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A Flash, A Bang, and a Race Back Home: How a Sri Lankan Airbus Defied a Midair Lightning Strike

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From Colombo, Sri Lankan Airlines' A330 was on a routine long-distance flight to Sydney when it was reported that...

Sri Lankan Airlines Expands Saudi Network via Saudia and Flynas — Daily Colombo-Riyadh & Dammam Flights from June 2026

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Sri Lankan Airlines has entered into a far-reaching strategic partnership with two major Saudi Arabian airlines: Saudia and Flynas....
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Is Global Freight Tightening Again in June ’26? What Importers Need to Know Now

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Carrier-capacity management may be reducing effective capacity, which could tighten freight markets in June ’26. Additionally, geopolitical disruptions and...

Markets Rally as Oil Prices Tumble: Could a Strait of Hormuz Reopening End the World’s Worst Energy Supply Crisis?

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Global crude oil prices tumbled, but stock markets rallied amid fresh hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal may end...

The End of Sleepless Flights? Air New Zealand’s Revolutionary Economy Sleep Pods Could Change Long-Haul Travel Forever

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Air New Zealand is counting on the future of cheaper travel not having a larger screen or a superior...

Is Global Shipping Breaking Again? May ’26 Freight Market Hit by Major Route Disruptions

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The May ’26 freight market update reflects the month which has shaped up as one of the more demanding...

The Flight That Changed Everything: How India’s First Indigenous C-295 Could Redefine Its Aerospace Future

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On June 10, 2026, India celebrated a significant milestone in its defense manufacturing history when the first “Made in...

The Airport Nobody Wanted Is Now the Prize Everyone Wants: Why Mattala Is at the Center of a High-Stakes Investment Race

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Recently, the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has gotten a lot of attention again. After the government of Sri Lanka...

Global Trade 2026: Why New U.S. Tariffs, Digital Trade Splits and Supply Chain Risks Are Reshaping World Commerce

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
What needs to be known The U.S. Section 301 tariffs should be regarded as the new floor, not a temporary...

The EOFY Travel Rush Has Begun—But the Best Flight Deals May Vanish Within Days

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
The travel season approaching the end of the financial year (EOFY) in Australia (and indeed all parts of Australia),...

Why Global Businesses Are Turning to Oman as Geopolitical Risks Disrupt Traditional Trade Routes

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In an interconnected world, events in one region can have a significant impact on the entire global economy. In March...

India Hits Pause on Jet Fuel Hikes, but Is the Aviation Storm Really Over?

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The Indian government has provided its national airline, Air India, an extension on the impact of high global jet...

India’s Next Aviation Bet May Be Coming from Moscow

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
The Indian aviation industry seems poised for a new and potentially defining era, with signals emanating from Moscow. As...

Container Demand Rises in 2026 as North America Navigates Tariffs and Global Disruptions

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Market conditions across North America reflect stability. This is happening while operational pressures continue to shift across global networks. The...

What Does VietJet See in Sri Lanka? A New Route Offers Clues

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With the recent establishment of VietJet Air's new office in Colombo, the aviation landscape of the region is taking...

Seconds From Liftoff: Why an Airbus A320 Suddenly Slammed to a Stop in Stuttgart

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Instead of experiencing a typical evening departure from Stuttgart, the passengers on the A320 were treated to one of...

The Flight That Changed the Atlantic: Air Peace Opens a New Africa-Caribbean Era

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Air Peace is creating direct commercial connections between West Africa and the Caribbean with its very first direct flight...

Quad Nations Boost Indo-Pacific Strategy with Fiji Port Investment and Critical Minerals Alliance

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The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan & the United States (U.S.) agreed to jointly invest in a seaport...

The Hidden Price of ‘Half-Price’ Flights: Why Cheap Middle East Stopovers Could Cost You More Than You Think

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With the recent rise in popularity of discounts on airfares to Asia and the Maldives via Middle Eastern cities...

Lufthansa’s Allegris Debuts in Singapore: The First-Class Revolution Redefining Long-Haul Luxury

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Singapore is about to become the newest Southeast Asian entrant into this robust new age of luxurious modal transport—aviation—in...

One Small Cockpit Switch, Global Concern: The Boeing 787 Probe Is Now Crossing Continents

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
A small cockpit component is now at the centre of one of aviation's most scrutinised safety investigations. India has...

