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IndiGo hit by widespread delays and 150+ cancellations after new pilot rest and duty‑time rules

IndiGo's enforcement of new pilot rest and flight duty‑time norms has produced widespread delays and at least 150 cancellations, driving on‑time performance down to roughly 35%. The airline says planning and hiring shortfalls are to blame; India's DGCA has opened a probe and ordered mitigation and recovery plans.

2025-12-03T02:18:05.916058-08:00

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Air New Zealand reaches 'in principle' labour deal, averting next week's long‑haul and regional strikes

Breaking Defense

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Air Force Reserve forms offensive cyber squadron to retain veteran operators

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Caribbean Airlines to close Bridgetown (Barbados) base, relocate crews and aircraft in mid‑1Q2026

FlightGlobal

U.S. Army fields Edge Autonomy VXE30 Stalker into aerial reconnaissance training The U.S. Army will begin operating Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker this month, fielding the vertical take‑off uncrewed system into aerial reconnaissance instruction courses. The deployment embeds a VTOL ISR UAS into soldier training, providing hands‑on operational experience for tactical reconnaissance roles.

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U.S. Army fields Edge Autonomy VXE30 Stalker into aerial reconnaissance training

CBS News

Senator Duckworth demands $10,000 bonuses for all air-traffic controllers and FAA technicians Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the Transportation Department to award $10,000 "patriot" bonuses to all air-traffic controllers and FAA technicians who worked through the government shutdown, pushing back against Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to limit payments to staff who never missed a shift.

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Senator Duckworth demands $10,000 bonuses for all air-traffic controllers and FAA technicians

Skies Magazine

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Air Transat pilots (ALPA) authorize strike with 99% mandate; action could begin Dec. 10

Airways Magazine

Emirates' SVP Captain Bader Almarzooqi outlines pilot training strategy at Emirates Aviation College Airways was invited to the Emirates Aviation College, where we sat down with Captain Bader Almarzooqi, Senior Vice President of Flight Training, to discuss Emirates' pilot training strategy, curriculum priorities and how the college supports the carrier's pilot development pipeline.

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Emirates' SVP Captain Bader Almarzooqi outlines pilot training strategy at Emirates Aviation College

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IndiGo hit by widespread delays and 150+ cancellations after new pilot rest and duty‑time rules IndiGo's enforcement of new pilot rest and flight duty‑time norms has produced widespread delays and at least 150 cancellations, driving on‑time performance down to roughly 35%. The airline says planning and hiring shortfalls are to blame; India's DGCA has opened a probe and ordered mitigation and recovery plans.

2025-12-03T02:18:05.916058-08:00

IndiGo hit by widespread delays and 150+ cancellations after new pilot rest and duty‑time rules

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