Indonesia remains Southeast Asia’s largest aviation market despite regional capacity decline
June 2, 2026
Domestic air traffic falls 4.2% in April as airlines face demand slowdown
Softer travel demand, higher operating costs and network adjustments weighed on India’s domestic aviation market in April, even as IndiGo strengthened its market leadership.
June 2, 2026
Saudia adds 12 aircraft in 2026 as fleet expansion gathers pace
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier continues its fleet modernisation drive with new aircraft deliveries, expanded capacity and workforce investments aligned with long-term growth plans.
June 2, 2026
India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and jet fuel from June 1
Government lowers export levies on key petroleum products for the next fortnight while keeping domestic fuel excise rates unchanged.
June 1, 2026
Middle East conflict drives sharpest decline in South Korean aviation activity since 2021
Surging fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed South Korea’s aviation output to a 52-month low in April, forcing airlines to raise surcharges, cut routes and rein in capacity.
June 1, 2026
Why bird strikes are a bigger problem for planes than you think
Thousands of bird collisions each year reveal a hidden aviation risk, driving unusual testing methods and stricter safety standards.
May 31, 2026
Domestic passenger traffic slips to 14.08 million in April amid rising travel costs
ICRA retains a negative outlook on the aviation sector as elevated airfares, rising fuel costs and geopolitical disruptions weigh on passenger demand at the start of FY27.
May 29, 2026
IndiGo approves $450 million plan to acquire aircraft and engine assets
India’s largest airline is increasing ownership of key aviation assets as it expands its fleet, even as quarterly earnings come under pressure from weaker yields and higher operating costs.
May 29, 2026
Air Transat doubles down on Istanbul as demand for European travel grows
Canadian leisure carrier expands its European footprint with a new nonstop Montreal-Istanbul service as demand for direct long-haul travel continues to strengthen.
May 29, 2026
IATA: Middle East airlines suffer 46.6% traffic plunge as war disrupts aviation
A sharp collapse in Middle East air travel demand triggered the first global decline in passenger traffic in years, as conflict across the region disrupted airline operations, pushed fuel prices higher and reshaped international travel flows.
May 29, 2026
