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Iraqi Airports Halt Iranian Flights After New US Aviation Sanctions
Iraqi airports have suspended flights to and from Iran following new US aviation-related sanctions.
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Delta Adds New Europe Routes from Detroit and Boston for 2027
Delta will launch new nonstop flights from Detroit to Athens and Boston to Venice in summer 2027, joining its previously announced Austin-Paris service.
Enugu Air Makes International Debut with Cameroon Route
Enugu Air has launched its first international route, serving Cameroon, Aviation Week reported.
UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights Citing US Sanctions
The UAE has halted all flights operated by Iranian airlines until further notice, citing US sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector.
Akasa Air in Talks With Boeing for 200 737 MAX Jets: Report
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air is in talks with Boeing to order 200 737 MAX aircraft, Bloomberg News reports.
Spirit Airlines Sells Final Airbus Aircraft in $421 Million Deal
Spirit Airlines has sold its last remaining Airbus aircraft as part of a $421 million bankruptcy deal, FlightGlobal reports.
New DOT Rule Limits Airline Responsibility for Flight Disruptions
A new U.S. Department of Transportation rule taking effect October 19 reclassifies 10 delay and cancellation causes as outside airlines' control.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Selects American Airlines as Primary Airline for West Terminal
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has selected American Airlines as the primary carrier for its planned West Terminal development.
Iran Cancels Baghdad and Muscat Flights as US Aviation Sanctions Take Effect
Iran has cancelled flights to Baghdad and Muscat as a new round of United States aviation sanctions took effect.
India's Aviation Regulator Places SpiceJet Under Operational and Financial Scrutiny
India's civil aviation regulator has placed low-cost carrier SpiceJet under heightened operational and financial scrutiny, according to Reuters.
Lufthansa Group Exercises Options for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 Jets
Lufthansa Group has exercised options for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the largest member of Boeing's single-aisle 737 MAX family.
India and Vietnam Agree to Expand Bilateral Air Service Rights
Indian and Vietnamese officials agreed to significantly expand air service rights between the two countries following strong airline growth this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said.
EU and India to Begin Aviation Agreement Negotiations in October
EU transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas plans to visit India in early October to launch negotiations on an EU-India comprehensive air transport agreement.
Delta Flight From Maui Diverts to Honolulu After Fumes Reported
Delta Flight 394 from Maui to Seattle diverted to Honolulu after fumes were reported, with four people taken to hospital in stable condition.
Delta Announces Largest-Ever LAX Schedule With New Monterey and Philadelphia Routes
Delta will operate more than 200 daily departures from LAX at the summer 2027 peak, adding new nonstop routes to Monterey and Philadelphia.
Singapore Airlines Named World's Best Airline for 2026 at Skytrax Awards
Singapore Airlines has been named the World's Best Airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, the sixth time the carrier has taken the top accolade.
Electric aircraft market projected to reach 31M by 2035 as eVTOLs enter crucial phase
The commercial electric aircraft market, valued at 15 million in 2025, is projected to reach 31 million by 2035, with a CAGR of 22% from 2026 to 2035.2026 is a pivotal year for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with several eVTOL developers entering crucial phases of production, flight testing, and market preparation. This development has significant implications for aviation industry stakeholders, including airlines, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies
FAA modernizes drone regulations with new Part 108 and Part 146 rules
The FAA is moving to streamline regulatory approvals for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by implementing Section 927 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, allowing regulatory relief through waivers rather than exemptions. New proposed Part 108 and Part 146 regulations, expected to be finalized in early to mid-2026, will enable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without individual waivers and introduce new operator roles. This development has significant implications for aviation