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Airlines
Air India Ends Maintenance Agreement with Turkish Technic
• According to Indian media reports, India’s flag carrier airline, Air India, has decided to terminate its partnership with Turkish Technic, which was responsible for the heavy maintenance of its wide-body aircraft. The decision reportedly comes in response to Turkey’s support for Pakistan. • Commenting on the matter, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated, “If there is concern about continuing…
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IndiGo Sets Its Sights on Global Leadership as It Redefines Its Identity at IATA AGM in Delhi
Delhi, India — At the 2025 IATA Annual General Meeting, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers unveiled an ambitious vision for India’s largest airline, signaling a strategic shift from a domestic low-cost carrier to a global aviation player with widebody ambitions, premium products, and expansive international connectivity. Addressing a packed hall of aviation executives and global media in New Delhi, Elbers opened…
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IndiGo Places Firm Order for 30 Airbus A350-900s
IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its strategy to expand long-haul capabilities. The deal also includes purchase rights for an additional 70 aircraft. The announcement was made during a press conference at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) event under the slogan “Towards New Heights & New Horizons,”…
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FlyArystan Expands Fleet with New Airbus A320neo
Kazakhstan-based FlyArystan, Central Asia’s largest low-cost airline, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet, bringing the total number of aircraft to 27. A subsidiary of the Air Astana Group, FlyArystan received the aircraft on lease from Avolon. The new A320neo, registered as EI-KFH and named Atlas, carries manufacturer serial number MSN 12617. It features a single-class economy configuration…
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IndiGo, Delta, AF-KLM, Virgin Announce India-Centric Partnership
The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond. Delhi, India, June 1, 2025: IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global…
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European Aviation’s Competitiveness at Risk, Warns IATA’s Rafael Schvartzman
New Delhi – Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 in New Delhi, Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe, delivered a stark assessment of the challenges facing European aviation. He warned that the sector’s competitiveness is under serious threat due to a series of regulatory, fiscal, and infrastructural issues—many of which, he emphasized, are self-inflicted. Schvartzman…
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Syrian Air Expands Turkey Route: Istanbul and Cairo Flights on the Way
Syrian Air is taking significant steps to re-establish air connectivity with Turkey. In a recent statement, the airline’s General Manager announced that preparations are underway to launch scheduled flights to both Istanbul and Cairo. The airline also revealed plans to expand its fleet and resume European operations. “Flights to Istanbul and Tripoli Starting Soon” The General Manager emphasized that Istanbul…
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Croatia Airlines Announces Busy Summer 2025 Schedule Between Türkiye and Croatia
Croatia Airlines, the flag carrier of Croatia and a member of Star Alliance, has unveiled its scheduled flight program between Istanbul and several Croatian cities for the 2025 summer season. Aiming to boost tourism and business travel between Türkiye and Croatia, the airline will operate regular flights between Istanbul Airport and the cities of Split, Zagreb, and Dubrovnik—either daily or…
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Airbus
Airbus Delivery Delays Expected to Continue Through 2028
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has officially announced that aircraft delivery delays, driven by ongoing supply chain issues, are now expected to extend through 2028. According to an internal notice sent to airline customers, the delays are primarily caused by shortages in engines and structural components. In May 2025, Airbus delivered only 32 aircraft, compared to 53 in the same month…
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Airbus Completes Assembly of First Wing Set for A350F Freighter
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reached a major milestone in the A350F freighter program with the successful completion of the first wing set assembly. The milestone was achieved on May 30 at Airbus’ facility in Broughton, United Kingdom. The freighter version shares the same wing design as the A350 passenger model, enabling both variants to be assembled on the same…
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