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DGCA orders carriers to allocate 60% of domestic seats free, bans family seating fees

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered carriers to allocate at least 60% of seats on domestic flights without seat-selection charges, require families on the same booking to be seated together free of extra fees, and set clearer rules for pets, sports equipment and passenger rights.

2026-03-18T04:19:41.163800-07:00

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation

2026-03-18T05:40:57.977788-07:00

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Deadline looms for new owners to boost Pakistan International Airlines stake by 25%

2026-03-18T02:49:02.303467-07:00

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Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips

2026-03-18T02:09:01.534188-07:00

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation Lithuanian satellite platform builder Kongsberg NanoAvionics has won a multimillion‑euro contract to deliver solar arrays to South Korea’s Flexell Space for a Hanwha Systems satellite constellation, expanding NanoAvionics’ supplier footprint in Asian constellation programmes and tightening European–Korean space supply‑chain links.

2026-03-18T05:40:57.977788-07:00

Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shield AI complete two‑UAV Hivemind mission‑autonomy demo in Japan after 8‑week integration Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and US company Shield AI completed autonomous flight tests in Japan after integrating Shield’s Hivemind autonomy software into an MHI prototype drone in just eight weeks. The two‑UAV demo demonstrated coordinated manoeuvres and on‑board learning capabilities derived from Hivemind.

2026-03-18T05:18:42.249100-07:00

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shield AI complete two‑UAV Hivemind mission‑autonomy demo in Japan after 8‑week integration

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DGCA orders carriers to allocate 60% of domestic seats free, bans family seating fees India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered carriers to allocate at least 60% of seats on domestic flights without seat-selection charges, require families on the same booking to be seated together free of extra fees, and set clearer rules for pets, sports equipment and passenger rights.

2026-03-18T04:19:41.163800-07:00

DGCA orders carriers to allocate 60% of domestic seats free, bans family seating fees

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Deadline looms for new owners to boost Pakistan International Airlines stake by 25% A government-imposed deadline is approaching for the new owners of Pakistan International Airlines to acquire an additional 25% stake in the carrier. The requirement places immediate pressure on the consortium to complete financing and share transfers before the cutoff.

2026-03-18T02:49:02.303467-07:00

Deadline looms for new owners to boost Pakistan International Airlines stake by 25%

Bloomberg

Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia posted a wider net loss for the year after revenue from scheduled airline services weakened and costs in some areas rose, the airline said. The results underline mounting pressure on the carrier's financial performance and recovery prospects.

2026-03-18T02:09:01.534188-07:00

Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips

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SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers SpiceJet's chairman warned that crude oil prices — "even at $90 a barrel" — are unsustainable, saying Indian airlines may need to rethink expansion plans as elevated fuel costs erode margins. The comment highlights mounting cost pressure on carriers amid recent jet‑fuel spikes and geopolitical disruption.

2026-03-17T20:12:29.124157-07:00

SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers

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AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737-800s in early 3Q26 AirBorneo will wet-lease Boeing 737-800s from early third-quarter 2026, providing immediate jet capacity as the carrier expands its network and finalises longer-term fleet plans. The deal is a near-term solution to scale operations while strategic fleet decisions and commercial planning proceed.

2026-03-17T19:14:17.142033-07:00

AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737-800s in early 3Q26

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Philippines orders cuts to passenger service and navigation charges at CAAP airports amid fuel-price surge The Philippine government has ordered reductions in passenger service charges and airport navigation charges at airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a measure aimed at relieving airlines and passengers amid a surge in jet fuel prices that is inflating operating costs.

2026-03-17T18:25:18.846350-07:00

Philippines orders cuts to passenger service and navigation charges at CAAP airports amid fuel-price surge

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DGCA orders carriers to allocate 60% of domestic seats free, bans family seating fees

Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation

Deadline looms for new owners to boost Pakistan International Airlines stake by 25%

Garuda Indonesia posts wider annual net loss as scheduled airline revenue slips

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