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Last Updated: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 9:52 AM PST
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India suspends new flight‑duty rules and opens probe into IndiGo amid widespread flight disruption
By FlightGlobal: India's civil aviation ministry has suspended the country's new flight-duty time limit directive in a bid to ease the severe disruption to budget carrier IndiGo's services.
Indian and U.S. investigators to meet next week to review data on deadly Air India crash
By Reuters: India will send investigators to the U.S. next week to review data gathered on the deadly Air India flight crash in June with the National Transportation Safety Board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.
Air India and Maldivian sign bilateral agreement to boost India–Maldives connectivity
By Airline Economics: Air India has partnered with Maldivian have entered into a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening connectivity between India and the Maldives.
Alaska Airlines Announces New San Diego Pilot Base
By Airways Magazine: Alaska Airlines plans to open its first pilot base at San Diego International Airport, where it will station up to 250 pilots.
Pilot Union Calls for ‘Back-to-Basics’ Training to Counter Increasing Automation Reliance
By Flying Magazine: The union is calling for a renewed emphasis on fundamental flying skills as automation becomes more common in air carrier operations.
KLM retires first Boeing 737-800 (PH-BXK) as narrowbody fleet renewal accelerates
By Aviation24: KLM has begun phasing out its Boeing 737-800 fleet, with the first aircraft — registration PH-BXK — completing its final flight before being sent for.
Exclusive: Allegiant pilots’ union blocks bid to secure U.S. permanent residency for dozens of foreign-hire pilots, leaving staffing in limbo
By Reuters: The move to block permanent residency leaves the status of dozens of pilots undecided.