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Aviation - Page 8

October 1, 2026
Aviation/Editor's Choice/Human Rights

Flydubai Cockpit Attack: What Happened at 33,000 Feet?

Passengers aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv intervened in the cockpit after the aircraft began losing altitude and one pilot was allegedly stabbed by the other, according to testimonies reported by

Aviation/Business

Denver Named Worst US Airport for Connections

For travellers making connecting flights, an airport’s size and number of destinations can matter less than how quickly passengers can move between gates. A data study of the 50 largest US airports has ranked Denver International Airport the worst for

September 27, 2026

Singapore Airlines Faces $1bn Air India Losses

Aviation/Business

Singapore Airlines has booked operating losses of about S$1bn ($780mn) on its investment in Air India less than two years after taking a 25

When Separation Fails: The Iberia–Air Europa Warning

Aviation/Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The human condition today is better than it’s ever been, and technology is one of the reasons for that. — Tom Clancy The Issue

Midair Tragedy: Trump Confirms No Survivors in Washington DC Crash

January 30, 2025
Aviation/United States

A horrific midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. military helicopter over Washington, D.C. has resulted in a devastating loss of life. President Donald Trump confirmed there are

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Breaking: Blackhawk and Jet Carrying Over 60 Collide Midair Over DC, Desperate Search Underway

January 30, 2025
Aviation/United States

A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter and a commercial passenger jet near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The

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Truth Behind the Lucrative Business of Airline Loyalty Programs

January 30, 2025
Aviation/Business

Airline loyalty programs, once designed to attract repeat customers, have now evolved into multi-billion-dollar businesses that, in some cases, generate more profit than actual flight operations. A recent Financial Times (FT) report

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Boeing Reports Second-Biggest Annual Loss Amid Turmoil

January 29, 2025
Aviation/Business

Boeing has reported its second-largest annual loss in the company’s history, posting a staggering $11.8 billion net loss for fiscal 2024. The results, which reflect ongoing struggles across various sectors of the

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Qatar Airways Launches AI Virtual Cabin Crew

January 21, 2025
Aviation/Business

Qatar Airways has introduced a pioneering digital marketing initiative by launching its first-ever AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama. The virtual assistant was revealed at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show

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China Builds New Gwadar Airport, Marks PIA’s Historic First Flight

January 21, 2025
Aviation/Business

The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,

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BRI Cooperation Plan Between China and Sri Lanka — The Aviation Perspective

January 17, 2025
Aviation/Columns

The Plan During the State visit of Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Disanayake to The Peoples’ Republic of China in mid-January 2025, the two leaders of the countries agreed on a Belt

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IndiGo Becomes Sri Lanka’s Leading Foreign Carrier

January 16, 2025
Aviation/Business

IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost airline, has secured its position as the leading foreign carrier operating in Sri Lanka. The airline now runs 54 weekly flights connecting key Indian cities—Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and

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Aircraft Shortages Expected to Persist Until the End of the Decade

January 15, 2025
Aviation/Business

Aircraft shortages are projected to continue for years due to ongoing supply chain challenges and delivery delays by leading manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, according to a report by Financial Times. Executives from

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Aviation and The Conundrum of Climate Change —Time To Take Note?

January 15, 2025
Aviation/Columns

The Conundrum The aviation industry faces a monumental challenge in balancing its ambitious growth projections with the urgent need to mitigate environmental impacts. A recent report from the non-governmental organization (NGO) Transport

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Airbus Nears 2024 Delivery Goal Despite Supply Chain Struggles

January 10, 2025
Aviation/Business

Airbus, the European aerospace giant, came close to achieving its 2024 delivery target after a strong year-end push, delivering 766 jets to airlines and lessors. This figure, while falling slightly short of

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New Jets and Direct Flights Redraw Airline Networks, Bypassing Hub Airports

January 8, 2025
Aviation/Business

A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more

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Aviation In 2025 — The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

January 3, 2025
Aviation/Columns

The Significance On 7 June 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations, acknowledging the transformative potential of quantum science and technology, declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and

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Special: China Poised to Break Boeing and Airbus Duopoly

January 1, 2025
Aviation/Business/News

China is ramping up its efforts to challenge Boeing and Airbus’s dominance in the global aviation market, using its state-developed C919 passenger jet as a flagship project. The C919, a centerpiece of

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Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Business

Emirates airline will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2nd January 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, the newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the

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