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US Senate releases $12.5b for air traffic reform

Dhaka, July 3 -- The US Senate has passed a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that includes $12.5 billion in funding to modernize the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system, amid growing concerns... Read More


Air Arabia to begin daily service to Prague

Dhaka, July 3 -- Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah, UAE, with Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, starting De... Read More


Mid-air scare on SpiceJet flight

Dhaka, July 3 -- Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG-1080 from Goa to Pune on July 1 experienced a mid-air scare when a window frame came loose. A passenger, Mandar Sawant, reported that the inciden... Read More


IndiGo launches direct flights to Manchester

Dhaka, July 2 -- Indian carrier IndiGo today inaugurated its first ever, direct long-haul service connecting Mumbai, India and Manchester, United Kingdom. The service, to be operated by the Boeing 78... Read More


China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming stresses regional cooperation

Kunming, July 2 -- The 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum was held in Kunming, Yunnan last week, attracting the participation of more than 200 participants, including dignitaries, diplomats, and r... Read More


Rayhan Wanniappa appointed as Acting DG of Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation

Dhaka, July 2 -- Rayhan Wanniappa has been appointed the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of Sri Lanka, effective from June 27, 2025, following the retirement of the former DGCA. Prio... Read More


Dubai airshow 2025 unveils key agenda

Dhaka, July 2 -- Set to return from 17-21 November 2025 at Dubai World Central, the Dubai Airshow is gearing up for its most future-focused edition to date. Now in its 19th iteration, the event has o... Read More


Emirates Aviation University graduates 26,000 future aviation leaders

Dubai, July 2 -- Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has celebrated its 35th graduation ceremony by honouring 154 bright, savvy and accomplished scholars who are poised to shape the future of global av... Read More


Agra, Kanpur airports receive bomb threat emails

Dhaka, July 1 -- A day after Gorakhpur airport received a hoax bomb threat ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit, Kanpur and Agra airports received similar threats on Monday, triggering ... Read More


Air India faces 2nd crisis in just 38 hours

Dhaka, July 1 -- Just 38 hours after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, another serious safety incident occurred involving a Delhi-Vienna Boeing 777 (flight AI 187). Shortly a... Read More