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Oman Airports net profit up 45pc in 2023

Muscat, April 12 -- Oman Airports and its subsidiaries reported a 45 percent increase in the net profit of RO23 million in 2023 and a growth of 27 percent in EBITDA (RO31 million). The results releas... Read More


Dharamshala-Delhi flight safely diverts to Amritsar after engine failure

New Delhi, April 11 -- A SpiceJet Dharamshala-Delhi flight was diverted to Amritsar on Wednesday (April 10) after the turboprop Q400 operating on the route suffered an engine failure. Twin engine plan... Read More


Boeing falls behind Airbus again over 737 Max jet crisis

Virginia, April 11 -- US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is falling further and further behind European market leader Airbus in the face of its crisis. In March, the European manufacturer delivered 63 c... Read More


Airfares surge 20-25 pc amid Vistara woes

Mumbai, April 10 -- Ahead of the summer travel season and amid Vistara flight disruptions, travellers might have to spend more on key routes as airfares are expected to surge 20-25 per cent. At a tim... Read More


Chinese airline to launch Saudi services April 16

Riyadh, April 10 -- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has given the signal to China Southern Airlines to launch passenger and cargo services, which will start April 16. This will see ... Read More


Aircraft technicians threaten to go on strike

New Delhi, April 10 -- Trouble for Air India Ltd. is mounting with aircraft technicians planning a strike later this month after its pilots voiced concerns last week about being overworked and underpa... Read More


Oman Air plans single aircraft family for widebody fleet

Muscat, April 9 -- The Transformation Plan of the National Airline, Oman Air, will continue until 2027, which is primarily aimed at cutting losses to 'Zero EBITDA' and repositioning the airline. Saee... Read More


Air India to develop Bengaluru Airport its third hub

New Delhi, April 9 -- Tata-owned Air India is planning to develop Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport as its premier south Indian hub, with an aim to boost air travel connectivity to and from... Read More


Engine cover falls off Boeing aircraft during takeoff

Washington, April 9 -- An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday (April 7) during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administrat... Read More


Etihad announces Al Qassim as new destination

Abu Dhabi, April 8 -- In a move to broaden its network and enhance connectivity within the Middle East, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced the addition of Al Q... Read More