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Air India’s Turnaround Plan Tested by Ahmedabad 787 Crash

Air India’s ambitious transformation under Tata Group is facing a critical test after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad last week, killing 241 of 242 onboard. The accident intensifies scrutiny on the carrier’s safety protocols, fleet renewal and cabin retrofit schedule.

2025-06-15T22:14:52.555022-07:00

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Boeing, Airbus and Embraer Align on 20-Year New Jet Demand Ahead of Paris Air Show

2025-06-14T15:03:33.652036-07:00

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IATA trims 2025 airline profit forecast to $36 billion amid uncertainty and supply strains

2025-06-01T21:30:45.266832-07:00

Reuters

Virgin Australia revives ASX listing with A$685 million IPO as Bain trims stake to 40%

2025-06-03T18:17:14.845475-07:00

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Air India’s Turnaround Plan Tested by Ahmedabad 787 Crash Air India’s ambitious transformation under Tata Group is facing a critical test after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad last week, killing 241 of 242 onboard. The accident intensifies scrutiny on the carrier’s safety protocols, fleet renewal and cabin retrofit schedule.

2025-06-15T22:14:52.555022-07:00

Air India’s Turnaround Plan Tested by Ahmedabad 787 Crash

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Millions Tune In to Watch LAX Runway Live on YouTube A YouTube channel called Airline Videos Live is streaming nonstop footage of arrivals and departures at Los Angeles International Airport, attracting millions of views as aviation enthusiasts fixate on every landing. The phenomenon highlights a surge in virtual plane-spotting and new digital engagement avenues for airports and carriers.

2025-06-15T21:05:23.717255-07:00

Millions Tune In to Watch LAX Runway Live on YouTube

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Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Additional Countries A recent State Department cable reveals the Trump administration is weighing the inclusion of 36 more nations in its travel ban enacted earlier this month, intensifying entry restrictions amid broader security and immigration control efforts.

2025-06-15T12:24:32.112347-07:00

Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Additional Countries

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Escalating Iran Conflict Shutters Ben Gurion, Forces Airline Suspensions into July Escalating conflict with Iran has shuttered Ben Gurion Airport, prompting El Al to suspend all flights until at least June 19—with some cancellations through June 23—and pushing European carriers, including the Lufthansa Group and ITA, to extend route suspensions into late July.

2025-06-15T04:55:28.885675-07:00

Escalating Iran Conflict Shutters Ben Gurion, Forces Airline Suspensions into July

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Boeing, Airbus and Embraer Align on 20-Year New Jet Demand Ahead of Paris Air Show On the eve of the Paris Air Show, Boeing, Airbus and Embraer each released multi-decade market outlooks forecasting demand for tens of thousands of new aircraft, with Boeing predicting 43,600 deliveries through 2044 and OEMs warning of supply chain constraints as Asian narrowbody markets expand.

2025-06-14T15:03:33.652036-07:00

Boeing, Airbus and Embraer Align on 20-Year New Jet Demand Ahead of Paris Air Show

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JetBlue Mint Studio offers space but not value at $299 upgrade JetBlue’s Mint Studio suite on its A321 provides significantly more space and privacy than standard Mint seats, but a $299 upgrade fee fails to deliver enough incremental value, leading a reviewer to question whether the premium is worth the cost.

2025-06-14T14:04:39.468714-07:00

JetBlue Mint Studio offers space but not value at $299 upgrade

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Transat A. T. Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Net Loss of $22.9 Million or $0.58 per Share

2025-06-14T07:03:19.434371-07:00

Transat A. T. Inc. Reports Fis

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SAS Eyes More A321LRs to Bolster Copenhagen Hub Connectivity Scandinavian Airlines, amid pressure from low-cost competitors and previous airspace disruptions, is evaluating orders for additional Airbus A321LRs as it doubles down on Copenhagen hub connectivity, leveraging long-range narrowbodies to expand frequencies and serve thin intra-Europe and long-haul markets more profitably.

2025-06-13T05:23:12.643479-07:00

SAS Eyes More A321LRs to Bolster Copenhagen Hub Connectivity

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