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Canadian pilot allegedly flew more than 900 flights without required licence

A former Air Canada captain is accused of having operated more than 900 commercial flights over a period of 17 years without holding the mandatory pilot licence required to command passenger aircraft, raising serious concerns about aviation oversight and document verification procedures. According to......

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir kills 22 personnel

At least 22 members of Pakistan’s security forces were killed after a military helicopter crashed in the Pakistan-administered region of Kashmir, according to security sources. The incident prompted funeral ceremonies in the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, where authorities paid tribute to the......

AirAsia X postpones Bahrain route launch amid regional instability

AirAsia X has announced the postponement of its planned flight service connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East as the main reason for the delay. The Malaysian long-haul low-cost airline had initially planned to launch the route in June, with onward connections......

Spain’s Volotea drops Iran-related fuel surcharge as regulators tighten scrutiny

Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has decided to remove its fuel surcharge policy for new bookings starting June 10, following regulatory scrutiny over its pricing practices. The airline had introduced the temporary surcharge in March after rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle......

Europe aviation fuel shortage disrupts major airports across continent

Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption as airlines and airports struggled with reduced jet fuel availability and sustained high seasonal demand. Thousands of flights experienced delays while more than one hundred were cancelled across major hubs including Amsterdam, Paris, and London, extending......

Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Air amid Middle East tensions and Gulf aviation competition

Saudi Arabia has officially launched its new national carrier, Riyadh Air, as part of its long-term strategy to transform the kingdom into a global aviation hub. The launch comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing competition among Gulf airlines. The airline, owned......

Emirates expands closed loop recycling across onboard operations

Emirates has expanded its closed loop recycling system as part of a broader environmental strategy focused on reducing onboard waste and increasing material reuse. The initiative, launched in June 2023, has processed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic collected from economy class catering equipment......

Starlink leads Satellite Wi-Fi race as Airlines compete to upgrade in-flight internet

The competition to provide high-speed in-flight internet is intensifying as airlines around the world increasingly invest in satellite-based Wi-Fi systems, turning connectivity into a key passenger experience feature. The satellite network operated by SpaceX through its Starlink system has emerged as......

Germany and France end joint fighter jet development program

Germany and France have decided to halt their joint effort to build a next generation combat aircraft, marking the effective collapse of one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of industrial deadlock. Two German government officials said both leaders concluded that......