IndiGo boosts flight services from Mumbai
IndiGo, India’s biggest carrier, has announced new direct flight between Mumbai-Dhaka from March 26, 2023. This new route has been introduced to cater to the rising demand for travel from…
Confusion at Kempegowda Airport sees international arrivals almost bypass security
In a bizarre incident coming out of Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL), Bengaluru India, around 30 international passengers who arrived on Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 173 were accidentally dropped by…
All-women crew handle Viva Aerobus 70th delivery
A team consisting entirely of women have handled the arrival of 70th aircraft for Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus. The new Airbus A321neo aircraft, registered XA-VXI has arrived at Monterey…
Rwandair expands fleet with widebody Airbus A330
RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft. The Airbus A330-200, registered 9XR-WX, is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub, and will offer the flag…
Samarkand Airport celebrates first year of terminal operation
Uzbekistan’s Samarkand International Airport (SKD) has celebrated the first anniversary of its terminal opening. Operated by Air Marakanda in partnership with Uzbekistan Airports, the first public-private partnership in the history…
Cirium launches first airline routes tool with satellite-based flight tracking
Aviation analytics specialist Cirium has launched the aviation industry’s first Airline Routes tool to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type. It uses applied analytics to derive routes flown by…
Flair Airlines files lawsuit over seizure of aircraft
Following a recent commercial dispute which resulted in the seizure of four aircraft from Canadian operator Flair Airlines earlier this month, the carrier has now moved to issue a formal…
Atlas Air announces acquisition by investor group
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced its acquisition by the investor group led by Apollo (NYSE: APO), together with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital. Continuation of…
British Airways Flight Bound for London Diverts to Rome
A British Airways Airbus A320 bound for London from Malta has declared an emergency over Italian airspace, and has diverted to Rome Fiumicino. [xyz-ips snippet="post-ad"] BA2645 is the affected flight…
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of partnership
Coinciding with the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines have celebrated one year of their franchise partnership. The inaugural international flight under the new…