A 17-Hour Flight Turns into a Nightmare After Bedbugs Bite Passengers

Aviation Senuri Vithanage - October 13, 2026

Qantas cancelled a flight from Rome to Perth on Saturday after reports of bedbugs on one of its aircraft....

16,000 Feet in 30 Seconds: How an Injured Indian Pilot Helped Avert an Aviation Catastrophe—and Earned Israel’s Highest Civilian Honour

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - October 9, 2026

JERUSALEM, Israel, October 9, 2026 - What if the biggest danger on a commercial flight is not an engine...

A Cockpit Attack, a 16,000-Foot Plunge, and a Melbourne Connection: The Flydubai Mystery Deepens

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - October 5, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia, October 5, 2026—A shocking incident that began thousands of kilometers in the skies above the Arabian Peninsula...

Six Senior Examiners, One A330: SriLankan Airlines’ New Role in Global Pilot

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - October 2, 2026

TrainingCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka, October 2, 2026 — A Sri Lankan wide-body aeroplane is not simply a vessel for transportation...

The 30-Second Plunge: How Flight FZ1073 Survived a Cockpit Nightmare

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - October 1, 2026

DUBAI/TABUK/TEL AVIV, October 1, 2026 — The most terrifying moment on flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday, September 30, happened...

A Gusty Approach, a Go-Around, and a Tail Strike: What Happened to IndiGo 6E 6542?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 28, 2026

BENGALURU, India, September 28, 2026 — On the 27th of September, a regular landing at Kempegowda International Airport, one...

New Zealand’s Airport Gamble: Four Moves That Could Transform How the Country Connects to the World

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 24, 2026

WELLINGTON, September 24, 2026—Airports in New Zealand are emphasizing the importance of connectivity in shaping the future development of...

Sydney’s Control Tower Could Go Silent Overnight as Airlines Back Radical Staffing Plan

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 18, 2026

Sydney Airport is at the centre of a unique aviation idea: temporarily switching off its air traffic control tower...

Air New Zealand Outperforms Global Flight Punctuality Average With 85.3% On-Time Rate

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 17, 2026

Whenever it comes to airlines, a few minutes may make all the difference in a smooth operation versus a...

No Smoke, No Fire – So What Triggered the IndiGo Jet’s Emergency Diversion?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 16, 2026

A scheduled flight from northeastern India to Delhi managed to operate without any inconveniences until it was alerted to...

85 Russian Aircrafts for India: The Aviation Gamble That Could Reshape Regional Skies

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 10, 2026

NEW DELHI, India — September 11, 2026: What appears to be yet another aircraft procurement deal may, in fact,...

What Keeps Virgin Australia on Top? Four Straight Years of Passenger Trust

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - September 4, 2026

SYDNEY, Australia — September 4, 2026 — In an industry where a delay can result in damage to the...

Four Sydney Airport Near-Misses in Three Weeks: How Many Warnings Are Enough?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 31, 2026

SYDNEY, 31 August 2026 — At one of Australia’s busiest airports, the most alarming aviation incidents are not necessarily...

After the Turbulence, Colombo Reconnects with Kuwait

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 28, 2026

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — August 28, 2026: A crucial flight link that connects Sri Lanka with Kuwait has resumed...

GMR’s $2 Billion Aviation Gamble: Is India’s Airport Race About to Take Off?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 24, 2026

NEW DELHI, India – August 24, 2026 – GMR Airports will be investing ₹194 billion (approx. US$2 billion) on...

India’s Airports Are No Longer Just for Flying—They’re Becoming Shopping Destinations

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 21, 2026

NEW DELHI, India, August 21, 2026 — What passengers would typically look to buy at Indian airports may not...

After Reshaping Air India, Campbell Wilson Returns Home to Help Steer Air New Zealand

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 19, 2026

AUCKLAND, August 19, 2026 — Campbell Wilson is embarking on a new journey in his aviation career, moving from...

One Flight, Thousands of Pilots: Air India’s Extraordinary Safety Shake-Up

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 14, 2026

New Delhi, August 14, 2026 — An alarming incident in Indian airspace has prompted an unprecedented safety initiative by...

Milan to Mumbai: Aswin K Takes the Controls as Singapore Airlines Eyes India’s Next Boom

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 11, 2026

MUMBAI, August 11, 2026 – Singapore Airlines has appointed Aswin K as General Manager, India, effective August 1, 2026,...

Sri Lanka’s Air-Ticket Game Is Changing: Acorn Brings Next-Generation Booking Technology to Travel Agents

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 10, 2026

COLOMBO — August 10, 2026 — The evolution in Sri Lanka’s travel sector might not happen at an airport...

From Calm Skies to Chaos in Seconds: Inside the Air India Flight That Left Passengers Believing They Would Never Land

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 7, 2026

The return flight to Thailand, initially anticipated to be a routine trip, turned into a nightmare for passengers aboard...

No More Free Cabin Space? Jetstar’s Bold Baggage Shake-Up Redefines Budget Flying in Australia

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 5, 2026

The low-cost aviation scene in Australia is about to take a turn for the unexpected as Jetstar Airways has...

