Air India reveals systemic failures after flying Airbus A320 without permit
Air India's probe revealed systemic failures after an Airbus A320 flew eight commercial flights without a permit.
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Irish Taoiseach confirms Zelenskiy's plane safe before Dublin drone incident
Unidentified drones were observed off Dublin after President Zelenskiy's safe arrival, posing no threat to his aircraft.
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Aruba Airport Authority celebrates 2025 Spotters Day photo and video winners
Aruba Airport Authority announced the winners of its 2025 Spotters Day photo and video competition, celebrating local talent.
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Ireland Faces New Wind Warning After Storm Bram Disrupts Dublin Airport Flights
Met Eireann issues new wind warning for Ireland's west coast after Storm Bram disrupted Dublin Airport flights.
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BA Flights Divert: Fuel Dumped Over Hebrides, Edinburgh Emergency Landing
British Airways faced two flight diversions this week due to technical issues, including a fuel dump over Scotland.
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SAFETY
Chennai Customs Seizes 9.46 kg Gold, Arrests Five in Emirates Crew Smuggling Bust
Chennai Customs arrested five, including an Emirates crew member, after seizing 9.46 kg of smuggled gold at Chennai airport.
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ECOWAS to abolish air travel taxes and cut fees by 25% starting January 2026
ECOWAS will abolish air transport taxes and cut passenger and security fees by 25% from January 2026, aiming to reduce travel costs.
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Azul and Gol abandon merger; IATA chief cites restructuring and competition
Azul and Gol abandoned their merger plans, influenced by Azul's deep restructuring and Brazil's competition concerns.
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Southwest Airlines explores new airport lounge strategy for premium travelers
Southwest Airlines is actively pursuing options to establish an airport lounge network, CEO Bob Jordan confirmed.
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BUSINESS
Long-haul pilots navigate constant challenges and critical duties in the cockpit
Long-haul pilots are consistently engaged with air traffic control, weather deviations, and emergency planning.
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AIRLINES
IndiGo submits revised winter schedule to Indian DGCA after 10% flight cut
IndiGo has submitted its revised winter flight schedule to the Indian DGCA following a mandated 10% reduction.
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Ekiti's N49.7bn Agro-Allied Airport launches commercial flights with United Nigeria
Ekiti State's N49.7 billion Agro-Allied Cargo Airport has officially launched commercial flights to Abuja and Lagos.
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AAI seeks EIA consultancy for Coimbatore Airport expansion to handle 12 million
India's AAI tenders for environmental assessment services to expand Coimbatore International Airport's capacity.
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Madras High Court Directs Indian Ministry on Airport Cinema Policy; PVR INOX
Madras High Court directed India's Civil Aviation Ministry to decide on airport multiplex policy, allowing PVR INOX to continue Chennai operations.
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ECOWAS States Eliminate Air Travel Taxes, Reduce Charges to Boost Connectivity
ECOWAS will abolish air travel taxes and cut passenger fees by 25% across 15 states from January 1, 2026.
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IndiGo Passengers Encounter Missing Luggage Issues at Delhi Airport Post Disruptions
IndiGo passengers at Delhi's IGI Airport are experiencing widespread missing luggage issues following recent flight disruptions.
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AIRLINES
IndiGo plans to recruit 50 foreign pilots to meet India's FDTL compliance deadline
IndiGo plans to hire 50 expat pilots from global pools to comply with the Indian DGCA's revised FDTL by February 2026.
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IndiGo Submits Revised Winter Schedule to Indian DGCA After 10% Flight Reduction
IndiGo submitted its revised winter flight schedule to the Indian DGCA following a 10% reduction due to crew shortages.
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Hanseo University enhances aviation training with new Frasca Cessna 172 device.
Hanseo University in South Korea expands its aviation program with a new Frasca Cessna 172 training device.
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TECHNOLOGY
India's Navi Mumbai Airport opens, marking a major 2025 infrastructure milestone.
Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced operations in 2025, a key highlight among several global infrastructure completions.
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