India’s Hidden Aviation Boom: The $7 Billion Ground Revolution Set to Reshape Global Aviation

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India has long used metrics like take-offs, passenger volume, and new aircraft orders to gauge its aviation success. Instead...

Changi Airport’s Next Leap: How Singapore Is Quietly Rewiring Global Air Travel Through a New Wave of Strategic Routes

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Changi Airport in Singapore once again makes strides in generating new international routes as part of an exciting strategy...

What’s Driving Australia’s Aviation Boom? Inside the Smart Strategy Behind April 2026’s Strongest Travel Rebound

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The Australian aviation sector is demonstrating that while the pandemic has created an awareness of the resilience and recovery...

UAE’s Eastern Ports Become Lifeline as Gulf Trade Surges Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

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At the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) eastern seaport of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain bulk carriers on Wednesday, 6...

India’s Skies Are Up for Grabs: How Air India’s Turbulence Sparked a Global Aviation Power Play

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The crisis experienced by one air carrier can lead to new opportunities for other air carriers. In India, growing...

Sri Lanka’s Bold Aviation Gamble: Why Sri Lankan Airlines Refuses to Cut Long-Haul Flights Amid a Global Fuel Crisis

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While global air travel is now headed into one of its most financially difficult periods ever, Sri Lanka has...

150 Knots to Disaster: How Malaysia Airlines Pilots Made a Split-Second Decision That Saved Hundreds

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It was supposed to be another normal day on a flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia...

The Sky Shift of 2026: How Australia Is Becoming the World’s New Aviation Crossroads

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A radical change is occurring in Australia's aviation sector with what some believe will be one of the most...

Red Sea and Hormuz Crises Accelerate the Rise of the Middle Corridor in Eurasian Logistics

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The route has proven its value, especially at times of crisis. Can it evolve into a primary artery of...

Is Kuwait Becoming the Gulf’s New Aviation Bottleneck? Rising Disruptions at KWI Spark Regional Concern

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Within the Gulf's busiest areas for airline movement lies the International Airport (KWI), which consists of both Kuwait Airways...

Australia’s First Road Transport Contractual Chain Order Explained: Fuel Costs, Compliance and Contractor Obligations

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The FWC has issued the 1st ever Road Transport Contractual Chain Order to permit parties in the road transport...

Empty Skies, Tightening Fuel: How a Global Aviation Shock Is Quietly Redrawing the Map of Air Travel

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The world’s aviation sector is facing an unparalleled crisis as an imminent energy shortage forces the sector to implement...

Beyond Rankings: How Rex Airlines Quietly Became the Lifeline of Regional Australia Through Unshakeable Passenger Trust

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In a world of aviation that is usually referred to as the worldwide market, the Rex Airline Company of...

Inside Changi’s Strategic Shift: Why Scoot’s Rise Is Redrawing the Global Air Travel Map

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Scoot Airlines has been named "Changi Airport Group Partner of the Year" for its role in facilitating connections between...

Fuel Costs Jump 30% in New Zealand: Is This the Start of a Long-Term Business Squeeze?

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Snapshot for business & agri-customers The current volatility and uncertainty caused by the situation in the Middle East, along with...

2026 Market Research & Perspectives – Logistics IT Accelerates

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
In IL’s most recent survey, technology providers revealed that demand for their services continues to surge, and AI’s role...

From Seven to Ten Flights: How Sri Lankan Airlines Is Quietly Building a High-Speed Aviation Bridge Between Colombo and Melbourne

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A new air travel bridge between South Asia and Australia is rapidly changing the travel landscape between these two...

The Airport with No Passengers Yet—But Airlines Are Already Racing to It

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Even before a single traveler has walked through its terminal, Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton) is already having...

Strait of Hormuz closure: impact on Kenya’s economy & political stability

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Imagine two enemies in the same room. 1 holds the only key to the room. For weeks, the other...

Heart Stops Mid-Air: Three Doctors Turn Singapore-Sydney Flight into a 45-Minute Fight for Life

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
What started as a typical scheduled flight from Singapore to Sydney turned into an incredible emergency in-flight after a...

70.4 million and Rising: How Changi Airport Defied Global Turbulence to Redefine the Future of Air Travel

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The way that Singapore has taken an airport (Changi) and created something that is a benchmark for the world's...

