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Anthropic embeds AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and Cognizant to speed airline AI adoption

Anthropic PBC is embedding its marquee AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and outsourcing giant Cognizant to accelerate AI adoption across the country’s aviation sector. The integration pairs Anthropic tooling with carrier and enterprise workflows to speed deployment of generative and agentic capabilities in operational and customer-facing systems.

2026-02-16T01:59:45.032001-08:00

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Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

2026-02-16T01:12:36.513529-08:00

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Singapore pilots world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

2026-02-15T21:59:46.512616-08:00

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Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover

2026-02-15T23:11:02.050020-08:00

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Anthropic embeds AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and Cognizant to speed airline AI adoption Anthropic PBC is embedding its marquee AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and outsourcing giant Cognizant to accelerate AI adoption across the country’s aviation sector. The integration pairs Anthropic tooling with carrier and enterprise workflows to speed deployment of generative and agentic capabilities in operational and customer-facing systems.

2026-02-16T01:59:45.032001-08:00

Anthropic embeds AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and Cognizant to speed airline AI adoption

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Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year An Arif Habib Group‑led consortium has taken full operational control of Pakistan International Airlines and intends to expand its fleet to boost the carrier's competitiveness and support Pakistan's tourism sector. The new owners plan to list PIA via an initial public offering within a year of the takeover.

2026-02-16T01:12:36.513529-08:00

Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

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Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover Hunnu Air is targeting Airbus A320-family deliveries in 2027–28 and plans an Embraer E2 rollover as part of its fleet plan. The carrier says the timetable will see A320s arrive in 2027–28 to support network growth and a phased transition from E2 operations.

2026-02-15T23:11:02.050020-08:00

Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover

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Singapore pilots world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy, a modest charge that will slightly raise fares and air cargo costs for flights to and from the city‑state. The measure creates a domestic demand signal for SAF at Southeast Asia’s busiest airport.

2026-02-15T21:59:46.512616-08:00

Singapore pilots world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

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Biman Bangladesh must operate 47 aircraft by 2035, government says Bangladesh's government has mandated that national carrier Biman Bangladesh operate 47 aircraft by 2035, establishing a firm fleet-size target to guide the airline's long-term strategy. The directive provides a timeline for capacity growth that will shape procurement, financing and network planning through 2035.

2026-02-15T21:06:04.762573-08:00

Biman Bangladesh must operate 47 aircraft by 2035, government says

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Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement to widen Emirates’ presence across China. The deal will enhance onward connectivity into Emirates’ Dubai hub by integrating Loong Air’s domestic network with Emirates’ international services, improving passenger transfer options and route feed.

2026-02-15T20:11:09.880727-08:00

Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity

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India scraps import duties to boost local aerospace industry New Delhi has scrapped import duties to accelerate domestic aerospace and defence industry development. The measure is positioned to strengthen local manufacturers, including Hindustan Aeronautics, and to accelerate OEM localisation, supply‑chain investment and onshore production over the coming years at scale.

2026-02-15T19:39:48.842375-08:00

India scraps import duties to boost local aerospace industry

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Viet Nam to reform airline capital and foreign-ownership rules Vietnam plans to reform airline capital and foreign-ownership rules, a regulatory shift intended to open its aviation sector to greater external investment and alter carrier financing structures. The move will be closely watched by investors, lessors and foreign airlines seeking market access.

2026-02-15T17:30:52.436393-08:00

Viet Nam to reform airline capital and foreign-ownership rules

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Anthropic embeds AI coding agent with India’s flag carrier and Cognizant to speed airline AI adoption

Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

Singapore pilots world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover

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