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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Although the total number of fatal airliner accidents remained low in 2025, two high‑profile commercial losses — one in India and one in the United States — produced a sharp spike in fatalities to 420, reversing recent safety gains and concentrating the year’s mortality in a small number of events.

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

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Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

2026-01-27T01:35:38.640892-08:00

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Digital investment and predictive maintenance reshape Asia‑Pacific MRO

2026-01-26T23:15:27.534277-08:00

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Bangladesh cuts aviation surcharges to ease financial pressure on local carriers

2026-01-26T20:43:07.033976-08:00

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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420 Although the total number of fatal airliner accidents remained low in 2025, two high‑profile commercial losses — one in India and one in the United States — produced a sharp spike in fatalities to 420, reversing recent safety gains and concentrating the year’s mortality in a small number of events.

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

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Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025 In 2025 Airbus's A320 family surpassed Boeing's 737 in lifetime narrowbody deliveries, flipping the decades‑old single‑aisle leadership. The milestone came as Boeing logged stronger sales that year while Airbus maintained delivery momentum across its A320 production network.

2026-01-27T01:35:38.640892-08:00

Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

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Digital investment and predictive maintenance reshape Asia‑Pacific MRO Airlines are pushing engines for higher hours and performance, placing new pressure on MRO providers in Asia‑Pacific. Digital investment—including predictive maintenance—aims to boost built‑in reliability, reduce unscheduled removals and keep aircraft flying to meet efficiency targets and regional capacity growth.

2026-01-26T23:15:27.534277-08:00

Digital investment and predictive maintenance reshape Asia‑Pacific MRO

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Sudan Airways resumes commercial flights after six-month hiatus Sudan Airways has resumed commercial flight operations after a six-month suspension, restarting scheduled services that had been halted earlier in the year. The relaunch restores air links to and from Sudan, affecting passenger and cargo movements and signalling a step toward normalising the carrier's operations.

2026-01-26T22:55:38.861111-08:00

Sudan Airways resumes commercial flights after six-month hiatus

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Bangladesh cuts aviation surcharges to ease financial pressure on local carriers Bangladesh's government has cut aviation surcharges, easing immediate financial pressure on local carriers by lowering a regulatory cost component that added to airline expenses. The measure aims to reduce operating costs for domestic operators and provide short‑term relief as carriers manage revenue and cost dynamics.

2026-01-26T20:43:07.033976-08:00

Bangladesh cuts aviation surcharges to ease financial pressure on local carriers

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Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine Korean Air and Asiana have filed separate administrative lawsuits at the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn enforcement of a government-imposed $4.5 million fine. The legal challenges create an active regulatory dispute between South Korea’s two largest carriers and national authorities.

2026-01-26T19:16:50.908578-08:00

Korean Air and Asiana sue to overturn government’s $4.5M fine

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Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation Organisers say Passenger Experience Conference 2026 drew a record airline line‑up, signalling a renewed industry focus on cabin and inflight innovation. The event will concentrate carrier-led discussions on cabin product, onboard services and strategies to differentiate offerings and capture ancillary revenue as travel demand recovers.

2026-01-26T12:58:48.950976-08:00

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 draws record airline delegation, spotlights cabin and inflight innovation

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GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair GOL Linhas Aéreas confirmed the death of founder and board chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior, who died of cancer in São Paulo on 24 January at 57. The carrier has named a successor as chair; Constantino was widely credited with pioneering Brazil’s low‑cost model.

2026-01-26T11:57:51.054109-08:00

GOL founder and chairman Constantino de Oliveira Júnior dies; airline appoints new board chair

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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

Digital investment and predictive maintenance reshape Asia‑Pacific MRO

Bangladesh cuts aviation surcharges to ease financial pressure on local carriers

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