Geopolitical Resilience: The ’26 Standard for Supply Chain

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During 2026, geopolitical resilience has become the defining benchmark for global supply chains. Supply chains are no longer evaluated...

From Runways to Revenues: Bluspring’s $13.82 Million Aviation Catering Deal Signals a High-Altitude Growth Play

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There is a unique but strategic choice made by Bluspring Enterprises for an area to continue to expand into—aviation...

How Will India’s Investment in Colombo Dockyard Reshape Sri Lanka’s Role in the Indian Ocean?

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A high-stakes shipyard deal is probably reshaping Sri Lanka’s strategic future. It raised urgent questions about sovereignty, influence, &...

Minutes from Disaster: Six Survive After IndiaOne Air Flight Issues MAYDAY and Comes Down Near Rourkela

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An IndiaOne Air Caravan 208 made an emergency landing at Rourkela on Saturday afternoon, with six crew and passengers...

Could the Commonwealth Secure the World’s Critical Minerals and Food Supply?

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
If BRICS can assemble an economic & political coalition with strategic intent, what prevents the Commonwealth nations from doing...

Fake Calls, Stolen Codes: Sri Lankan Airlines Warns of Sophisticated Scam Targeting Passengers

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Sri Lankan Airlines has alerted the public after noticing an increase in scams targeting travelers and customers. They claim...

From Quiet Runways to Global Skies: How Singapore Flying College Is Redefining Tamworth’s Aviation Future

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The newly opened Singapore Flying College in Tamworth is also a vital piece of the global positioning map for...

Why Is Ludhiana’s Halwara Airport Launch with Air India Being Seen as a Major Boost for Punjab’s Global Connectivity?

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Ludhiana is not just connecting with Delhi in a new way - it's going to connect more strongly to...

Australian Freight Crisis Explained: How Gulf Airspace Closures and Shipping Suspensions Are Rerouting Global Cargo

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
This is likely to be the most significant multimodal freight disruption to impact the Australian supply chains since the...

Turbulence Ahead: Singapore Delays Green Jet Fuel Levy as Global Conflict Reshapes Aviation Costs

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
The Singaporean government has postponed the launch of its proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy until further notice. The delay...

The Commonwealth’s strength is harnessed

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
As the 1st African woman to lead the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Botchway brings a fresh vision. This is one...

Mid-Air Panic to Online Storm: IIT Graduate’s Flight Door Attempt Triggers Two-Front Police Probe

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A routine flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru took a disturbing and unusual turn after a passenger attempted to breach...

Logistics Is Now a Strategic Enabler of Growth

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory Annual Outlook Report 2026 makes it very clear that there is still much...

Oil Shocks and War Risks: WTO Report Warns Middle East Conflict May Drag Down Global Trade in 2026

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday, 19 March, that global trade growth is likely to slow down...

Why Did an Air India Flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mumbai Divert to Medina? Inside the Mid-Air Cargo Fire Alert

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An incident occurred involving an Air India long-haul flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to...

Can the US Catch Up as China Controls 90% of Humanoid Robot Shipments?

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Chinese companies accounted for nearly 90% of global humanoid robot shipments during ’25. Last year, both Unitree and AgiBot shipped...

Turbulence Ahead? Airlines Warn New Passenger Rules Could Send Fares Soaring

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The government's proposed Aviation Consumer Protection Framework has faced opposition from Australia's aviation industry. Industry groups argue that placing...

Quiet Deal, Big Signal: Aviation’s Latest ATR 72-600 Order Reveals the Future of Regional Aviation

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Singapore-based leasing company Avation has committed to buying an additional five ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking the final step in...

Why Are Gulf Supply Chains in Crisis? Strait of Hormuz Closure Forces Importers to Reroute Food, Medicine and Goods

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Gulf states are heavily reliant on imports. Trucking demands surge as smaller ports face congestion and delays. Reroutes and...

Detours at 35,000 Feet: India Relaxes Pilot Duty Rules amid Global Airspace Tensions Grow

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Adding a few extra miles to an intercontinental flight can have many ripple effects beyond just longer coffee breaks...

Supply chain impact: key trends in 2026

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
A transformation is taking place from a previous focus on total value to a more centralised global function. As...

