Aviation Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance For Sales Of Presidential Jet

Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. LEADERSHIP reports that the...

Airlines launch new services to Cyprus’ key airports this summer

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and...

TAAG Angola Airlines to connect Luanda to Nairobi

Dublin Airport cap bad for economy - Airlines for America

A trade association representing US airlines said it expects US Department of Transportation officials to travel to Ireland to raise concerns over the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. Airlines for America also warned that it believes the US...

Juneyao Airlines starts direct flight between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia welcomes the launch of Juneyao Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking a strategic milestone in enhancing connectivity and strengthening tourism...

AI171 crash probe: AAIB submits preliminary report to Aviation Ministry, public release soon

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary report on the AI 171 plane crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other relevant authorities, a report by ANI said citing top sources. According to these sources,...

TRNC Signs Agreement with Turkish Airlines

(MENAFN) The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) formalized an agreement on Monday with Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, and the budget carrier AJet as part of an initiative designed to simplify and reduce the cost of air...

Philippine Airlines Announces the Revival of Manila-Sapporo Seasonal Flights

PAL Reconnects the Philippines and Hokkaido with Nonstop Service Philippine Airlines (PAL) announces its return to the Philippines-Hokkaido market, as the airline revives seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo. Beginning November 24,...

Taiwan's China Airlines to start operations at JFK's new terminal in 2026

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), one of the leading international carriers in Taiwan, will begin operations at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's new terminal one in 2026, the Taiwan-based international carrier said...

United Airlines India-Bound Flight Turns Back To U.S

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: A United Airlines flight bound for India returned to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a malfunction in the electronic cooling system of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The crew of...

Commendations As Ethiopian Airlines Doubles Frequencies To Lagos 

1 Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia has extended its frequencies into the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to two frequencies, totaling 14 weekly. The milestone flight was received by Dr. Ibrahim Kana,...

AAIB Submits Preliminary Report On Air India-171 Crash To Civil Aviation Ministry: Sources

Air India And Air India Express To Discontinue '171' Flight After Ahmedabad Plane Crash Tragedy | PTI | New Delhi: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the Ministry...

Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to Ministry of Civil Aviation

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the concerned authorities, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources, the report is based...

AAIB submits preliminary report on Ahmedabad Plane Crash to Aviation Ministry

The report, based on the initial findings of the probe into the Air India crash that claimed over 260 lives, includes key technical assessments and data recovered from the aircraft's black boxes. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the...

Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to Ministry of Civil Aviation: sources

An FSL team examines the tail of Air India Ahmedabad aircraft that crashed on June 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted a preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the...

India News | AAIB Submits Preliminary Report on AI-171 Crash to Ministry of Civil Aviation: Sources

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the concerned authorities, sources said on Tuesday....

Turkish Cyprus inks protocol with Turkish Airlines, AJet

NICOSIA The Turkish Cyprus inked a protocol Monday with Türkiye's flag carrier Turkish Airlines and low-cost carrier AJet under a project which aims to make air transportation to the Turkish Cyprus easier and cheaper. The signing ceremony held at...

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

Dutch airline KLM has announced that it will launch a third daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam beginning in late October. The addition comes as part of the company’s expansion of its winter schedule adding 32,000 seats compared to the...

Parliament panel questions aviation ministry, airlines on Air India crash, rising fares

New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel Tuesday held discussions with senior civil aviation ministry officials as well as airline and airport representatives, with several Parliamentarians mentioning the Air India plane crash and when the probe report...

Civil Aviation Authority warns against unauthorised drone use in Oman

MUSCAT : In an alert issued online, the CAA confirmed that it has monitored multiple incidents involving drones being operated without proper permits. “The Civil Aviation Authority would like to warn of the monitoring of a number of irregular uses...