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Fly Blade launches “Uber of helicopters” JV for on-demand rotorcraft flights from Mumbai to Pune and Shirdi (starting March 2019

Fly Blade Inc., positioning itself as the US’s largest arranger of civilian helicopter flights, is launching India operations via a joint venture with Hunch Ventures. Services are planned to begin by March 2019, initially on routes linking Mumbai and Pune, with additional Mumbai–Pune–Shirdi helicopter rides (initially operating as intracity services).

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

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Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare links Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

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Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

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Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

2026-04-29T06:27:02.513867-07:00

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Fly Blade launches “Uber of helicopters” JV for on-demand rotorcraft flights from Mumbai to Pune and Shirdi (starting March 2019 Fly Blade Inc., positioning itself as the US’s largest arranger of civilian helicopter flights, is launching India operations via a joint venture with Hunch Ventures. Services are planned to begin by March 2019, initially on routes linking Mumbai and Pune, with additional Mumbai–Pune–Shirdi helicopter rides (initially operating as intracity services).

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

Fly Blade launches “Uber of helicopters” JV for on-demand rotorcraft flights from Mumbai to Pune and Shirdi (starting March 2019

AeroTime

Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare links Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare that gives Etihad customers access to Siem Reap (for Angkor Wat) via Phnom Penh, with through-checked baggage included on a single ticket. The agreement also supports Etihad’s stated Southeast Asia expansion.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare links Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

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Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays Israeli media reports that Wizz Air’s proposed hub at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion remains possible even without committing to serve Israel during emergency periods. The development comes after delays and amid an operational environment shaped by recent Israel security constraints affecting airline planning and capacity.

2026-04-29T06:27:02.513867-07:00

Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

Skift

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch Skift reports Riyadh Air tickets are already available for sale through major online travel agencies, including Trip.com, even though the airline hasn’t held an official launch yet. The early retailing suggests Riyadh Air’s distribution and inventory are moving ahead of its stated timetable.

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025 The Africa–Asia corridor is the fastest-growing aviation lane, with traffic up 42% in 2025, according to the cluster summary. Separately, multi-location “living” drove incremental business aviation route growth during 2025, signaling demand pockets beyond traditional leisure and scheduled markets.

2026-04-28T10:06:59.869293-07:00

Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

Aviation A2Z

United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant United is launching new Summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain), with additional service to Reykjavik. The expansion increases Europe coverage out of both Newark and Washington Dulles as the carrier ramps its seasonal transatlantic capacity.

2026-04-28T09:49:26.296540-07:00

United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant

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Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO Ireland’s Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, has pushed back its summer schedule after late maintenance work affecting its ATR72-600 operation. The decision underscores how MRO lead-time slippage can force near-term capacity and network adjustments at regional carriers.

2026-04-28T07:05:58.948997-07:00

Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO

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Fly Blade launches “Uber of helicopters” JV for on-demand rotorcraft flights from Mumbai to Pune and Shirdi (starting March 2019

Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare links Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

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