A Lifeline Takes Flight Again: India Carefully Restores Air Links to Riyadh

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Indian airlines have started to resume operations in Riyadh after two weeks of disruptions in the West Asia region...

Supply Chain Transformation: The Trends Reshaping Global Operations during 2026

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Current supply chain leaders have reached an inflexion point as they face new challenges, besides a complexity explosion. This...

Eyes in the Sky: Australia’s Wedgetail Takes Flight as Gulf Tensions Demand Vigilance and Restraint.

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The deployment of a high-tech surveillance jet by Australia to the Gulf demonstrates a change in direction when it...

Turbulence Beyond the Skies: Singapore Airlines and Scoot Halt Gulf Flights as Rising Tensions Disrupt Global Travel.

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Singapore flag-carrier and budget airline Scoot announced that they will cancel many flights between Singapore and the UAE and...

Skies in Turmoil: SriLankan Airlines Adds Surprise Flight to London to Help Alleviate Travel Issues

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
When the airspace politics affect the travelling public, airlines generally respond by adding more seats for passengers on their...

Flight Paths Rewritten: Gulf Turmoil Grounds 1,500 Flights and Sends Airlines Scrambling.

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Over the past week, global aviation has experienced a surge in cancellations and last-minute re-planning due to the escalating...

No Planes to Fly: How a Global Aircraft Shortage Is Stalling Sri Lanka’s Aviation Plans

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Sri Lankan Airlines is currently struggling on its way to growing through opening new routes and reorganizing current ones,...

Beware the “Free Ticket” Trap: SriLankan Airlines Warns of Viral Scam

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SriLankan Airlines has openly warned Sri Lankans against what appears to be a “golden-ticket giveaway promotion” featuring glossy promotional...

New START Treaty Expires: U.S. and Russia Enter the Uncharted Era of Nuclear Arms Diplomacy

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Ending more than half a century of bilateral limits regarding strategic nuclear arsenals of the world's largest two nuclear...

A New Way to Buy Flights Is Landing in Sri Lanka—And It Could Change Airline Retail Forever

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The airline and travel industry has experienced a significant shift in how airlines sell fares and package their products....

741 Delays, One Fragile Network: Australia’s Domestic Aviation Stress Test

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Hundreds of flights and thousands of people were impacted dramatically by one early morning of scheduling chaos that travelled...

Cargo Container on Taxiway Forces Air India to Ground Airbus A350 Fleet

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Air India will cease all operations due to technical difficulties after January 15, 2026. At Indira Gandhi International Airport,...

Safety First at 30,000 Feet: Sri Lankan Airlines Jet Turns Back Mid-Climb, Lands Safely in Colombo

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Colombo — An Airbus A321neo belonging to Sri Lankan Airlines that was travelling to Kuwait experienced technical difficulties and...

From Mega-Terminal to Four-Minute Blink: The Hidden Tunnels That Will Turn Changi into One Seamless Super-Airport

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
After the opening of Terminal 5 at the Changi Airport, accessing the new mega-hub will not take as much...

Africa’s Megafauna Loses a Third of Ecological Power, Threatening Ecosystem Energy Flow

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According to a new scientific study, Africa’s wildlife is only operating at approximately two-thirds of the ecological “power” it...

Small Lock, Big Fallout: How a Lavatory Glitch Sparked a Storm for Singapore Airlines

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The expectation of having the opportunity to enjoy more legroom and quieter surroundings and the expectation of having some...

Will New Direct Flights Spark a Trade Boom Between Pakistan and Bangladesh?

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According to the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, Mahan Air will be launching three weekly...

Superjumbo Surprise at BIA: Inside the Medical Emergency That Rerouted Flight EK-434

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
On the evening of November 20, an Emirates A380 — one of the sky’s most instantly recognisable giants —...

From Skies to Balance Sheets: How One Crash Shook Singapore Airlines and the Aviation World

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The tragedy of human life dominating the news after an aircraft accident is difficult to ignore. But the economic...

From Waste to Wings: How India’s Aviation Boom Could Spark a Sustainable Fuel Revolution

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India's skies are warming fast due to rising passenger numbers and the fuel they burn. Minister of Civil Aviation...

