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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
Aviation is far bigger than passenger airlines. From cargo and emergency flights to military aircraft and manufacturing.
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Air India to restore full Middle East network as regional tensions ease
July 20, 2026
Global airlines are turning to India for skilled aircraft engineers
Emirates' latest recruitment drive highlights India's growing importance as a source of licensed aircraft engineers for the global aviation industry.
July 20, 2026
Why learning to fly takes longer than it used to
Aircraft still have engines, fuel tanks and electrical systems. The names have barely changed. What sits behind them certainly has.
July 20, 2026
The hidden logic behind the shape of an aircraft
Wings, humps, giant cabins and oddly placed propellers are rarely design drama. An aircraft’s shape is often a clue to the job it was built to do.
July 19, 2026
How much does an Air India pilot earn? A look at salary trends in 2026
Employee-reported salary estimates provide a snapshot of what Air India pilots earn across different experience levels and how the airline compares with industry peers.
July 19, 2026
Delta raises premium seating from 30% to over 50% on new Dreamliners
The airline will dedicate more than half the seats on its new Boeing 787-10 fleet to premium cabins as it targets higher margins and stronger long-haul returns.
July 17, 2026
Can you join Emirates without flying experience? Here's what Indian applicants need to know
From eligibility and training costs to the selection process and career prospects, here's everything Indian students need to know before applying to the Emirates Flight Training Academy.
July 17, 2026
Emirates pours $5 billion into A380 and Boeing 777 fleet renewal
Emirates has completed the retrofit of its 100th widebody aircraft as a $5 billion programme to modernise 219 Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s gathers pace.
July 17, 2026
Government says changing airfare prices are necessary—but promises checks
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu says the Centre will defend dynamic airfare pricing in the Supreme Court, while assuring intervention in cases of excessive or predatory fares.
July 17, 2026
More flights, more passengers, more failures: Is aviation tech keeping up?
Airlines are adding aircraft, airports are expanding and passenger numbers are climbing. But the technology running aviation's increasingly complex operations faces a much tougher test.
July 16, 2026
One month after launch, Akasa Air pauses two Noida flights
Akasa Air has temporarily suspended its Noida services to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai, weeks after launching both routes. The Navi Mumbai flight is scheduled to return from 1 October.
July 15, 2026
Airlines warned off Gulf airspace as Iran conflict escalates
EASA has issued a tougher aviation warning covering Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and the Gulf of Oman, citing missile and drone threats as well as the risk of civilian aircraft being misidentified by air defence systems.
July 15, 2026
Before you chase your pilot dream, read this
Behind every cockpit seat lies years of training, significant financial commitment and a career that is often very different from what aspiring pilots imagine.
July 15, 2026
Air India upgrades 787 maintenance workflow with electronic technical logs
DGCA approval allows Air India to use electronic technical logbooks as the primary maintenance record across its Boeing 787 fleet, replacing paper records with real-time technical data.
July 15, 2026
Emirates postpones A380 flights to five destinations until September
Emirates has pushed back the return of its Airbus A380 to Glasgow, Hong Kong, Osaka, Perth and Prague, with the double-decker aircraft now scheduled to return from September.
July 15, 2026
Built to Cruise, Not Climb: Why the A380 Doesn’t Rush Skyward
The Airbus A380's slow climb rate is a deliberate engineering choice, prioritizing passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and structural robustness over rapid ascent.
July 14, 2026
Hangar to runway: Why Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is a career worth considering
Every aircraft has a pilot in the cockpit. It also has an engineer on the ground whose signature determines whether it flies at all. As aviation expands, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is quietly becoming one of the industry's most sought-after careers.
July 14, 2026
IndiGo: The Story of the Biggest Airline in India
IndiGo has grown from a 2006 startup to India's aviation giant, commanding a dominant market share through operational efficiency and a massive Airbus fleet.
July 14, 2026
Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Riyadh Air: The story behind their iconic cabin crew uniforms
Long before passengers settle into their seats, Gulf airlines make a statement through their cabin crew uniforms. From couture-inspired tailoring to colours rooted in national identity, every stitch tells a story.
July 13, 2026
