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Singapore Airlines flight suffers second double-tire blowout in eight days
June 24, 2026
DGCA set for FAA audit as India prepares for key aviation safety assessment
US aviation regulator to review India's safety oversight framework in November as the country's aviation sector enters a new phase of expansion.
June 24, 2026
Aura Aero strengthens electric aviation portfolio with VoltAero acquisition
French aircraft manufacturer adds flight-tested hybrid-electric technology, engineering expertise and a new industrial base through strategic asset purchase.
June 23, 2026
Akasa Air targets 226-aircraft fleet by 2032, remains bullish on Boeing partnership
Airline plans sustained expansion across domestic and international markets while moving closer to profitability and a potential public listing.
June 23, 2026
Ex-civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola joins Air India leadership team
Former Civil Aviation Secretary and ex-Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola has joined Air India as Executive Advisor to Chairman N Chandrasekaran and a full-time member of the airline's management committee.
June 23, 2026
Qatar Airways to drop Airbus A380 flights on Sydney and Singapore routes
The Gulf carrier is restructuring its Airbus A380 network, withdrawing the superjumbo aircraft from Sydney and Singapore services months after returning the fleet to operation following regional disruptions.
June 22, 2026
Jet fuel drops 42%; airlines eye margin recovery instead of fare cuts
A sharp fall in jet fuel prices following an interim US-Iran peace deal could save airlines billions of dollars, but industry analysts say travellers should not expect immediate reductions in airfares.
June 22, 2026
Assam secures direct Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights from Guwahati
Air India will begin non-stop services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi on August 4, strengthening Assam's international connectivity and advancing the state's ambition to position Guwahati as a regional aviation hub.
June 22, 2026
Air India Express to launch first international flight from Navi Mumbai on July 15
New Abu Dhabi route will become the first international service from Navi Mumbai International Airport, strengthening connectivity between western India and the UAE.
June 22, 2026
