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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

IndiGo has shelved planned services to Shivamogga, citing a shortage of pilots that prevents the airline from supporting the new route. The carrier says crew availability constraints forced the decision, underlining staff supply as a limiting factor in its domestic network expansion.

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

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Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

2026-03-23T20:05:54.700307-07:00

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FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility

2026-03-23T13:09:31.295192-07:00

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Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport to expand Terminal 2 with T‑pier, adding 10M ppa and extending partnership to 2056

2026-03-23T08:31:10.300103-07:00

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Nigerian state sues Air Peace CEO over alleged unpaid taxes A Nigerian state has filed a lawsuit against the chief executive of local carrier Air Peace alleging unpaid tax liabilities, marking a legal escalation between regional authorities and the airline. The filing did not disclose the amount claimed or a court date.

2026-03-24T04:20:35.815389-07:00

Nigerian state sues Air Peace CEO over alleged unpaid taxes

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage IndiGo has shelved planned services to Shivamogga, citing a shortage of pilots that prevents the airline from supporting the new route. The carrier says crew availability constraints forced the decision, underlining staff supply as a limiting factor in its domestic network expansion.

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

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Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT Mongolia has closed the state-owned holding company that controlled its flag carrier, MIAT Mongolian Airlines. The government's shuttering of the SOE vehicle ends the existing holding structure overseeing MIAT, with further details on ownership, governance and next steps not provided in the initial reports.

2026-03-23T20:05:54.700307-07:00

Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

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Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline Peru's competition authority Indecopi has opened a second‑phase, in‑depth review of Abra Group's proposed $70 million acquisition of SKY Airline, centering its analysis on routes from Lima and Cusco to Miami. The probe introduces regulatory uncertainty for the deal timetable and competitive dynamics on key international routes.

2026-03-23T15:50:05.005448-07:00

Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

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Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have resumed scheduled commercial air services, restoring direct passenger connectivity between the two countries after a suspension. The move re-establishes regular cross‑border routes and could ease travel and cargo flows across the northern South American–Caribbean corridor.

2026-03-23T14:21:00.016093-07:00

Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services

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FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility The FAA has certified increased maximum takeoff weights for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, enabling roughly 3 and 5 metric tons of additional payload respectively. The iMTOW options grant airlines extra range or cargo capability and improve operational economics amid tight widebody capacity.

2026-03-23T13:09:31.295192-07:00

FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility

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PSA Airlines to relocate headquarters to Charlotte PSA Airlines has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Charlotte, shifting its executive and administrative base to the city. The carrier disclosed the move in a company announcement; reporting did not provide detailed timing or the full scope of changes to staff and operations.

2026-03-23T12:15:26.986323-07:00

PSA Airlines to relocate headquarters to Charlotte

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Azul sues TAP over $217.6m bond‑loan dispute Azul has filed a lawsuit against TAP seeking recovery of $217.6 million in a bond‑loan dispute, escalating a post‑bankruptcy financial legal battle between the carriers. The claim could complicate ongoing balance‑sheet adjustments for both airlines as they sort creditor claims and liabilities.

2026-03-23T11:39:36.094835-07:00

Azul sues TAP over $217.6m bond‑loan dispute

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

FAA certifies higher MTOW for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, unlocking payload and range flexibility

Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport to expand Terminal 2 with T‑pier, adding 10M ppa and extending partnership to 2056

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