and Cairns Officials Discuss Expanding Direct Air Links to Boost Trade
BUSINESS

IndiGo secures FY25 profit while other major Indian airlines report substantial

IndiGo was the sole major Indian airline to report a profit in FY25, contrasting with widespread sector losses.

Dec 11, 20252 min
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IndiGo secures FY25 profit while other major Indian airlines report substantial
AIRLINES

Austin approves $5.5M incentive deal for 2,000 Southwest Airlines jobs

Austin city officials approved a $5.5 million incentive package to support 2,000 high-paying Southwest Airlines jobs.

Dec 11, 20251 min
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Austin approves $5.5M incentive deal for 2,000 Southwest Airlines jobs
BUSINESS

Aer Lingus expands Cork Airport services with two new routes for summer

Aer Lingus will introduce two new flight routes from Cork Airport next summer, enhancing its service offerings.

Dec 11, 20251 min
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Aer Lingus expands Cork Airport services with two new routes for summer
AIRLINES

Delta Air Lines enhances holiday hospitality for 2025 travel season

Delta Air Lines is significantly enhancing its customer hospitality services for the 2025 holiday season.

Dec 11, 20251 min
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Delta Air Lines enhances holiday hospitality for 2025 travel season
AIRLINES