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Etihad participates in World Energy's net-zero programme

Etihad Airways and World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership to decarbonize flights through in-sector emissions reductions.

Germany takes delivery of A350 VIP aircraft

Lufthansa Technik recently handed over the first complete Airbus A350 to the German Armed Forces for use as a VIP transport aircraft.

787 deliveries' to the Middle East and African soon

After a very long halt, Boeing will soon resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner to airlines in the Middle East and Africa.

MAS A380 phase-out begins

Malaysia Airline's belief that Airbus A380 doesn't fit the plan remains firm and the phasing out of Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A380 programme has started as the carrier completes the first delivery of its superjumbo jet to Tarbes, France from Kuala Lumpur.

Nepal's aviation faces punishment

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal on October 30, cancelled Nepal Airlines' flight to Delhi as punishment for defying instructions to move some of its international services to Bhairahawa's empty airport, and it seems that the regulator is in no mood to take things lightly.

1.52 million foreigners visited India in 2021

Due to restrictions linked to Covid-19, the number of foreign to 1.52 million compared to 2.74 million in 2020, dropping by 44.5 per cent, though foreign exchange earnings grew during the same period, as per the India Tourism Statistics 2022 report by the Ministry of Tourism.

India's First green grocery delivery via drones

Drone delivery firm, Skye Air Mobility joined hands with Vegrow in Himachal Pradesh to conduct its three-day-long drone delivery trials to carry over 100 kgs of apples from farmland to Vegrow Hub. This will help solve a wider transportation problem in present times.

Eol for Air India engineering subsidiary soon

The government may invite expressions of interest (Eol) for the sale of Air India's engineering subsidiary, Air India Engineering Services (AIESL) by January-February 2023.

AAI seeks more time for Meghalaya greenfield

AI has sought more time to obtain the pre-feasibility study report conducted at the new site offered by the state for implementing the greenfield airport project.

AAI looking at 100 per cent EVS by 2030

The Airports Authority of India aims to completely transition to electric vehicles for its airside and city-side operations by 2030.

Charter flights climb at HAL airport

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) airport, which served as Bengaluru's primary airport for decades until it ceased commercial flight operations in 2008, has been seeing a steady increase in charter flight operations.

Navi Mumbai construction update

Construction at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport is moving ahead rapidly with close to 18 per cent of civil progress according to the Maharashtra City Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).

An aircraft on my roof!

It's World Cup time and no one celebrates football better than the Brazilians. And count on them to produce items that are sure to go 'viral' or 'instagrammable'.

IndiGo CarGo commences operations

IndiGo has commenced operations of its first A321 Freighter aircraft between Delhi and Mumbai, effective November 15.

Cathay Pacific in talks for freighters

Cathay Pacific Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturers about orders for medium-haul aircraft and dedicated freighters.

Lufthansa Cargo resumes Hyderabad freighter service

Lufthansa Cargo has resumed its scheduled freighter services from GMR Hyderabad International Airport and will be operating a Boeing 777 freighter connecting FrankfurtMumbai-Hyderabad-Frankfurt.

Skycargo to be 18 aircraft strong by 2024

Nabil Sultan, Emirates Senior Vice President of the Cargo Department, confirmed that Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates Airlines, has begun studying increasing the capacity of its cargo facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport, with plans to add new facilities.

Cargo coming to the rescue of airlines?

It seems that air cargo is having some of its best times in India and coming to the rescue of airlines in the country, which are fighting financial challenges as passenger's arms are struggling.

CAT STOWED AWAY IN CHECKED BAG

The Transportation Security Administration has found some weird things in passengers' luggage -- including eels, a human skull and a cannon barrel.

10-YEAR BATTLE WON

A black Air France steward won a 10-year legal battle for the right to work with braided hair on flights after a decision by France's highest appeals court.

A COUPLE FORCES THE ENTIRE FRONTIER AIRLINES FLIGHT TO DISEMBARK

A selfish couple forced an entire Frontier Airlines flight to disembark after they rushed aboard the plane without proper boarding passes - then screamed at crew members who tried to stop them.

MAN HOLDS RAZOR BLADE TO WOMAN'S THROAT

Encountering a heavily intoxicated passenger on a flight is usually enough to keep some on their toes, but facing a razor-bladewaving drunk passenger is a whole different feeling altogether.

A DRUNK MAN BITES ATTENDANT'S FINGER

A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Jakarta in Indonesia was forced to make an emergency diversion to Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Medan airport after a drunken passenger attacked a cabin crew member.

DELTA PAID A DOCTOR TO DECLARE A PILOT MENTALLY ILL

Delta Air Lines just settled with one of its pilots for $500,000 plus legal fees but refused to acknowledge wrongdoing in an astonishing chain of events that might simply put you off Delta.

HondaJet gets a big boost

Fractional aircraft provider Volato has announced an order for the Honda Aircraft-manufactured twinjets to 40.

Falcon owners get together

The Independent The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association (IFAOA) held its first annual meeting last month at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, drawing more than 70 attendees who are owners and operators of the Dassault Falcon business jets.

Protests against private jets

Business aviation operations faced disruptive protests in locations across Europe in November with private jet terminals in the UK, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands targeted.

MIAL's swanky new GA terminal

Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has launched the all-new, renovated General Aviation terminal facility, exclusively for private jets from November.

IndiGo launches second MRO at Bengaluru

Indi IndiGo, India's leading carrier inaugurated its second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Kempegowda International Airport on November 17.

P&W working to sort out India's engine woes

IndiGo and Go First's engine troubles will soon see a resolution as Pratt & Whitney is reportedly aiming to clear the backlog in the next three months.