From Free Surfing to Paid Skies: How Air India’s Wi-Fi Shift Signals the Future of Connected Air Travel

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - August 3, 2026

In the past few months, the passengers of Air India have been benefiting from the free access to the...

Air India’s $6 Billion Turnaround Gamble: Can Tata Still Deliver?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 31, 2026

Once regarded as the epitome of India's most daring and ambitious business revival story, the turnaround of Air India...

Court Delay Keeps Sri Lankan Airlines Saga Alive as Bigger Questions Refuse to Fade

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 30, 2026

In what appears to be an attempt to conclusively settle issues that plagued the Sri Lankan state-owned airline company...

The Tiny Boeing 787 Part That Sparked a Major Safety Response at Air India

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 27, 2026

New Delhi, July 26, 2026 — In the aviation space, the smallest part can create the biggest implementation impact....

The Jet That Shrunk the Pacific: Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350 Strategy Changed the Future of Asia–US Travel

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 24, 2026

In the history of aviation, 16 June 2016 marked a memorable point. On that day, Singapore Airlines made an...

Beyond Runways: How Islamabad Airport Is Being Transformed into Pakistan’s Next Aviation Powerhouse

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 23, 2026

On the 22nd of July in 2026, Pakistan advanced on the path towards an important upgrade in its aviation...

From Forest Waste to Flight Fuel: How Adelaide Could Help Power Australia’s Aviation Future

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 22, 2026

On July 22, 2026, South Australia took part in one of the critical developments in energy in Australia: the...

Aviation Caught in the Storm: Sri Lankan Airlines Suspends Kuwait Flights as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 21, 2026

Sri Lankan Airlines has recently taken an unprecedented step and decided to halt its flights to Kuwait. This very...

Not a Retreat, but a Reinvention: Why Air India Is Temporarily Shrinking Its Global Wings

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 21, 2026

Air India has established several restrictions on parts of its global operations. On 13 May 2026, it had to...

Beyond an Airport: Sri Lanka’s Bold Vision to Turn BIA into a World-Class Aviation Gateway by 2055

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 17, 2026

Sri Lanka is poised to transform the future of its aviation sector with its ambitious long-term expansion programme to...

Beyond the Numbers: How Singapore Airlines Turned June 2026 Into a Showcase of Passenger Power, Cargo Strength and Global Agility

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 16, 2026

The Singapore Airlines Group has begun the latter half of 2026 with impressive results, as it announced that passenger...

Melbourne Airport Reaches New Heights as Record 37 Million Passengers Signal a New Aviation Era

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 15, 2026

The Melbourne Airport achieved major milestones in its services and passenger experience, reaching new heights. A report published This...

A New Era of Luxury Takes Off: Singapore Airlines Brings More First-Class Power to Shanghai Route in 2027

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 14, 2026

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is gearing up to transform the premium travel experience between Singapore and China with a key...

Emirates Upgrades Colombo Route with Two Daily A350 Flights, Offering Premium Economy and Enhanced Passenger Experience

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 10, 2026

COLOMBO, July 10, 2026 — Emirates Airlines has announced its expansion plans for its airline services in Colombo, which...

More People Than Ever Want to Fly—Can the Aviation Industry Deliver?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 9, 2026

The aviation sector is witnessing significant challenges in accommodating the anticipated growth in travelers arriving at airports, as the...

What Happened at Mumbai Airport? ATC Stops Air India Boeing 777 After Detecting Dangerous Runway Conflict

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 8, 2026

On July 7, 2026, a runway incursion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was narrowly averted. An...

EVA Air Targets New Delhi in a Bold Expansion That Could Transform India–North America Travel

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - July 3, 2026

EVA Air’s direct passenger service from Taipei to New Delhi will transform Asia’s aviation map as well as make...

Perth Airport Unveils Critical Infrastructure Project Set to Transform the Future of Australian Aviation

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 26, 2026

The purpose of this project is to make jet fuel safer for the Western Australian aviation sector by offering...

Beyond the Ticket: How Air India and Booking.com Are Building the Next Generation of Travel

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 23, 2026

A partnership between Air India and Booking.com began on June 22, 2026, to change the way many plan travel....

Why Is Singapore Airlines Borrowing in Yuan? The Answer Could Reshape How Airlines Raise Money

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 22, 2026

Singapore Airlines plans to enter the offshore yuan bond market with a five-year bond as part of its strategy...

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 19, 2026

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

Seconds from Risk: Air India Jet Hit by Bird on Landing Approach to Raipur Lands Safely After Rapid Checks

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 19, 2026

On Wednesday morning, passengers and crew aboard an Air India flight from Delhi experienced a routine domestic arrival with...

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 17, 2026

Sri Lankan Airlines has entered into a far-reaching strategic partnership with two major Saudi Arabian airlines: Saudia and Flynas....

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 12, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 11, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 10, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 5, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 4, 2026

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 - June 3, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - June 2, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 28, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 27, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 22, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 21, 2026

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 - May 20, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 19, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 18, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 15, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 14, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 13, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 12, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 8, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 7, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 5, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - May 4, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 30, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 27, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 22, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 21, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 17, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 16, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 10, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 9, 2026

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 3, 2026

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?

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - April 2, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - March 30, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - March 27, 2026

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

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

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - March 20, 2026

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