The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has advised airlines to avoid Iranian, Iraqi, and Lebanese airspace amid rising tensions and potential military actions following recent U.S.-Iran exchanges. This advisory replaces a previous one that included other Middle Eastern countries, highlighting the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The current airspace environment is forcing a rethink that goes beyond flight planning desks. It touches fleet composition, route selection, scheduling, crew rostering and ultimately the pace at which India’s airlines can profitably expand their long-haul international footprint, writes aviation expert and Managing Partner of aviation services firm AT-TV, Satyendra Pandey.
India’s leading domestic airlines have urged the Centre to bring Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime at a rate of 5 per cent with full Input Tax Credit (ITC), arguing that the move would significantly reduce operating costs, improve airline liquidity and make air travel more affordable.
India’s domestic airlines carry over 729 lakh passengers from January to May 2026, marking a 1.91% year-on-year growth. IndiGo remains a leader with a 64.9% market share. Impressive efficiency is noted, with Akasa Air leading load factors and low cancellation rates. On-time performance and complaint redressal show room for improvement.
Combination of Market Leaders in Engine Maintenance and Cargo Conversion is Expected to Bring a More Cost-Effective Freighter Solution to Airlines Globally
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The proposed rule would create a process for limiting drone operations near certain fixed site facilities.
A few weeks ago I covered how Delta Air Lines revealed plans to open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX, making it the first airport where the airline has two Delta One Lounges. This is interesting, as it’s clearly part of a broader growth strategy by the carrier at the airport. There’s now an…
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