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NEWS Feb 05, 2026 Airbus Forecasts Massive Asia Pacific Aviation Services Boom Worth $138 Billion Through 2044 In a comprehensive update that underscores the shifting gravity of the global aerospace industry, Airbus has released its latest Global Services Forecast, projecting that the Asia-Pacific aviation services market will surge to a staggering US$138.7 billion by 2044. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 Air India Pulls Boeing 787-9 From Service After Serious Fuel Switch Discrepancy Report Air India has taken the preemptive step of grounding one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners following a technical report involving a critical fuel control switch malfunction. The decision, confirmed today, February 2, 2026, underscores the carrier’s heightened focus on safety and operational integrity as it continues its massive fleet transformation under the Tata Group. Read More →
NEWS Jan 30, 2026 Probe Into Catastrophic Air India Flight 171 Crash Leans Toward Deliberate Pilot Action Despite New Whistleblower Claims In a significant and controversial shift for the global aviation community, investigators probing the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171 are now focusing on deliberate pilot intervention as the primary cause of the disaster. Read More →
NEWS Jan 18, 2026 Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Diversion of IndiGo Flight A security scare mid-air forced an IndiGo flight traveling from Delhi to Siliguri to make an emergency landing at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Sunday morning. The diversion was triggered after a handwritten bomb threat was discovered in one of the aircraft's lavatories. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 07, 2026 First Airbus A321XLR Arrives in Delhi to Launch Landmark Athens Route In a transformative moment for Indian aviation, IndiGo officially inducted its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft today, January 7, 2026. The aircraft, bearing tail number VT-NLA, touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Abu Dhabi. Read More →
NEWS Nov 21, 2025 VIDEO: IAF Tejas Crashes at Dubai Airshow An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas has crashed during a display at the Dubai Airshow today, November 21. At approximately 2:15 p.m. aircraft was performing a maneuver when the accident occurred. The pilot's condition is currently unknown. Read More →
NEWS Nov 01, 2025 Korean Air Orders A350F Freighter Korean Air has made a strategic decision to convert seven A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders into A350F freighter orders, reinforcing its position in the cargo aviation sector. This move reflects the airline's commitment to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in response to growing cargo demands. Read More →
NEWS Oct 18, 2025 Inside IndiGo's Game-Changing Order for 30 Airbus A350 Aircraft IndiGo has announced a significant order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, marking a strategic move to expand its operations into the long-haul market. This investment not only supports its growth ambitions but also aligns with broader efforts towards sustainability in aviation. Read More →
NEWS Oct 11, 2025 Spirit Airlines Cancels Airbus Order Amid Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring Spirit Airlines, a prominent American low-cost carrier, has faced significant turbulence, leading to its decision to cancel a massive order for Airbus aircraft. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 24, 2024 South African Airways Eyes India–South Africa Route As part of its recovery strategy, South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the reinstatement of direct flights between India and South Africa. SAA, along with Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, on December 3, 2024, participated in a high-level delegation to India to strengthen aviation and tourism ties between the two nations. Read More →