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When a Tiny Brazilian Jet Crashed America’s Party (Politely): Avelo’s Surprise Date with Embraer’s E195-E2

Embraer and Avelo just shook hands in Washington — and the handshake came with jet noise, tariff drama, and the promise of new short-field flights t...

Bolts, Boxes, and Bottom-Up Reviews: Why the FAA Is Still Saying “Not Yet” to Boeing’s 737 MAX Ramp-Up

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it has not decided whether to lift the 38-planes-per-month cap on Boeing 737 MAX production that’s be...

Why did 99.1% of Air Canada flight attendants shout “no thanks” — and is ground pay about to rewrite airline rules?

Because a massive, near-unanimous rejection of a tentative wage deal shows the crew wants more than incremental raises — they want pay for the work ...

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Airlines

When a Tiny Brazilian Jet Crashed America’s Party (Politely): Avelo’s Surprise Date with Embraer’s E195-E2

Embraer and Avelo just shook hands in Washington — and the handshake came with jet noise, tariff drama, and the promise of new short-field flights t...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    11 Sep 2025
Bolts, Boxes, and Bottom-Up Reviews: Why the FAA Is Still Saying “Not Yet” to Boeing’s 737 MAX Ramp-Up

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it has not decided whether to lift the 38-planes-per-month cap on Boeing 737 MAX production that’s be...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    09 Sep 2025
Why did 99.1% of Air Canada flight attendants shout “no thanks” — and is ground pay about to rewrite airline rules?

Because a massive, near-unanimous rejection of a tentative wage deal shows the crew wants more than incremental raises — they want pay for the work ...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    09 Sep 2025
Turbines, Tenants and a Touch of Turbulence: How SpiceJet Plans to Unground Planes, Reclaim Engines — and Survive Winter Rush

When planes sit too long, they get moody. SpiceJet’s answer: engines in rehab, damp leases on speed dial, and a plan to bring 10 aircraft back to li...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    08 Sep 2025
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Airport

China-India Aviation Revival: Breaking the Five-Year Flight Silence

After nearly half a decade of suspended operations, the aviation landscape between India and China is witnessing a pivotal transformation. The silence...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    04 Sep 2025
What happens when a ground handler earns a DGCA “safety passport” — and why did AISATS get there first?

India’s ground-handling world just got a new headline: Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has become the first ground handling company in Indi...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    03 Sep 2025
The Northern Bias: Why Most Flights You See on the FlightRadar24 Stay North of the Equator?

When you trace the world's busiest flight paths on a global map, a striking pattern emerges: the vast majority of commercial aviation occurs north of ...

  • Sakshi Jain
    03 Sep 2025
Adani and Encalm sever Airport Lounge Partnerships with Dreamfolks Services

Major aviation infrastructure players have ended their collaboration agreements with India's leading lounge aggregator, creating potential disruptions...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    30 Aug 2025
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Defense

New Design & Test Facility at Aero Engine Research & Development Centre of HAL Inaugurated in Bengaluru

A new state-of-the-art design and test facility at the Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ...

  • Radhika Bansal
    02 Jan 2024
HAL Shares Soar Over 6% to Hit 52-Week High on Bagging Large Defence Orders

The Ministry of Defence on November 30 accorded an initial approval to procure an additional batch of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and around 1...

  • Radhika Bansal
    02 Dec 2023
Airbus to Expand Collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems to Broaden India's Defence Supply Chain

Airbus intends to expand its collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems to broaden India's defence supply chain and introduce new products aligned ...

  • Radhika Bansal
    28 Nov 2023
IAF Issues INR 10,000 Crore Tender to HAL for 12 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

In a step towards boosting its squadron strength, the Indian Air Force has issued an INR 10,000 crore tender to the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics ...

  • Radhika Bansal
    23 Nov 2023
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DGCA

DGCA grants IndiGo 6-month Extension for Turkish Airlines Partnership

India's budget airline giant IndiGo has secured regulatory approval to continue its aircraft leasing arrangement with Turkish Airlines through Februar...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    30 Aug 2025
How are Human Remains Transported by Air?

When grief-stricken families need to transport their loved ones across borders or within India, they encounter a maze of regulations. This article exa...

  • Sakshi Jain
    26 Aug 2025
IndiGo Flight Carrying Assam CM Safely Diverted Due to Weather Conditions

A routine domestic flight took an unexpected turn on Sunday evening when an IndiGo aircraft carrying Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was forc...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    26 Aug 2025
DGCA Eliminates ATPL Oral Examination: New Regulation Streamlines Pilot Certification Process

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has introduced reforms to the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) examination system through the draft Bharat...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    24 Aug 2025
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History

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital: Where Aviation Meets Medical Miracles

In the unique intersection of aviation and medicine, few aircraft capture the imagination quite like the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital. The MD-10 represen...

