Solyu Signs LOI for 40 MD Aircraft MDA1 eViators
South Korean lessor Solyu Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 40 MD Aircraft MDA1 eViator electric commuter aircraft.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Business
India Launches Modified UDAN Scheme and New Jodhpur Terminal
India launched the Rs 29,000 crore Modified UDAN Scheme and a new 20-lakh capacity terminal at Jodhpur Airport to boost regional aviation connectivity.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Airlines
India Revamps Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN Phase 2
India is launching the Modified UDAN Phase 2 with a ₹28,840 crore outlay after nearly 50% of original regional routes ceased operations since 2017.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Peace Takes Delivery of First Embraer E175 Regional Jet
Air Peace has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first 88-seat Embraer E175 jet to boost domestic and regional connectivity in West Africa.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Air Mountain Declares Bankruptcy, AOC Revoked by FOCA
The Court of Sion has declared Swiss charter airline Air Mountain bankrupt, resulting in the permanent cancellation of its flight operations.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter 300-G
Ethiopian Airlines received its first De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Classic 300-G to expand its domestic network to 26 destinations.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Bangladesh Reviews 8 STOL Ports for Domestic Expansion
Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam announced feasibility studies for eight STOL ports to boost domestic connectivity alongside Biman's fleet growth.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Embraer Targets India Growth With Manufacturing Plans
Embraer is pursuing significant commercial and defense expansion in India, targeting 500 potential aircraft deliveries over the next decade.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Business
Thai Airways A320 Business Class: Reviewing the Retrofit
Thai Airways has upgraded its A320 fleet with dedicated business class recliners following the integration of 20 aircraft from Thai Smile.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
IATA AGM 2026: Airline Margins Halve Amid Fuel Price Surge
Global airline profit margins are forecast to shrink to 2.0% in 2026 as jet fuel prices surge 70%, heightening concerns for regional route viability.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Business
COMAC C909 Expands Xinjiang Fleet to 30 Aircraft
Chinese carriers have deployed 30 COMAC C909 jets across Xinjiang to improve regional connectivity using state-subsidized, lower-capacity operations.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
AAI Manages Emergency Medical Flight at Pantnagar Airport
The Airports Authority of India successfully coordinated an emergency medical evacuation at Pantnagar Airport, ensuring rapid patient transfer.
Jun 2, 20263 min
Safety
Maeve Aerospace Bankruptcy Ends MJ500 Hybrid-Electric Project
The Court of The Hague declared Maeve Aerospace bankrupt, ending the development of the MJ500 hybrid-electric regional jet and its industry partnerships.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Business
Delta Air Lines Adds Sonoma County Flights to SLC
Delta Air Lines will launch two daily flights between Sonoma County and Salt Lake City starting October 6, 2026, using Embraer E175 regional jets.
May 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Ibom Air Launches Inaugural International Service from Uyo to Accra
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has launched its first international service from Uyo to Accra, enhancing West African connectivity from its new regional hub.
May 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Astana Launches Shanghai Route; IATA Reports Low-Volume Cuts
Air Astana launched a new Almaty-Shanghai route as an IATA report reveals 6,500 low-volume routes were cut globally in 2025, impacting connectivity.
Apr 13, 20265 min
Airlines
Fly91 Launches Vijayawada Flights Under Modified UDAN Scheme
Regional airline Fly91 has commenced operations from Vijayawada, launching new routes to Hyderabad under the government's expanded UDAN connectivity...
Apr 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Uttarakhand Launches Dehradun-Pithoragarh Flight Under UDAN 2.0 Scheme
Uttarakhand launched a new Dehradun-Pithoragarh flight, cutting travel to one hour and boosting regional connectivity under India's expanded UDAN 2.0...
Mar 26, 20265 min
Airports
Donegal-Dublin PSO Flight Nears Restoration After Public Campaign
Ireland moves to restore a vital Donegal-Dublin flight schedule after a public campaign highlighted its importance for cancer patients' medical travel.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Irish Govt Reinstates Donegal-Dublin PSO Flight After Public Campaign
Ireland's government will reinstate a vital Donegal-Dublin flight schedule after a public campaign by cancer patients who depend on the service for treatment.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory