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One sky, very different worlds: Inside the many sides of aviation
Aviation is far bigger than passenger airlines. From cargo and emergency flights to military aircraft and manufacturing.
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Aviation needs faster and smarter design—and digital twins are stepping in
May 4, 2026
53 Year Old Boeing Worker Dies After Wichita Plant Fall
A nine-year Boeing veteran fell through the floorboards at the Wichita facility in April. His death, days later, has put the manufacturer's workplace safety record back under the spotlight.
May 2, 2026
Air India's CEO search: COO Nipun Aggarwal emerges as top contender
Tata Sons is closing in on a successor for Campbell Wilson as Air India's leadership crisis deepens. However, the real test begins after the appointment.
May 2, 2026
Air India CEO Race Heats Up; CCO Nipun Aggarwal Among Top Contenders
May 2, 2026
Air travel between India and Qatar set to restart after two-month pause
Indian carriers prepare to resume Doha flights as regional ceasefire enables gradual recovery in air connectivity.
May 2, 2026
Aviation regulator in Qatar shuts four agencies over compliance failures
Enforcement drive targets unlicensed operations as authorities tighten oversight of travel and air cargo sector.
May 2, 2026
Fuel price surge forces Air India to cut up to 100 daily flights across global network
Rising crude prices, longer flight routes and mounting losses push Air India towards capacity cuts, signalling deeper stress across India’s aviation sector.
May 2, 2026
BAE Systems faces £120m lawsuit over withdrawal of aircraft support affecting aid deliveries
Kenya-based EnComm Aviation alleges decision to end support for ATP aircraft disrupted humanitarian operations and rendered its fleet unusable.
May 2, 2026
306 Flight Disruptions Hit Australia and New Zealand on Anzac Weekend
34 cancellations and 272 delays across Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, and a Boeing 787 runway blockage all hit at once.
May 2, 2026
Passenger traffic in India could double to 1 billion by 2047: Report
Strong demand, fleet expansion and infrastructure push position India among the fastest growing aviation markets.
April 29, 2026
India’s Domestic Air Traffic Grows 1.4% to 1,677.4 Lakh in FY26: ICRA
April 29, 2026
Centre Eyes ₹5,000 Crore Relief, China’s Hotan Route to Ease Airline Stress Amid Iran War
April 28, 2026
Global airlines cut capacity and hike fees as jet fuel prices surge sharply
Carriers worldwide scale back flights and raise fares as fuel costs spike, reshaping travel demand and airline economics.
April 28, 2026
DGCA’s latest FTO rankings show improvement in pilot training quality
Second phase of rankings shows stronger performance across flying schools as India prepares for rising pilot demand.
April 28, 2026
Air India renews insurance cover at modest 10% premium hike despite crash claims
Soft global reinsurance conditions and competitive underwriting help the airline contain costs despite large claims from a fatal 2025 crash.
April 28, 2026
Air India Embraces AI to Boost Efficiency, Revenues and Cut Costs
April 27, 2026
Odisha clears 10 new flight routes to boost regional air connectivity
State expands air links from Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda, alongside infrastructure upgrades under a Rs 4,182 crore aviation plan.
April 24, 2026
What keeps passengers safe when lightning hits an aircraft?
Aircraft are designed to channel lightning safely around the fuselage, shielding passengers through engineering and layered protection systems.
April 24, 2026
India’s Aviation Sector to Handle 500 Million Passengers Annually by 2030: NMIA Chief
April 24, 2026
