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India opens Navi Mumbai International Airport — Adani-built US$2.2B first phase to relieve Mumbai congestion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), constructed by Adani Group in a US$2.2 billion (₹19,650 crore) first phase. The new hub is designed to ease chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) airport and expand regional passenger and cargo capacity.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

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Riyadh Air to debut daily Riyadh–Heathrow flights Oct. 26, 2025; private‑jet trials and invite‑only sales precede public launch

2025-10-08T05:00:36.180823-07:00

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DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified simulators in Category‑C pilot training

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

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IAG vows to grow Lisbon hub if TAP deal succeeds

2025-10-08T04:44:50.185136-07:00

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U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul Major U.S. airlines told the FAA in a letter seen by Reuters that it is "imperative" the agency deliver early, demonstrable "quick wins" in its $12.5 billion program to overhaul the ageing air-traffic control system, stressing short-term gains are needed to maintain momentum.

2025-10-08T11:08:29.835141-07:00

U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul

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Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures Canada has revised its airport slot reservation procedures, updating the framework airlines and airports use to request, hold and return takeoff and landing slots. The change alters slot-assignment timelines and compliance expectations, with direct implications for carrier scheduling, competition for constrained airport capacity and network planning.

2025-10-08T10:52:39.744298-07:00

Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures

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Norwegian wins Denmark’s 'green domestic route' — Aalborg–Copenhagen to use 40% SAF from Spring 2026 Norwegian Air Shuttle has been awarded Denmark's 'green domestic route' tender and will operate the Aalborg–Copenhagen service from spring 2026. The carrier will fly the route using a 40% sustainable aviation fuel blend as part of Denmark's effort to cut domestic aviation emissions.

2025-10-08T09:32:41.379448-07:00

Norwegian wins Denmark’s 'green domestic route' — Aalborg–Copenhagen to use 40% SAF from Spring 2026

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Airbus delivers 507 jets through nine months; needs 313 in Q4 to hit ~820 target Airbus said it delivered 507 jets in the first nine months and needs to hand over 313 aircraft in the fourth quarter to reach an around‑820 full‑year target. The fourth‑quarter requirement sets the delivery pace the company must sustain to meet its guidance.

2025-10-08T09:16:28.939566-07:00

Airbus delivers 507 jets through nine months; needs 313 in Q4 to hit ~820 target

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Virgin wins trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines; ruling raises stakes for airline branding and JV marketing A court ruled in favor of Virgin in its trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines, a decision that could affect how carriers enforce name-use agreements and restrict marketing under commercial partnerships. The outcome follows Alaska's prior $160m name-use settlement and related legal scrutiny.

2025-10-08T08:20:59.739228-07:00

Virgin wins trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines; ruling raises stakes for airline branding and JV marketing

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Air Transat expands Summer 2026 network with three new international routes and year‑round southern services Air Transat has unveiled its Summer 2026 programme, launching three new international routes and converting several seasonal southern services to year‑round operation. The Montreal‑based leisure carrier says the expansion strengthens its transatlantic footprint and boosts connectivity to Latin America and the Caribbean.

2025-10-08T07:40:22.375261-07:00

Air Transat expands Summer 2026 network with three new international routes and year‑round southern services

ANI News Agency

Air India, STARLUX sign interline partnership to enable single‑ticket India–Taipei connections via Southeast Asian hubs Air India and Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines have signed an interline agreement enabling single‑ticket itineraries with coordinated baggage handling, giving Air India access to Taipei via Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur while STARLUX gains single‑ticket connections to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru.

2025-10-08T07:08:52.335548-07:00

Air India, STARLUX sign interline partnership to enable single‑ticket India–Taipei connections via Southeast Asian hubs

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EU opens enforcement action against Spain over €179m airline consumer fines The European Commission has opened enforcement proceedings against Spain after Madrid imposed €179 million in fines on airlines for alleged consumer-rights violations. The move escalates an EU-level dispute over national enforcement of passenger-protection rules and could affect carrier liabilities and regulatory consistency.

2025-10-08T06:57:46.353402-07:00

EU opens enforcement action against Spain over €179m airline consumer fines

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