1+ hour, 13+ min ago (486+ words) With the "incredible potential" in the Indian aviation market, British Airways will look to expand its services to cater to the growing travel demand as well as continue to create employment opportunities in the country, according to a senior airline executive. Operating in India for more than 100 years, the airline, currently has 56 weekly flights from the country to London. There are three flights a day from Mumbai, two daily flights from Delhi and one flight daily from Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. The airline plans to have a third daily flight from the national capital to London from next year, subject to regulatory approvals. "We are always looking to continue to expand our services as demand grows stronger. We continue to keep our network schedule under constant review to ensure we provide connectivity and choice for our customers. "As demand strengthens,…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (226+ words) Sun, Nov 30, 2025 | Jumada al-Thani 9, 1447 | Fajr 05:24 | DXB 26.1C Late on Friday, Airbus ordered immediate repairs of around 6,000 aircraft of its A320 family in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet More than 100 UAE-registered aircraft were affected by Airbus' recall announced on Friday, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said Sunday. There was no disruption to flights in the UAE, and the regulator said that all affected operators were able to continue safe flight operations. It added that Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft fully complied with the Emergency Airworthiness Directive issued by the State of Design authority. The European aircraft manufacturer late on Friday ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of its A320 family of jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on Whatsapp Channels According to Cirium data, 106 Airbus A320 aircraft…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (225+ words) Nov 30, 2025, 01:04 PM | Updated 01:04 PM IST As the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport in Andhra Pradesh is nearing completion, efforts to develop alternative routes and flyovers to ease traffic on the national highway and beachfront road have made little progress, reported The Times Of India. With over 92 per cent of construction completed, officials expect a test flight by January 2026 and full operations by June 2026. Initially, authorities proposed 12 new flyovers for Visakhapatnam, but these plans merged into the Vizag metro rail project. Tendering is still underway, and officials anticipate at least three more years to finish the integrated works. The revised blueprint includes a 14-km combined road flyover and metro corridor with eight flyovers between Car Shed Junction and Thatichetlapalem. An additional 4-km structure will support two flyovers near Gajuwaka and the Vizag steel plant. Meanwhile, the VMRDA has launched seven master plan…...

2+ hour, 29+ min ago (985+ words) Nigerian and Canadian business leaders say direct air connectivity between both countries could unlock billions of dollars in new trade and investment, boost cargo movement, and deepen bilateral economic cooperation. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the position was presented at the third annual Nigeria Canada Business Association (NCBA) Business Roundtable held on Thursday, which convened diplomats, private-sector leaders, and trade experts to discuss the future of Nigeria'Canada economic relations. Although both governments announced a code-sharing arrangement earlier in March 2025 to improve aviation efficiency, the agreement stops short of approving direct flights. At the time, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development's Special Adviser on Digital Media, Gbenga Saka, confirmed that discussions were still at a preliminary stage and would require the designation of airlines by both countries. Speaking at the roundtable, the Deputy High…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago (275+ words) As the Indian aviation market displays incredible potential British Airways is set to expand its services to meet the surging demand A senior executive emphasized the airlines commitment to providing enhanced travel experiences while generating more employment opportunities in India British Airways Soars High: Expanding Horizons in India's Aviation Market British Airways plans to expand its services in India to meet the growing travel demand. The airline, with over a century of operations in India, aims to increase flight frequency and local employment. The strategy aligns with India's rising prominence as a global aviation hub. As the Indian aviation market displays incredible potential, British Airways is set to expand its services to meet the surging demand. A senior executive emphasized the airline's commitment to providing enhanced travel experiences while generating more employment opportunities in India. Having operated in India for…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (409+ words) All domestic airlines have completed vital software updates on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft. This action addresses a safety alert from Airbus regarding potential flight control system glitches. The updates were prompted by concerns that strong solar radiation could corrupt data. This ensures the continued safety of air travel for passengers....

3+ hour, 24+ min ago (349+ words) New Delhi: IndiGo has announced the completion of a mandatory Airbus system upgrade across its entire A320-family fleet, confirming that all 200 aircraft are now fully compliant with the latest safety requirements. In a post shared on X on Saturday, the airline said the upgrade programme was executed through a coordinated effort between its engineering and operations teams, ensuring each aircraft received the mandated system enhancement without disrupting flight schedules. IndiGo emphasised that the fleet-wide update was carried out with "minimal impact on customers' journeys and zero cancellations." The airline noted that with the completion of this technical requirement, all updated aircraft are now operating with the latest approved configuration. It added that performance will continue to be closely monitored as part of IndiGo's routine safety procedures. Meanwhile, following concerns about a safety risk posed by the Airbus A320's software update,…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (418+ words) A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Related video above: Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Omaha, Nebraska Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas. The storm dumped more than 8 inches of snow on northern Iowa by Saturday morning, and at least that much was expected in Chicago, elsewhere in Illinois, and in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays of about an hour in the morning, according to FlightAware.com, as one of the busiest travel days cranked up…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (418+ words) A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Related video above: Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Omaha, Nebraska Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas. The storm dumped more than 8 inches of snow on northern Iowa by Saturday morning, and at least that much was expected in Chicago, elsewhere in Illinois, and in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays of about an hour in the morning, according to FlightAware.com, as one of the busiest travel days cranked up…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (167+ words) OKAYAMA, Japan -- West of Osaka and about halfway before arriving in Hiroshima lies Okayama, a prefectural capital attracting logistics facilities ser Amazon, Prologis make Okayama their western Japan logistics hub Location suits shippers' need for last-mile facility, transit point amid regulations on drivers OKAYAMA, Japan -- West of Osaka and about halfway before arriving in Hiroshima lies Okayama, a prefectural capital attracting logistics facilities serving western Japan. Amazon Japan has opened a last-mile facility for home delivery while logistics companies such as Prologis are establishing large distribution centers there. Japan logistics firms add cargo hubs to fortify megaquake response Japan's shinkansen train cuts transport time of goods to Singapore by 20% Japan Post to buy into KKR-owned Logisteed for $950m Japan's SBS to hire 1,800 truck drivers from Indonesia, elsewhere Labor-starved Japan taps foreigners and seniors to drive its buses Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian…...