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The latest stories, developments, and trends shaping airlines, aircraft, aerospace, and the wider global aviation industry.
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One sky, very different worlds: Inside the many sides of aviation
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May 24, 2026
Etihad Airways starts direct services between Abu Dhabi and Salalah
Etihad Airways has launched direct services between Abu Dhabi and Salalah as the airline expands its regional network and prepares for increased travel demand during Oman’s Khareef tourism season.
May 23, 2026
Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft as Thailand expands its military airlift capabilities and deepens long-standing operational ties with the European aerospace manufacturer.
May 23, 2026
US airlines cut capacity growth as fuel prices stay above $100 per barrel
Major US carriers are scaling back expansion plans for the second half of 2026 as elevated oil prices increase cost pressure, even while passenger demand and ticket pricing remain resilient.
May 21, 2026
Aviation ministry says India prepared for possible fallout from West Asia tensions
Civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu says the government is monitoring geopolitical developments closely while taking steps to stabilise airfares and strengthen aviation connectivity.
May 21, 2026
Swiss International Air Lines launches Zurich–Bengaluru flights, expands India network
The Swiss carrier will begin five weekly services between Zurich and Bengaluru from October 2026, marking its first entry into southern India and strengthening air connectivity between Europe and India’s technology capital.
May 20, 2026
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet seek postponement of ATF price increase
India’s largest airlines are urging state-run oil companies to delay a proposed increase in domestic aviation turbine fuel prices as the Middle East crisis drives up crude costs and intensifies pressure on the aviation sector.
May 20, 2026
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal launches first India flights with daily Riyadh–Hyderabad service
The Saudia Group subsidiary will begin daily non-stop operations between Riyadh and Hyderabad from July 1, marking its first scheduled passenger service in the Indian market.
May 20, 2026
Delayed Boeing 777-9 deliveries force Singapore Airlines widebody fleet reduction
Singapore Airlines will reduce its long-haul fleet for the first time in nearly six years as continuing delays to Boeing’s 777-9 programme reshape the carrier’s fleet renewal strategy.
May 20, 2026
Qatar Airways boosts African operations with route relaunches and added frequencies
The Gulf carrier is expanding capacity across Africa with resumed services, additional weekly frequencies and a new route to Port Sudan as competition for regional and long-haul connectivity intensifies.
May 20, 2026
DGCA officials to witness testing of Air India 787 fuel-control switch module
Indian aviation regulators plan to observe Boeing’s examination of a fuel-control switch module removed from an Air India Dreamliner after pilots reported an irregularity during a London-Bengaluru flight earlier this year.
May 19, 2026
Emirates begins construction of world’s largest aviation engineering facility
The $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South will house one of the aviation industry’s most ambitious maintenance and overhaul hubs, reinforcing Dubai’s long-term expansion strategy in global aviation services.
May 19, 2026
Indian Oil Corporation to set up sustainable aviation fuel plant with M11 Energy Transition
The proposed ₹1,063 crore project at Paradip marks a major step in India’s push towards low-carbon aviation fuel and cleaner energy infrastructure.
May 19, 2026
Delhi tax relief to global route cuts: Five aviation developments shaping the industry
Fuel costs are rising, airlines are trimming schedules, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping route maps. From Delhi’s jet fuel tax cut to Air India’s summer pullback, the aviation sector is entering a more cautious phase.
May 18, 2026
How a ground staff walkout disrupted Air India operations within hours
A protest by ground handling employees at Mumbai airport quickly escalated into flight delays, stranded passengers and baggage disruptions, exposing how heavily airlines depend on behind-the-scenes airport operations.
May 18, 2026
Tata-owned Air India receives second tailor-made Dreamliner
The latest Boeing 787-9 delivery marks another step in Air India’s fleet modernisation strategy as the carrier pushes ahead with its long-haul expansion plans.
May 18, 2026
AirAsia adds first Airbus A321LR to support medium-haul expansion
The delivery of AirAsia’s first Airbus A321LR marks a major shift in the airline group’s fleet strategy as it pivots towards fuel-efficient narrowbody operations while managing rising cost pressures.
May 18, 2026
Middle East conflict forces Air India to slash ultra-long-haul operations
Air India is suspending multiple North American routes and reducing frequencies across Europe and Canada as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran crisis and record jet fuel prices disrupt long-haul operations.
May 18, 2026
Postage stamp-sized aircraft sensors aim to make flying safer in icy conditions
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed miniature aircraft sensors capable of detecting ice build-up and monitoring wing performance in real time, a technology that could improve aviation safety and reduce fuel consumption in harsh weather conditions.
May 18, 2026
