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Africa & Other Emerging Markets: We explore aviation's future - Industry trends, Tech, Investments, ️Regulations, Safety & Sustainable practices✈️⚖️💰🏗👩‍✈

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The final moments of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane before its crash in Kazakhstan were captured by a passenger onboard.

Aftermath also included in the footage.

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Flair Airlines has become the first Canadian carrier to introduce an on-time guarantee scheme, demonstrating its commitment to punctuality and customer satisfaction, whereby passengers will receive compensation or incentives for delayed flights.

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Iberia Airlines has made aviation history by launching the world's first commercial transatlantic service operated by the Airbus A321XLR, connecting Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

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United Airlines has announced the launch of a new daily service between Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Taiwan, effective July 11, 2025, further solidifying its presence in East Asia.

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Montreal-based carrier, Air Canada will revive two of its old Boeing 767 aircraft that it retired in 2020 (yes during COVID) and deploy it on five routes.

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IndiGo Airlines has commenced operations of its highly anticipated business class service, IndiGo Stretch, with the inaugural flight taking off from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) today.

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Lufthansa Group has announced its comprehensive summer 2025 schedule, featuring over 12,000 weekly flights to more than 300 global destinations, underscoring its commitment to connectivity and travel flexibility.

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The Emirates NBA Cup trophy arrived yesterday at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, marking the official start of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup competition, following its journey from Dubai.

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Lufthansa (LH) remains one of the few global operators of Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft and is one of only two airlines that provide service between Europe and New York.

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In response to robust global travel demand, Avia Solutions Group has placed an order for 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a significant expansion of its fleet and reinforcing its commitment to growth.

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The Australian government has provided Rex Airlines with a $52.3 million financial package to ensure continuity of critical regional air services.

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Vietnam Airlines' CEO, Le Hong Ha, revealed plans to issue requests for proposals (RFP) to leading aircraft manufacturers in the first half of 2025 for the purchase of 50 narrow-body jets.

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On Monday, November 11, 2024, Delta Air Lines Flight DL1648, operated by an Airbus A320, experienced a mechanical issue resulting in visible nose damage, but landed safely at Denver International Airport (DEN) without incident.

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Tata Group will benefit from the Air India (AI) and Vistara (UK) merger that will begin with Vistara's last flight today (November 11, 2024). The merger is set to generate annual savings exceeding ₹500 crore.

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A shuttle bus at Hong Kong Airport struck the underside of a Boeing 737 MAX wingtip, delaying a Shandong Airlines flight to Jinan, China, by seven hours over the weekend.

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Marking the beginning of the end for Vistara's independent operations, the airline's aircraft now display an 'operated by Air India' sticker, symbolizing its integration into Air India.

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🔴 Aerosucre flight A4-372, a Boeing 727-227F, hit the localizer array 300 meters past Bogotá’s Runway 14L during takeoff. The flight returned to Bogotá an hour later, with visible damage reported to its landing gear. #Airways #News

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Spirit Airlines Flight NK951, departing from Fort Lauderdale, was forced to divert after being struck by gunfire from gangs while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital.

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Virgin Atlantic customers are experiencing flight cancellations to Tel Aviv and Accra due to delays in maintenance of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on Boeing 787.

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On October 31, 2024, Qatar Airways flight QR731, traveling from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), experienced a tragic incident when a 63-year-old passenger, Mahasen Mohamed, passed away onboard.