Air India will restore most curtailed domestic and international flights starting September 1 and add frequencies on key global routes for the winter season, following earlier cuts due to high fuel prices.
India's Gaganyaan mission hits milestones: Human Rated Launch Vehicle development, crew escape system testing, and infrastructure setup completed, with first uncrewed mission targeted for Q4 2026.
US President Donald Trump's helicopter, Marine One, had a brief near-miss with a passenger jet taking off from Reagan National Airport, prompting FAA and NTSB investigations.
German prosecutors took over an investigation after a drone with an explosive device was discovered near the runway at Leipzig/Halle airport, causing flight disruptions and heightened security concerns.
German police investigated a security-related incident involving an unidentified object found near an aircraft at Leipzig-Halle airport, forcing flight diversions.
Gatwick airport will begin developing its £2.2bn second runway after the court of appeal dismissed a legal challenge from local campaigners, allowing around 100,000 more flights a year.
A WestJet strike has led to over 300 flight cancellations across Canada, disrupting holiday weekend travel for thousands of passengers. Both sides are willing to negotiate, leaving travelers awaiting updates on when flights may normalize.
Following New Zealand's greyhound racing ban due to animal welfare concerns, approximately 150 greyhounds are being chartered to Australia to continue racing, while 1,400 more require rehoming by the Greyhound Transition Agency.
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights to continue racing, as a ban on the sport takes effect in New Zealand. The ban, legislated in April, aims to rehome approximately 1,400 greyhounds due to high injury and death rates, a conclusion disputed by Greyhound Racing New Zealand.
Air India announced a major expansion of its Canada operations for Winter 2026-27, launching seasonal non-stop Mumbai-Toronto flights and upgrading Delhi-Toronto service with new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing weekly capacity and travel options during peak season.
Meteomatics has introduced Meteobase, an automated ground station that launches and recovers a drone for collecting detailed weather data in the boundary layer. This system offers an alternative to traditional weather balloons, providing flexible, pre-programmed flights for monitoring fast-changing conditions.
Typhoon Noul causes 360 flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport, stranding ~2,000 passengers overnight with some facing inflated hotel rates.
Typhoon Noul, the strongest to hit China in 2023, made landfall in southern China, prompting evacuations of over 715,000 in Guangdong, cancelling hundreds of flights, and causing widespread damage with strong winds and torrential rains.
Cathay Pacific announced an increase in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges effective August 1, marking the first rise since April's peak. Surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and the South Asian subcontinent will see the steepest jump of 41.3%, while routes to mainland China will increase by 20%.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
Rosaviatsiya has restricted flights in the Moscow air hub until August 12, limiting altitudes to 4,900 meters and prohibiting transit flights for safety. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects no significant impact on Russian passengers, primarily affecting carriers flying through Moscow airspace without landing.
President Donald Trump announced the US will allow direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year suspension since 1985. The move, aimed at enhancing travel and supporting Lebanon's economy, follows a White House meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun.
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace announced the UK government's interest in a military version of its eVTOL aircraft, following a £10m grant. The company demonstrated its prototype at Farnborough Airshow, showcasing its transition from conventional to vertical flight, as it pursues certification for passenger flights by 2029.
Czech lawmakers, led by Tomio Okamura, are visiting China for the first high-level talks since 2019, aiming for direct flights, increased tourism, and visa-free travel. The visit, including 40 Czech firms, is seen as "testing the waters" due to deep divisions over China among Czech politicians.
JetBlue Airways has secured 12 round-trip flight slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, previously held by the collapsed Spirit Airlines. JetBlue is also considering moving back into Spirit's old Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, with expansion plans set for 2027.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system for international travellers at airports and seaports. The Albanese government announced the move after a successful trial, aiming to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital passenger declaration system across all airports and seaports. The move, part of a $56.1m investment, aims to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Beta, backed by Amazon, completed its first test flights in the U.S. government's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilot program, transporting manufactured organs between Maryland and Virginia. The flights covered 275 nautical miles, aiming to pave the way for routine medical applications via electric flight.
