Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

AAPA urges governments to back carriers as Middle East war strains Asia‑Pacific aviation

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has urged governments to "consider measures" to support carriers as fallout from the Middle East war continues to rattle the sector. AAPA said targeted public interventions may be needed to stabilise regional connectivity and blunt commercial and operational strain on airlines.

2026-03-16T19:29:23.434573-07:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   airBaltic   Airlines  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns

By Aviation Source: Latvian carrier airBaltic has announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights to and from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through the end of October 2026.

Also: Aviation24 and CAPA
2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00
Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A350   Air India   Airlines  
Times of India • Saurabh Sinha

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after floorboard vibrations and belly-section noise on New York–Delhi flight

By Times of India: India Business News: NEW DELHI: Row 32 and 33 passengers snoozing on board Air India’s new Airbus A350 winging its way from New York to Delhi were rudely awaken by floor v.

Also: Times of India, ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00