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Cathay Pacific adds Europe capacity (including Zurich) while suspending Dubai and Riyadh services amid Middle East unrest

Cathay Pacific is increasing flights to Europe this month, adding capacity including Zurich, while temporarily suspending passenger and Cathay Cargo services to Dubai and Riyadh through March 31 because of ongoing Middle East unrest. Affected passengers may rebook, reroute or cancel.

2026-03-10T12:19:17.454418-07:00

Aviation Week

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

Skift

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

2026-03-10T06:18:38.874545-07:00

eVTOL Insights

SkyDrive inks LOI for eight SD‑05 eVTOLs, partners with Aeroauto and SAI Flight to build Florida AAM footprint

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

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Cathay Pacific adds Europe capacity (including Zurich) while suspending Dubai and Riyadh services amid Middle East unrest Cathay Pacific is increasing flights to Europe this month, adding capacity including Zurich, while temporarily suspending passenger and Cathay Cargo services to Dubai and Riyadh through March 31 because of ongoing Middle East unrest. Affected passengers may rebook, reroute or cancel.

2026-03-10T12:19:17.454418-07:00

Cathay Pacific adds Europe capacity (including Zurich) while suspending Dubai and Riyadh services amid Middle East unrest

Aviation Week

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect and will be replaced by an interim successor, the airline said. His departure follows a high‑profile operational meltdown that triggered mass flight cancellations, a $24m regulatory fine and an antitrust probe into IndiGo’s dominant market position.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

Skift

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand Indian carriers reported combined losses of $576 million despite rising domestic demand in the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. Operators face revenue and cost pressures across the sector that are eroding financial performance even as passenger volumes expand and network growth ambitions.

2026-03-10T06:18:38.874545-07:00

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

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SkyDrive inks LOI for eight SD‑05 eVTOLs, partners with Aeroauto and SAI Flight to build Florida AAM footprint SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Florida-based Aeroauto Global for eight SD‑05 eVTOLs and announced a partnership with SAI Flight to develop infrastructure and integration in Florida. The agreements formalize pricing and delivery terms and mark a major step in SkyDrive's U.S. expansion.

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

SkyDrive inks LOI for eight SD‑05 eVTOLs, partners with Aeroauto and SAI Flight to build Florida AAM footprint

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Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel Pakistan's government has blocked JPMorgan's access to a New York hotel linked to Pakistan International Airlines, preventing the bank from exercising control over the property. The move creates immediate legal and financial friction around PIA's overseas assets and could affect ongoing privatisation efforts.

2026-03-09T23:33:36.969144-07:00

Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel

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Air New Zealand suspends FY2026 guidance as jet fuel tops $100/bbl after Middle East conflict Air New Zealand has suspended FY2026 earnings guidance after the Middle East conflict pushed oil above $100/bbl, producing ‘unprecedented’ jet-fuel volatility. The carrier — which posted a NZ$59m H1 loss and had assumed $85/bbl for H2 — said fuel swings make its outlook unworkable.

2026-03-09T21:09:09.945555-07:00

Air New Zealand suspends FY2026 guidance as jet fuel tops $100/bbl after Middle East conflict

Vertical Mag

Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk A fatal rotor-wash incident at Kadena Air Base last year has drawn renewed attention to helicopter downwash, showing how concentrated rotor-generated winds can cause deadly consequences around airfields and operational areas, prompting calls for clearer procedures, site assessments and training.

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00

Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk

Skift

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Airlines hike fares and surcharges as jet fuel soars amid Middle East conflict Airlines across the Asia‑Pacific and beyond — led by Qantas, Air New Zealand and Hong Kong Airlines — are raising fares and fuel surcharges as jet fuel spikes amid the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. Carriers are revising profit forecasts and flagging further pricing action to offset sharply higher fuel costs.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

Airlines hike fares and surcharges as jet fuel soars amid Middle East conflict

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Cathay Pacific adds Europe capacity (including Zurich) while suspending Dubai and Riyadh services amid Middle East unrest

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

Indian carriers report $576M losses despite rising domestic demand

SkyDrive inks LOI for eight SD‑05 eVTOLs, partners with Aeroauto and SAI Flight to build Florida AAM footprint

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