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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Skift

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

Aviation Source

Bomb Threat Diverts Air India Flight; Returns Safely to Mumbai

2025-03-10T01:23:48.609432-07:00

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Air India Confirms Landmark Order for 100 Airbus Jets

2024-12-09T03:19:40.268204-08:00

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Bloomberg

Indian Airlines Clash with Regulator Over Fare Data Requests India's airlines are in a standoff with government regulators after refusing to provide data on airfares. This move by the carriers challenges efforts to enhance consumer protection within a duopolistic market, raising tensions between industry stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

2025-03-22T11:13:11.335928-07:00

Indian Airlines Clash with Regulator Over Fare Data Requests

Reuters

Korean Air to Finalize $32.7 Billion Boeing Deal, Strengthening US-S.Korea Ties Korean Air is set to formalize a $32.7 billion agreement involving Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines. This significant transaction is part of South Korea's initiatives to reinforce bilateral relations with the United States, underlined by the country's industry ministry during an ongoing strategic visit.

2025-03-21T07:52:13.407393-07:00

Korean Air to Finalize $32.7 Billion Boeing Deal, Strengthening US-S.Korea Ties

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

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Air India Plans Major Widebody Acquisition from Boeing and Airbus Air India is negotiating a potential order for 30 to 50 widebody jets, split between the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models. This move is part of its transformation strategy under Tata Group, with final details expected before the Paris Air Show in June.

2025-03-20T01:28:11.499344-07:00

Air India Plans Major Widebody Acquisition from Boeing and Airbus

Aviation Source

Air India and Air New Zealand Sign MoU for Direct Flights by 2028 Air India and Air New Zealand have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance air connectivity between the two countries. They plan to introduce direct flights by 2028, reducing the current lengthy travel duration that requires transits through Southeast Asia or Australia.

2025-03-19T16:14:45.955958-07:00

Air India and Air New Zealand Sign MoU for Direct Flights by 2028

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Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion As Southwest Airlines retires its 'bags fly free' offer, Frontier Airlines strategically introduces a summer promotion offering free checked bags. This initiative targets budget-conscious travelers seeking alternatives amid rising airline fees. The promotion runs from May 28 to August 18, 2025.

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

Skift

Air India CEO Expects 4-5 Year Aircraft Shortage Amid Boeing, Airbus Delays Air India CEO Campbell Wilson predicts a prolonged global aircraft shortage due to persistent production bottlenecks at Boeing and Airbus. This ongoing issue is delaying modernization efforts and increasing operational costs for airlines, forcing strategic deployment of existing fleets without certainty on new aircraft deliveries.

2025-03-17T22:59:13.179593-07:00

Air India CEO Expects 4-5 Year Aircraft Shortage Amid Boeing, Airbus Delays

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Air India Debuts Retrofitted A320neo in Major Fleet Overhaul Air India has launched its first retrofitted Airbus A320neo, registered as VT-EXN, with a new cabin configuration and livery as part of a $400 million program to update 27 narrowbody aircraft by 2025. The overhaul includes new seating classes and improved passenger amenities.

2025-03-17T08:31:23.556003-07:00

Air India Debuts Retrofitted A320neo in Major Fleet Overhaul

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