Lakshadweep set to launch seaplane operations under regional connectivity push
May 9, 2026
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 777-9 production aircraft completes maiden test flight
Boeing advances its delayed 777X programme as Lufthansa’s first customer-configured 777-9 aircraft completes a successful inaugural flight ahead of planned 2027 deliveries.
May 9, 2026
Air India board meets on ₹22,000 Crore loss and CEO exit on May 7th
With losses doubling year-on-year and Campbell Wilson set to depart, the Tata-owned carrier's board convened on May 7 to tackle a financial crisis it can no longer defer
May 8, 2026
Europe's fuel crisis grounds thousands of flights this summer
The Strait of Hormuz closure has doubled jet fuel costs since February. Lufthansa, British Airways, and Ryanair are all cutting capacity, and summer is still ahead.
May 8, 2026
Air India’s international operations fall from 2,588 to 2,072 flights in May
Air India has sharply reduced international flight frequencies this summer as rising fuel costs, airspace restrictions and longer flying times pressure the economics of long-haul operations.
May 7, 2026
Emirates retains title of world’s most profitable airline with record 2025-26 earnings
The Dubai-based carrier reported record profit, revenue and cash reserves for the 2025-26 financial year, maintaining its global profitability lead despite regional airspace disruption in the final month of the reporting period.
May 7, 2026
Aircraft engine forging market projected to reach $5.96 billion by 2031: Report
Rising aircraft engine production, fleet modernisation programmes and demand for fuel-efficient aviation technologies are expected to drive sustained growth in the global aircraft engine forging industry through 2031.
May 7, 2026
India may tighten inflight power bank regulations amid growing safety concerns
India’s aviation regulator is reviewing global practices on carrying and using power banks onboard aircraft following recent lithium battery-related incidents and tighter international safety measures.
May 7, 2026
SpiceJet, IndiGo rally as Govt approves ₹5,000 crore airline credit scheme
Cabinet clears ₹18,100 crore credit guarantee scheme with a dedicated aviation carve-out
May 7, 2026
Airlines cut 13,000 flights globally as jet fuel prices surge during Middle East conflict
Global carriers are trimming schedules and adjusting operations as soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict pressure airline profitability ahead of the peak summer travel season.
May 7, 2026
