7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (578+ words) AMRITSAR— India is accelerating plans to reshape its international aviation network with a proposed hub-and-spoke system covering 44 airports, including four major hub airports, as the government seeks to strengthen global connectivity and improve travel from smaller cities. The initiative gained…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago   (969+ words) CRAWLEY- Virgin Atlantic (VS) has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old aircraft engineer who was crushed by falling machinery inside a Boeing 787-9 fuel tank at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Georgie Buxton spent four weeks in intensive care after the hangar…...

11+ hour, 30+ min ago   (523+ words) KUALA LUMPUR– AirAsia (AK) has launched a limited-time Snap Sale for Australian travelers after Formula 1 confirmed that the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix will be staged at Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in October. The campaign offers…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago   (556+ words) SYDNEY- Former Qantas (QF) chief executive Alan Joyce has acknowledged that he made mistakes during his final years leading Australia’s flag carrier, reflecting publicly on the challenges that defined the airline’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking nearly three years…...

20+ hour, 33+ min ago   (687+ words) NEW YORK- SWISS International Air Lines (LX) diverted one of its Airbus A330 flights after smoke was detected in the Business Class cabin during a transatlantic journey from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The aircraft, carrying…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (681+ words) ABU DHABI- Etihad Airways (EY) is facing criticism after a passenger alleged he was downgraded from Business Class to Economy on a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (DEL) following a last-minute…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (428+ words) MOSCOW— Russia’s civil aviation sector is facing renewed scrutiny after Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) claimed the Kremlin is restructuring several aviation businesses to mask mounting operational and financial problems rather than resolve them. The intelligence agency alleges that state-owned…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1627+ words) DUBAI- Emirates (EK) president Tim Clark expects Boeing to seriously examine a stretched version of the 777X, provisionally described as a 777-10, as the Dubai-based carrier waits for its long-delayed first 777-9. Speaking at the Farnborough air show, Clark also confirmed the airline…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (936+ words) In an era where travellers are more informed, demanding and discerning than ever, the definition of a “great airline” has evolved far beyond punctuality or fleet size. Today’s passengers judge airlines on how they feel while travelling, from the moment…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (174+ words) Aviation A2Z Emirates President Tim Clark Salary in 2026 Emirates (EK) remains one of the world’s largest and most influential long-haul airlines, operating an enormous international network from Dubai. Known for its premium cabins, vast Airbus A380 fleet and strong global brand recognition,…...