Air India cancels Milan-Delhi flight over Dreamliner issue

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(Commonwealth_India) An Air India flight from Milan to Delhi was cancelled on Friday night after a technical problem was...

Canada’s Airports in Turmoil After Customs Kiosk Blackout

Aviation Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth—Passengers who travelled through several of Canada's busiest airports endured long delays after a system-wide breakdown that resulted from...

Hacked and Grounded: The Cyber Blow That Exposed Aviation’s Biggest Weakness

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(Commonwealth_Europe) Air travelers across Europe are enduring another day of frustration as airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, continue...

Flying Smarter, Flying Greener — Air India’s High-Tech Answer to Soaring Fuel Costs

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(Commonwealth_India) Fuel prices are increasing, carbon emissions are being closely monitored, and airlines around the world are being urged...

Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Pay Deal—What This Means for Passengers

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Commonwealth_ Air Canada flight crew members voted overwhelmingly against the airline's most recent offer of compensation, their union said....

Strike Over, Refunds Offered—But Is Air Canada’s Flight Schedule Really Back on Track?

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Commonwealth Air Canada is gradually resuming its operations after its flight attendants' strike, with the majority of its international...

Flights Resume After Air Canada Strike — But Passengers Warned to Brace for More Pain

Aviation Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Air Canada flights are likely to resume normal later on Saturday evening following an eventful strike by more...

Middle East Turbulence Grounds UAE Flights—Here’s What It Means for Travelers

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
In a sudden turnaround that highlights the Middle Eastern skies' weakness, five of the UAE's top carriers have all...

Middle East Airspace Closed! Air India Grounds Major Routes Amid Rising Tensions

Aviation Ishini Dabare -
Aviation (Commonwealth Union) _ Amidst the rising tension in the Middle East, Air India has announced the suspension of...

From Fiji to Sri Lanka: How Airports Are Going High-Tech Faster Than You Think!

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The aviation industry is firmly moving into digital transformation, highlighted by new agreements in Fiji and Sri Lanka, along...

Black Box Recovered—But Will the Truth Behind India’s Deadliest Air Crash Be Buried?

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(Commonwealth_India) In the wake of an overwhelming air tragedy in India that claimed nearly 300 lives, the aviation trade...

Karachi to Kuala Lumpur for Less? AirAsia X Launches Game-Changing Budget Route!

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Aviation (Commonwealth Union) In a move that will reinforce the ties between Malaysia and Pakistan, AirAsia X has announced the...

Flight Frenzy: India-Pakistan Tensions Disrupt Travel Plans for Thousands

Aviation Ishini Dabare -
The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan, triggered by the launch of Operation Sindoor, has severely disrupted air...

Started Small, Now They Fly High: The British Aviation Firms the King Just Honoured

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Three dynamic UK-based aviation companies—Signum Aviation, Artemis Aerospace, and GT Engine Services—have been named recipients of the prestigious 2025...

Malaysia Airlines Just Became Manchester United’s Biggest Fan — And It’s Flying High!

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Malaysia Airlines has taken a bold step in elevating its brand visibility with the launch of a striking co-branded...

The Festival So Sacred It Temporarily Stops Flights in India’s South

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(Commonwealth_India) On a warm April afternoon, the skies above Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala in southern India, fell unusually...

Australia Takes Flight Toward a Greener Future with Groundbreaking Aviation Fuel Partnership!

Aviation Ishini Dabare -
Virgin Australia and its new strategic partner, Qatar Airways, have announced a significant collaboration with Brisbane-based Renewable Developments Australia...

Ready for a Game-Changer? Air India and Air New Zealand Chart a Bold New Course for Direct Flights!

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Air India has signed a codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand, expanding connectivity across India, Singapore, Australia, and New...

India’s Next Aviation Marvel? Inside Kolkata’s Cutting-Edge ATC Tower!

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(Commonwealth_India) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has recently initiated the operational trials for its new, state-of-the-art...

Air India’s Billion-Dollar Jet Deal: Will It Shake Up Global Aviation?

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(Commonwealth_India) Air India is currently in talks with Boeing and Airbus to secure a significant order for widebody jets,...

Game-Changer for Air Travel? Air New Zealand’s Bold Plan to Beat Fog Delays!

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A long-anticipated partnership between Air New Zealand and Pyper Vision is poised to address the significant challenges posed by...