IATA: Middle East airlines suffer 46.6% traffic plunge as war disrupts aviation
May 29, 2026
South Korean airlines cut flights as jet fuel prices cross $150 a barrel
South Korea’s airline industry is intensifying cost-cutting measures and reducing flight schedules as aviation fuel prices surge past $150 per barrel following escalating conflict in the Middle East.
May 28, 2026
WHO and ICAO coordinate aviation response to Ebola outbreak in Central Africa
ICAO and the WHO are coordinating a global aviation health response after the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
May 28, 2026
JetBlue expands across key leisure routes after Spirit Airlines disappears
JetBlue has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of Spirit Airlines’ collapse, rapidly expanding across former leisure routes while the wider US low-cost aviation market continues adjusting to a sharp reduction in seat capacity.
May 28, 2026
Boeing clears key FAA hurdle to raise 737 MAX production beyond 42 jets a month
Boeing has secured another regulatory milestone in its 737 MAX recovery programme after completing a key FAA production review that clears the path for higher manufacturing rates beyond 42 aircraft a month.
May 28, 2026
Flydubai, Kuwait Airways and Air Arabia cancellations disrupt Bahrain operations
A cluster of flight cancellations involving Flydubai, Kuwait Airways and Air Arabia has disrupted operations at Bahrain International Airport, highlighting mounting pressure across tightly scheduled Gulf short-haul aviation networks.
May 28, 2026
Japan approves first VR helicopter simulator for advanced pilot training
Japan has approved its first Level-7 virtual reality helicopter simulator, marking a significant step in the country’s adoption of immersive aviation training technology for pilot safety and operational readiness.
May 28, 2026
South Korea’s T’way Air adopts flexible four-day work model for staff
South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air is introducing a flexible work arrangement that includes a monthly additional day off as airlines increasingly explore new workplace policies to improve employee satisfaction.
May 27, 2026
Australia selects Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for maritime surveillance missions
Australia’s border surveillance capability is set to expand after Bombardier Defense confirmed the delivery of three Global 6500 aircraft for maritime monitoring operations operated by defence contractor Metrea.
May 27, 2026
Indian aviation sector hit by higher ATF prices and slowing passenger growth: Icra
Higher fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions and weaker discretionary travel demand are adding fresh pressure on India’s airline industry, according to Icra.
May 27, 2026
