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A domestic flight incident where a flight attendant accidentally kicked a baby sleeping on the aisle floor has sparked an urgent review of passenger compliance and cabin safety protocols.
NTSB found a helicopter route near Reagan National Airport's secondary runway caused a midair collision killing 67; new safety recommendations are expected.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU to develop India's regional transport aircraft ecosystem, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated Wings India 2026, focusing on strengthening the country's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem; the event showcased Air India's first line-fit Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivery.
Qantas faces a new ATSB investigation after a tool was found in an A380 wing following Sydney-Dallas flights, marking a second serious maintenance failure.
Virgin Australia will launch its first-ever international service from Canberra to Denpasar (Bali) on June 22, 2026, using a Boeing 737-800, adding over 40,000 annual seats.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, highlighting India's civil aviation manufacturing focus and Air India's first Boeing 787-9 delivery.
American Airlines flight AA1866, an Airbus A319, diverted to San Francisco (SFO) due to a landing gear malfunction; pilots successfully extended the gear manually for a safe landing.
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350 operating SQ917 from Manila suffered a tail strike at Changi Airport during an aborted landing due to wind, grounding the widebody jet for repairs.
Nigerian aviation unions rejected the Enugu airport concession, citing opaque processes and exclusion, and warned of a nationwide strike if the decision is not reversed.
The new EU-India trade deal eliminates aircraft tariffs, a potential boon for the pan-European aerospace group Airbus and Indian carriers expanding their fleets.
Major airlines, including British Airways and Ryanair, paid nearly £11 million in compensation after initial claim rejections were escalated to the CAA.
UPS will eliminate 30,000 operational jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces low-profit Amazon volume and completes its MD-11 fleet retirement.
United Parcel Service will cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 to complete its shift from low-profit Amazon deliveries, while also retiring its MD-11 freighter fleet after a fatal crash.
The 6th Annual Hydrogen Aviation Summit, held virtually January 27-28, 2026, explores technological breakthroughs and challenges in the shift to the electric era of flight.
Airbus CCO Lars Wagner admitted "a lot of issues" are pressuring the production ramp-up, citing engine durability and supply chain strain as key challenges.
The ASEAN SAF 2050 Outlook report projects the region could produce 8.5 million barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2050, positioning it as a major global exporter and a key player in aviation decarbonization.
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) is continuing its inquiry into Papua New Guinea's aviation sector, focusing on high airfares, competition, and service quality.
Brazil's Embraer and Adani Group signed an MoU to explore manufacturing regional aircraft in India, signaling a major push for Indian aerospace production.
Heightened US-Iran tensions and a US CENTCOM readiness exercise are disrupting Middle East airspace security, as key allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE reject military overflight use.