  • Sakshi Jain
    07 Aug 2025
Evolution of Aircraft Structures: From a simple wood truss structure to the sleek flying machines of today

The reliable flying machines we have at present did not emerge overnight. It took decades to get to the advancements and technologies that we have to...

  • Sakshi Jain
    28 Feb 2023
Quarterhorse takes the next big leap towards hypersonic travel

The SR-71 has been the god of speed in aviation for almost 50 years, capable of exceeding Mach 3.2 (about 2,200 mph), but the Atlanta-based aviation ...

  • Prashant Prabhakar
    29 Jan 2023
Air India to formally transfer its strong 4k ‘Maharaja Collection’ of artworks to NGMA

Air India will transfer its precious collection of over 4,000 artworks by well-known artists to the National Gallery of Modern Arts (NGMA) for public...

  • Sakshi Jain
    19 Jan 2023
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India

Is Air India’s High Drama Just Proportional to Its High Flight Count?

In a heartfelt note to staff this past Sunday (dated around September 7, 2025), Air India CEO Campbell Wilson leaned into his inner stand-up comedian ...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    08 Sep 2025
China-India Aviation Revival: Breaking the Five-Year Flight Silence

After nearly half a decade of suspended operations, the aviation landscape between India and China is witnessing a pivotal transformation. The silence...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    04 Sep 2025
Can a budget Indian carrier and Bahrain’s flag-carrier turn Bahrain into your shortcut to the world?

They just did — sort of. SpiceJet and Gulf Air have signed an interline agreement that stitches the two networks together so passengers can buy a si...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    04 Sep 2025
What happens when a ground handler earns a DGCA “safety passport” — and why did AISATS get there first?

India’s ground-handling world just got a new headline: Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has become the first ground handling company in Indi...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    03 Sep 2025
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Manufacturer

Power of Airline Liveries in Shaping National Identity & Tourism

Welcome to the fascinating world of airline liveries – where paint schemes become powerful diplomatic tools, flying billboards that carry a nation's...

  • Sakshi Jain
    27 Aug 2025
Project Sunrise: Qantas’s Revolutionary Ultra-Long-Haul Vision with A350-1000

Australia’s national carrier Qantas is on the brink of making aviation history with Project Sunrise, an ambitious initiative designed to connect Aus...

  • Sakshi Jain
    17 Aug 2025
American Airlines' New Airbus A321XLR: A Game-Changer for Long-Haul Operations

American Airlines is preparing to revolutionise its route network with the introduction of the Airbus A321XLR, marking a significant milestone in the ...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    08 Aug 2025
First Strike in 30 Years: Boeing Defense Workers Walk Off Job in Missouri and Illinois

Historic Walkout Shuts Down Critical Defense ProductionThousands of unionized workers at Boeing facilities in Missouri and Illinois went on strike ear...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    07 Aug 2025
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Middle East

Can a budget Indian carrier and Bahrain’s flag-carrier turn Bahrain into your shortcut to the world?

They just did — sort of. SpiceJet and Gulf Air have signed an interline agreement that stitches the two networks together so passengers can buy a si...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    04 Sep 2025
Most Active Cargo Airlines by Daily Flight Movements

The global cargo aviation industry serves as the backbone of international trade, with specific airlines dominating the skies through their extensive ...

  • Sakshi Jain
    24 Aug 2025
Why Emirates Refuses to Fly Narrowbody Aircraft?

Ever wondered why you've never seen an Emirates Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 taxiing around an airport? Have you noticed that Emirates seems to have an a...

  • Sakshi Jain
    19 Aug 2025
IATA World Air Transport Statistics 2024 Reveals Premium Travel Growth and Asia Pacific Dominance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its comprehensive World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report for 2024 on August 4, 2025,...

  • Sakshi Jain
    05 Aug 2025
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Space

North Atlantic Tracks (NATs): Navigating the World’s Busiest Oceanic Highways

Have you ever wondered what happens in the cockpit during those long hours crossing the Atlantic Ocean? What challenges do pilots face when flying ove...

  • Sakshi Jain
    14 Aug 2025
Quantum Leap: How Earth's Magnetic Field Could Replace GPS in Aviation

As GPS jamming and spoofing incidents surge globally, particularly in conflict zones around Ukraine and the Middle East, the aviation industry faces a...

  • Pragya Chauhan
    18 Jul 2025
Is Space Tourism Safe? Virgin Galactic Reports Alignment Pin Detachment

As the space tourism industry gains momentum, concerns over safety have come into focus. Virgin Galactic Holdings, led by entrepreneur Richard Branson...

  • Abhishek Nayar
    07 Feb 2024
India Exploring Joint Collaborations With Boeing, Blue Origin, Voyager Space for Space Partnerships

India’s space agency is exploring joint collaborations with Boeing Co., Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin LLC and Voyager Space Holdings Inc., as an offici...

  • Radhika Bansal
    30 Nov 2023
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