The 2025 Dubai Airshow delivered what the industry expected: a heavyweight battle between Boeing and Airbus. But the real story was bigger. Gulf carriers doubled down on growth, Dubai accelerated its aviation manufacturing ambitions, and the future of urban air […]
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With recent reports indicating that Emirates is finalising the deal with SpaceX to equip its all-wide-body fleet with Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet, the aviation world is watching closely. If confirmed, this would mark one of the most significant inflight connectivity
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Singapore Airlines has reported a steep fall in half-year net profit, with losses from its stake in Air India emerging as a major drag on the group’s bottom line. But the full story runs deeper: SIA’s own core business is
As Boeing pushes deliveries to their highest since 2018, deep program losses and production risks continue to shape how Gulf carriers plan their next phase of fleet growth. The Boeing delivery backlog Gulf airlines face is substantial – together, they
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Doha/Hong Kong, November 5th, 2025 – Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways have jointly announced an agreement under which Cathay will buy back Qatar Airways’ entire 9.6% shareholding for approximately US $897 million. The deal, confirmed on Tuesday, ends an eight-year
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Few aviation projects in India have attracted as much attention as the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The airport has often been described by officials, ministers, and sections of the media as “Asia’s largest airport.” The claim has circulated since
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Akasa Air’s rise to become India’s third-largest carrier has been one of the most talked-about stories in Indian aviation. But behind the growth headlines lies a quieter imbalance: the airline faces a pilot utilisation challenge, having hired far too many
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As more passengers travel with multiple electronic devices and spare power banks, one of aviation’s quieter hazards has become more visible: lithium-ion batteries. These compact energy packs power phones, tablets, cameras, and external chargers — yet when they malfunction, damage,
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On July 30, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight DL56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe mid-air turbulence over Wyoming at approximately 37,000 ft – first ascending about 1,000 ft before plunging to around 35,775 ft over about 90 seconds. The 275
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Twenty-five years ago, on July 25, 2000, shortly after takeoff, Air France Flight 4590, a Concorde, crashed into a hotel near Paris, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground. It was the first and only fatal
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