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Indian Express • Sukalp Sharma

Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Airlines Following Jammu & Kashmir Attack

Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian carriers in response to a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, disrupting Air India and IndiGo flights. The move forces rerouting, leading to delays, increased costs, and impacting flights to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East.

2025-04-24T07:29:08.052598-07:00

Reuters

Boeing Seeks to Redirect Aircraft Amid US-China Trade Tariffs, Air India Expresses Interest

2025-04-24T10:56:28.747609-07:00

Skift

Virgin Atlantic to Launch Non-Stop London to Seoul Service in 2026

2025-04-23T02:30:52.731942-07:00

AeroTime

Global Air Cargo Giants Form Strategic Joint Business

2025-04-22T06:08:09.587625-07:00

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Reuters

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Boeing Seeks to Redirect Aircraft Amid US-China Trade Tariffs, Air India Expresses Interest Boeing is in discussions with potential alternate buyers, including Air India, for up to 50 aircraft originally sold to Chinese airlines amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and increased tariffs. Air India Express may acquire 10 of these 737 MAX jets, potentially altering its fleet by year-end.

2025-04-24T10:56:28.747609-07:00

Boeing Seeks to Redirect Aircraft Amid US-China Trade Tariffs, Air India Expresses Interest

Aviation Week

Digital Overhaul: Revolutionizing MROs with Advanced Technologies AeroEngines Asia-Pacific discusses ongoing digital projects aimed at enhancing maintenance efficiencies within MROs and airlines. These developments are pivotal in reducing operational costs and improving service quality across fleets, thereby ensuring competitive advantage in the aerospace maintenance sector.

2025-04-24T10:39:50.207031-07:00

Digital Overhaul: Revolutionizing MROs with Advanced Technologies

nst.com.my

Malaysia Proposes Southeast Asia's First Spaceport with Feasibility Study The Pahang state government in Malaysia has initiated a one-year feasibility study for the proposed Pahang International Spaceport. This move positions Malaysia to establish Southeast Asia's first spaceport, utilizing land owned by the Pahang State Development Corporation in Nenasi, Pekan.

2025-04-24T07:47:40.469523-07:00

Malaysia Proposes Southeast Asia's First Spaceport with Feasibility Study

Indian Express

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Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Airlines Following Jammu & Kashmir Attack Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian carriers in response to a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, disrupting Air India and IndiGo flights. The move forces rerouting, leading to delays, increased costs, and impacting flights to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East.

2025-04-24T07:29:08.052598-07:00

Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Airlines Following Jammu & Kashmir Attack

Air & Space Forces Mag

U.S. Approves Sale of F-16 Block 70 to Philippines Amid Joint Military Exercises The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 20 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to the Philippines, reflecting a significant step in the country's air defense modernization. Concurrently, 12 F-16s from Misawa Air Base participate in Cope Thunder and Balikatan exercises across the Philippines, enhancing regional security ties.

2025-04-23T15:44:38.152464-07:00

U.S. Approves Sale of F-16 Block 70 to Philippines Amid Joint Military Exercises

Skift

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Virgin Atlantic to Launch Non-Stop London to Seoul Service in 2026 Virgin Atlantic plans to inaugurate a non-stop daily flight from London to Seoul starting March 29, 2026, becoming the only British carrier to offer direct service to South Korea following British Airways' exit. The new route stems from competition concerns resolved through remedy slots acquired from Korean Air and Asiana Airlines' merger.

2025-04-23T02:30:52.731942-07:00

Virgin Atlantic to Launch Non-Stop London to Seoul Service in 2026

Reuters

Cathay Pacific Braces for US-China Tariff Impact on Air Cargo Demand Cathay Pacific Airways foresees a decline in air freight demand between mainland China and the United States as US-China tariff hikes take effect. The airline is preparing for uncertainties in cargo business amid escalating trade tensions.

2025-04-22T22:40:21.033311-07:00

Cathay Pacific Braces for US-China Tariff Impact on Air Cargo Demand

AeroTime

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Global Air Cargo Giants Form Strategic Joint Business Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo have announced plans to establish a Global Cargo Joint Business, aiming to enhance connectivity and expand their global reach. Pending regulatory approval, this partnership promises faster transit times and new route opportunities.

2025-04-22T06:08:09.587625-07:00

Global Air Cargo Giants Form Strategic Joint Business

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