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ANI News Agency • Asian News International

Air India captain Saurabh Kumar removed after failing alcohol test at Vancouver; Delhi flight delayed

On Dec 23, 2025 Air India removed and Canadian authorities detained Captain Saurabh Kumar after he failed an alcohol test and was found unfit for duty at Vancouver Airport before operating Boeing 777 flight AI186 to Delhi via Vienna. The flight was delayed; the airline is cooperating with investigators.

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and Economic Times
2026-01-01T13:33:49.285484-08:00
Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Maha El Dahan

Flights halted at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as Saudi–UAE rift escalates

By Reuters: Flights at Yemen’s Aden international airport were halted on Thursday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis between Gulf powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whose rivalry is reshaping war-torn Yemen.

2026-01-01T09:35:30.638569-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to ‘keep your speed up’ before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

By FlightGlobal: The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 that overran a runway in Houston were encouraged by air traffic control to maintain speed during approach, according to an updated NTSB investigation report into the March 2024 accident that saw the aircraft's left main landing gear collapse.

Also: Aviation A2Z
2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00