US DHS Acquires Six Boeing 737s for Deportation Fleet Amid Spirit AeroSystems Deal
US Homeland Security expands its deportation fleet with six Boeing 737 aircraft in a $140 million deal.
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Air France Boeing 777-300ER Expansion Drives '777' Google Trend
Air France's expansion of premium long-haul routes using upgraded Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is causing '777' to trend on Google.
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AIRLINES
Loganair Passenger Claims Oil Workers Prioritized Over Patients After Flight
Loganair faces passenger claims of prioritizing oil workers over hospital patients for accommodation.
Dec 11, 20252 min
AIRLINES
Satellite images link a dark vessel in Irish Sea to rogue drones during
A dark vessel in the Irish Sea, captured by satellite, is potentially linked to rogue drones sighted near Dublin Bay during President Zelenskiy's visit.
Dec 11, 20251 min
SAFETY
EPAS Urges Senator Risch to Confirm Captain Anderson for Aviation Role
Experienced Pilots Advancing Safety (EPAS) urges Senator James Risch to confirm Captain Anderson for a key aviation position.
Dec 11, 20252 min
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IndiGo Lowers Q3 Capacity Outlook After 4,500 Cancellations; Shares Drop 3%
IndiGo revised its Q3 FY25-26 capacity and revenue outlook downward following 4,500 flight cancellations.
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AIRLINES
Indian Ministry, DGCA, and IndiGo Held Accountable for Aviation Meltdown
IndiGo, the Indian DGCA, and the Civil Aviation Ministry are collectively responsible for India's recent aviation crisis.
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AIRLINES
Leading eVTOL Aircraft Nearing US FAA Approval for 2026 Commercial Operations
Leading eVTOL aircraft, like Joby and Archer, are nearing US FAA approval for 2026 commercial operations.
Dec 11, 20252 min
TECHNOLOGY
Guwahati's New Bamboo Orchids Terminal T2 to Handle 13.1 Million Passengers
Guwahati's new Bamboo Orchids Terminal T2, opening December 20, will handle 13.1 million passengers annually.
Dec 11, 20252 min
AIRPORTS
IndiGo flight cancellations continue for tenth day, impacting major Indian airports.
IndiGo's operational crisis continues, causing hundreds of flight cancellations across major Indian airports.
Dec 11, 20252 min
AIRLINES
Nepal's Anti-Graft Agency Charges 55, Chinese Firm in Pokhara Airport Scandal
Nepal's anti-graft agency charged 55 officials and a Chinese firm for inflating Pokhara Airport costs by $74 million.
Dec 11, 20252 min
AIRPORTS
New Zealand Airways faces staff turnover concerns, assures safety
Airways New Zealand addresses concerns over nearly one-third of a team departing this year, assuring that safety remains uncompromised.
Dec 11, 20251 min
SAFETY
Investigation ongoing after security guard drives on John Wayne Airport taxiway
John Wayne Airport investigates a contract security guard who drove on a taxiway, possibly due to a medical emergency.
Dec 11, 20251 min
SAFETY
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Drive Surge in Bus Bookings and Fare Hikes
IndiGo's flight cancellations have significantly boosted demand for private bus operators, increasing bookings and fares.
Dec 11, 20251 min
AIRLINES
American Airlines explores Amazon's LEO WiFi to replace ViaSat, but deployment
American Airlines is in talks with Amazon for new LEO WiFi, potentially replacing ViaSat, with full deployment by 2028.
Dec 11, 20251 min
TECHNOLOGY
NTSB Chair Homendy Rebukes Trump Administration Over Defense Bill Air Safety
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy publicly criticized the Trump administration's defense bill for an air safety provision.
Dec 11, 20251 min
REGULATORY
Delta equips 1,000 aircraft with Wi-Fi, benefiting Nigerian travelers
Delta Air Lines is equipping 1,000 aircraft with Wi-Fi, a move set to benefit Nigerian passengers.
Dec 11, 20251 min
TECHNOLOGY
Stowaway discovered clinging to aircraft landing gear at Ilorin Airport
A stowaway was apprehended clinging to an aircraft's landing gear at Ilorin International Airport.
Dec 11, 20251 min
SAFETY
DHS confirms ICE to acquire six Boeing 737s for deportations, saving $279M
DHS confirmed ICE will acquire six Boeing 737s for deportations, bypassing charters and saving $279 million.
Dec 10, 20252 min
BUSINESS
Indian DGCA Forms Oversight Committee for IndiGo Amid Flight Crisis
India's DGCA established an oversight committee to monitor IndiGo's operations after widespread flight cancellations.
Dec 10, 20252 min
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