Air India and Akasa Airlines Cancel Flights Following Ethiopia Volcano Eruption

Air India and Akasa Airlines Cancel Flights Following Ethiopia Volcano Eruption

Indian carriers Air India and Akasa Air announced on Tuesday that they have cancelled several flights after ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia affected flight operations. Air India confirmed it cancelled 11 flights across Monday and Tuesday to conduct precautionary inspections on aircraft that had flown over regions impacted by the eruption. The … Read more

U.S. Airlines Cancel Over 1,300 Flights as Federal Shutdown Grounds Air Travel

U.S. Airlines Cancel Over 1,300 Flights as Federal Shutdown Grounds Air Travel

U.S. airlines cancelled 1,330 flights on Saturday (November 8, 2025), the second day of government-mandated flight reductions, as the ongoing federal shutdown continues to strain the aviation system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut 4% of daily flights at 40 major airports beginning Friday (November 7) due to air traffic control … Read more

Akasa Air Eyes Routes to Kenya, Egypt, and Other Destinations; ‘Feels Very Good’ About Boeing Delivery Schedule: CEO

Akasa Air Eyes Routes to Kenya, Egypt, and Other Destinations; ‘Feels Very Good’ About Boeing Delivery Schedule: CEO

Akasa Air is exploring new international routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and other destinations, as the airline’s three-year-old operations gain momentum. Chief Executive Officer and founder Vinay Dube said the carrier now feels “very good” about the delivery schedule of its Boeing aircraft. Reaffirming that Akasa Air’s international expansion remains on track, Dube said the … Read more

Air India Reportedly Requests 10,000 Crore Financial Support from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines

Air India Reportedly Requests 10,000 Crore Financial Support from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines

Air India has reportedly sought financial assistance of around 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) from its parent companies, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, as it grapples with a series of crises, including the fatal Ahmedabad crash in June and airspace restrictions triggered by India–Pakistan military tensions in May. According to a Bloomberg report citing sources, the … Read more

Boeing Reports $4.9 Billion Loss on New Record-Breaking Widebody Aircraft

Boeing Reports $4.9 Billion Loss on New Record-Breaking Widebody Aircraft

Boeing Posts $4.9 Billion Loss as 777X Delivery Delayed to 2027. Boeing, despite maintaining strong technical expertise, faces the challenge of restoring customer confidence amid further delays to its long-awaited 777X widebody aircraft. The company has postponed the program’s entry into service once again, with first deliveries now expected in 2027. Alongside the delay, Boeing … Read more