India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges at major airports for three months to ease strain on airlines
By Reuters: India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war.
United Engine nears completion of PD‑8 certification for Yakovlev SJ‑100
By FlightGlobal: Russia’s United Engine is preparing to conclude the certification programme for its Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant, intended for the Yakovlev SJ-100. The company says it has “completed the main set of tests” on the engine, following icing flights in Arkhangelsk which demonstrated “reliable operation in challenging climatic conditions”.
Indonesia streamlines military flight-security approvals for unscheduled and non‑scheduled flights
By ch-aviation: The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara) is streamlining flight security approvals, particularly for unscheduled and non-scheduled...
How Five Weeks of Airstrikes and Missile Alerts Are Forcing Changes in Commercial Flight Operations
By Wall Street Journal: Takeoff is among the most dangerous moments as missile alerts force passengers to sit tight.
Transportation Sec. Duffy: There's room for airline mergers in the U.S.
By CNBC: Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Secretary, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss staffing challenges with air traffic control, the impact of higher air fares and much more.
Carnegie Mellon unveils TRAAV-160 'Tartan Air Rescue' concept UAV
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Who is Willie Walsh, the new IndiGo CEO?
By Reuters: India's largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday named IATA chief Willie Walsh as its new CEO, tapping one of the industry's highest-profile figures and ending succession questions sparked by the sudden exit of former boss Pieter Elbers.