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Carriers suspend Middle East services as Iran-related strikes escalate; repatriation flights begin

British Airways has suspended flights to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman and Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions after strikes on Iran. TUI and US‑Bangla are operating repatriation services for stranded passengers, while Air India Express keeps Muscat flights but suspends other Gulf routes through March 4.

2026-03-03T07:33:26.556142-08:00

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

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Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00

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Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity

2026-02-17T03:46:10.567310-08:00

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Carriers suspend Middle East services as Iran-related strikes escalate; repatriation flights begin British Airways has suspended flights to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman and Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions after strikes on Iran. TUI and US‑Bangla are operating repatriation services for stranded passengers, while Air India Express keeps Muscat flights but suspends other Gulf routes through March 4.

2026-03-03T07:33:26.556142-08:00

Carriers suspend Middle East services as Iran-related strikes escalate; repatriation flights begin

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict Indian carriers have cancelled roughly 760 international services over two days and reported 87 cancellations at Delhi on Monday, after Gulf airspace closures prompted by the new Middle East conflict. Several European and some U.S. services remain suspended; Air India Express will resume Muscat on March 3.

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

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Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69% Singapore Airlines reported record Q3 revenue of S$5.5 billion and a 26% rise in operating profit, driven by strong passenger demand, yet net profit plunged about 69% year‑on‑year. The decline reflects a one‑off gain in the prior year and material losses at associate Air India.

2026-02-24T13:13:31.412266-08:00

Singapore Airlines posts record S$5.5bn Q3 revenue and 26% operating profit rise, but net profit plunges ~69%

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Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults In January Air India logged 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights — roughly four times December’s 0.26 — with 23 events across more than 17,500 sectors. Reported defects include fuel and engine-oil leaks and hydraulic faults; most were formally investigated and have drawn regulatory scrutiny.

2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00

Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

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Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity Lufthansa Group and Air India have signed a memorandum of understanding that lays the framework for a future Joint Business Agreement covering services, aiming to deepen India–EU air connectivity. The move is part of multiple strategic accords announced after the India–EU free trade deal and targets closer commercial cooperation.

2026-02-17T03:46:10.567310-08:00

Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity

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Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026 Air India will deploy aircraft with new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on eight key international services from northern summer 2026. Changes include new Boeing 787‑9 equipment and retrofitted 787‑8 on the Mumbai–London Heathrow rotation from 1 July 2026, part of a wider product refresh.

2026-02-16T00:34:43.922184-08:00

Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined Air India Rs 1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight passenger sectors on Nov 24–25 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate. The DGCA suspended two CAMO executives and ordered removal of responsible post‑holders, citing erosion of public confidence.

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

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India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have formally objected to the DGCA's draft cabin‑crew fatigue and rest norms, arguing proposed cumulative caps, single‑room hotel requirements and landing‑based limits would constrain scheduling flexibility, increase costs and disrupt domestic and international operations unless rules are revised to focus on duty‑periods and rest quality.

2026-02-11T23:13:52.454121-08:00

India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints

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Carriers suspend Middle East services as Iran-related strikes escalate; repatriation flights begin

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity

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