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Whistleblower petitions IGG over illegal airline operating at Entebbe
It is about a month since a whistleblower petitioned in Inspectorate of Government (IG) accusing Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) of allowing an unregistered airline operate in Uganda. Incidentally, the accused operator, PearlSky, is a tenant…
India Considers Allowing Airport Operators to Own Airlines: What it Means for Aviation
India's Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has confirmed that the government is actively weighing the complex pros and cons of allowing airport operators to own airlines, a move that could significantly reshape the country's aviation…
World's 'best airline' named as British Airways doesn't top chart - top 20 listed
British Airways has dropped out of world's top 20 best airlines The world's best airlines for 2026 have been named, with British Airways dropping out of the top 20. Singapore Airlines grabbed the top spot in the event hosted by Skytrax at London's…
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus & AJet Cancel Iran Flights As US Sanctions Bite
Turkey's national carrier, Turkish Airlines, and budget airlines AJet and Pegasus have cancelled flights to and from Iran from September 21 as US sanctions take effect, a review by Middle East Eye indicates. The Turkish Airlines and AJet websites…
Airlines are cutting capacity again amid $1B surge in Q4 fuel costs - here's what that means for travelers
Air travelers could have fewer flight options — and potentially higher fares — heading into the busy holiday season as some of the country's largest airlines pull back on capacity. American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest…
Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide - and what would it mean?
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines could in effect be shut out of international operations from Wednesday as he warned companies against providing services to the country's carriers. “On…
Budget airlines under serious strain from sky-high fuel costs: Flair CEO
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SpiceJet Under Government Watch as Aviation Ministry Reviews Airline's Operations and Financial Health | Dynamite News
Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan Updated: 22 September 2026, 4:07 PM IST New Delhi: The Centre has intensified its monitoring of SpiceJet's operational and financial situation as the airline continues to face financial challenges, Union Civil…
Will weigh all pros and cons of cross-ownership of airports, airlines: Aviation Minister Naidu
He also reiterated the government's stated position that there was no blanket policy restricting airport operators from holding substantial equity in airlines, although cross-holding restrictions are part of contracts for some airports operated by…
No airfare cap this festive season, Centre to ask airlines to keep prices reasonable
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google The government is not planning to cap airfares during the upcoming festive season, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said Tuesday. However, airlines will be advised to keep ticket…
As Adani Eyes Airline Entry, India Weighs 'Pros and Cons' of Letting Airport Operators Own Carriers
India's aviation minister said the government is actively weighing whether airport operators can own airlines, after Adani Airport Holdings asked for a waiver from the 10% stake cap written into Mumbai Airport's 2006 concession agreement. The…
Passengers hit by UK flight chaos will be owed four things by airlines despite no compensation threat
Travellers hit by yet more flight chaos in the UK may miss out on compensation, but are urged to check what they could still be entitled to. Flights were delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid another air traffic contro l…
Centre to take a call on airport operators owning airlines
The Centre is examining the implications of airport operators owning airlines and vice versa, and will take a balanced approach, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of an event, the Minister said no…
International airline axes all flights to 3 major UK airports in 2027
Corendon Airlines, a Turkish carrier, will no longer operate from Birmingham, Newcastle, or Gatwick in 2027 as part of changes to its summer schedule. The airline will now only offer flights between Antalya and three UK airports: Glasgow (two…
Pittsburgh International named airport of the year by Air Transport World
Pittsburgh International Airport has been named 2027 Airport of the Year by Air Transport World, a global air transportation publication. After previously winning the award in 2017, Pittsburgh International is the first U.S. airport to win it…
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