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Aviation - Page 9

November 8, 2026
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

Artificial Intelligence and the Physical Architecture of Airports

Introduction In the 2012 case of Vumbaca v. Terminal One Group Association, L.P.,  the Christmas snowstorm at JFK Airport revealed the consequences of inadequate staffing and ground-handling resources. Labbadia v. Alitalia in

Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The Worldwide Air Transport Conference — A Sneak Peek

The modern airplane creates a new geographical dimension. A navigable ocean of air blankets the whole surface of the globe. There are no distant places any longer: the world is small, and the world is one. ~ Wendell Willkie The

November 4, 2026

Guangzhou overtakes Shanghai to become China’s busiest airport after US$8.1 billion expansion

Business

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has reclaimed its position as China’s busiest airport, handling more than 67 million passenger trips in the first nine months

Nineteen Investors Express Interest in Developing Sri Lanka’s Mattala International Airport

Sri Lanka

Nineteen investors were initially involved in proposals to develop Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), with the Government now holding discussions with interested

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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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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The Deadly Air Crash in South Korea: Unraveling and Investigating the Mystery

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Columns/Human Rights

What Happened Jeju Air flight 7C 2216, operating from Bangkok, encountered a grave mishap upon arrival at Muan County Airport, situated on the southwestern edge of South Korea. The incident occurred at

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Boeing 737-800: A Troubling History of Safety Failures

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Business

Boeing’s 737-800, part of the company’s widely used 737 Next Generation (737NG) series, has once again come under scrutiny following a series of alarming incidents involving the aircraft. In just 24 hours

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[VIDEO] Muan Plane Crash — All Except Two on Board Killed in Tragic Landing Attempt

December 29, 2024
Aviation/South Korea

UPDATED: A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, killing 179 of the 181 onboard, including all passengers, in South Korea’s worst

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