Airlines
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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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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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Flight Attendant Danced Naked Onboard
A British Airways flight attendant was caught dancing naked in the business class lavatory during a transatlantic flight to London Heathrow. The incident is suspected to have been caused by the crew member taking illegal substances during the flight. According to British media reports, the crew member went missing during the flight and was later found naked and unresponsive. For…
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Global Airlines Abandons Transatlantic A380 Plans
Global Airlines Abandons Transatlantic A380 Plans – Shifts Focus to ACMI Leasing Global Airlines, which drew attention with its ambitious A380 project but managed to operate only two passenger flights, has suspended its scheduled transatlantic services. The company is now pivoting to an ACMI leasing model, offering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance services to other airlines. Notably, even the two…
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IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA
IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA India-based airline IndiGo will terminate its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines (THY) on August 31, 2025. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India rejected the airline’s request for a six-month extension, instead granting a final extension of only three months. According…
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