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Australian Airline owner accused of organizing clandestine flight for fugitives

An Australian charter airline owner has appeared in court accused of organizing a clandestine flight that allegedly helped two fugitives escape the country and reach Indonesia. According to the Australian Federal Police, the 43-year-old businessman is suspected of coordinating an illegal charter......

Qatar Airways resumes limited flights as Gulf airspace crisis deepens

Qatar Airways has resumed a limited number of flights as the regional airspace crisis triggered by the conflict involving Iran enters its third week, leaving millions of passengers stranded and disrupting global aviation routes. The military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against......

KLM suspends Dubai flights until March 28 amid Middle East conflict

Dutch airline KLM said Wednesday it will cancel all flights to and from Dubai until March 28 as the conflict affecting the Middle East continues to disrupt aviation routes across the region. In a statement, the airline said the decision was taken because of ongoing instability in the region. “Due......

Dassault Aviation unveils Falcon 10X long-range business jet

Dassault Aviation has introduced its newest long-range business jet, the Dassault Falcon 10X, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to compete in the high-end private aviation market. The aircraft was officially presented at the manufacturer’s facility in Mérignac,......

Middle East conflict and rising oil prices weigh on Transavia operations

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent surge in global oil prices are significantly affecting the operations of Transavia, the low-cost airline belonging to the Air France-KLM group. Company executives say the situation is creating both operational and financial challenges for the airline. Transavia......

SAS raises fares as Iran war drives oil above $100

Scandinavian airline SAS has introduced a temporary fare adjustment on its flights as surging jet fuel prices push airlines to pass rising energy costs onto passengers. The move comes as the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran drives crude oil prices above $100 per barrel for the......

Iraq extends airspace closure until March 10 amid regional war

Iraq has prolonged the closure of its airspace for another 72 hours as the regional conflict triggered by strikes on Iran continues to disrupt aviation across the Middle East. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the country’s skies will remain closed to all arrivals, departures and......

Middle East Airlines updates weekend flight schedule amid ongoing regional conflict

Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has released an updated flight schedule for the weekend as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. The announcement comes roughly a week after the outbreak of a new phase of hostilities in the region. Despite the volatile security......

Air France extends suspension of Middle East flights amid regional conflict

Air France has announced an extension of its flight suspensions to several Middle Eastern destinations in response to ongoing regional conflict. Flights to Dubai and Riyadh will remain suspended until at least Tuesday, with some Dubai departures affected through Wednesday. Services to Tel Aviv and Beirut......