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HAL and Russia’s UAC officials sign an MoU in Moscow to manufacture the SJ-100 regional jet in India, marking a revival of passenger aircraft production after four decades.

HAL signs MoU with Russia’s UAC to Manufacture SJ-100 Regional Jet in India, Reviving Passenger Aircraft Production After Four Decades

Bengaluru/Moscow, October 28 2025 — India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement, inked in Moscow on October […]

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Illustration for news story on mid-air fork attack on Lufthansa flight LH431 from Chicago to Frankfurt.

Indian Passenger Charged With Stabbing Two Minors on Lufthansa Flight from Chicago to Frankfurt

A Lufthansa transatlantic service from Chicago to Frankfurt turned into a mid-air horror scene on October 25, 2025, when a 28-year-old Indian national allegedly attacked two teenagers with a metal fork. The incident occurred aboard Flight LH431, a Boeing 747-8

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Saudia Boeing 777-300ER showing nose cone damage after bird strike

Saudia Boeing 777 Strikes Flock of Birds on Departure from Algiers, Lands Safely in Jeddah

JEDDAH | October 26, 2025 — A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Boeing 777 operating as flight SV340 from Algiers to Jeddah reportedly struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from Algiers’ Houari Boumediene Airport on October 25. The aircraft

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking Pakistan International Airlines’ return to UK operations after a five-year suspension, attended by senior officials and airline crew.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Resumes UK Flights After Five-Year Ban

Islamabad / Manchester, 25 October 2025 — After half a decade on the sidelines, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially returned to UK skies, marking a symbolic and commercial breakthrough for the country’s aviation sector. The airline’s first reinstated flight,

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Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737-800

Aerolíneas Argentinas Grounds Eight Boeing 737-800s After CFM56 Engine Failures

Buenos Aires | October 2025 — Aerolíneas Argentinas has temporarily grounded eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft powered by CFM56-7B engines, following the fourth engine-related incident within a year. Incident triggers precautionary grounding The grounding follows an incident involving aircraft LV-FSK, operating

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Three Indian airline pilots walk through an airport terminal with Air India and IndiGo aircraft visible outside. ICAO declined India’s proposal to curb cross-border pilot poaching.

India’s Proposal to Curb Cross-Border Pilot Poaching Fails to Gain ICAO Backing

India’s bid to secure international agreement on cross-border hiring of pilots and aviation professionals has failed to find global support, according to official ICAO documentation from the 42nd Assembly held in Montreal between 23 September and 4 October 2025. The

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Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways aircraft flying above the clouds at sunset, symbolizing their new strategic partnership and new codeshare destinations

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Launch Codeshare Covering 19 Destinations

Doha / Nairobi, October 20, 2025 – Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the launch of codeshare flights to19 destinations across their combined networks effective October 26, 2025. The agreement, which follows a memorandum of understanding signed in July,

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