Vietjet launches direct flights connecting Vietnam and Russia
Operated in partnership with leading international travel agencies, these new routes offer a seamless journey of under eight hours, significantly reducing travel time compared to…
Aviation
Geopolitical tensions, abrupt airspace closures keep Malaysian, global airlines on high alert
Qatar, one of the region’s busiest aviation hubs, temporarily closed its airspace on Monday evening in response to the attack, as geopolitical tensions intensified amid the…
Aviation test: The Statesman
The recent crash of an Air India Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has not only left a trail of human tragedy but also exposed a deeper question facing India’s civil aviation ecosystem:…
Second bomb threat in a week forces plane of Indonesian haj pilgrims to divert
None of the 376 passengers or 13 crew members on board were injured during the emergency landing.
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian airlines until July 23
The ban is Islamabad's retaliation against New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country.
Passengers, not profits: Who is to blame for the Air India plane crash?
One can only hope that commercial interests and pressure from Boeing will not hinder an independent investigation.
Turbulence ahead: How used cooking oil could hinder aviation’s green fuel hopes
A joint investigation by The Straits Times and Climate Home News reveals how soaring demand for this key ingredient in sustainable aviation fuel has led to ‘ridiculous’ data…
Air India temporarily reduces narrow-body flights by 5% amid operational challenges
According to the airline, the decision aims to ensure greater operational stability, improve efficiency, and minimise passenger inconvenience amid several compounding challenges.
‘I still can’t get over it’: Flight, cabin crew mull over new course after Jetstar Asia closure
More than 500 Singapore-based employees will be laid off when the airline closes. This includes over 100 pilots and nearly 300 cabin crew members.
Survivor’s miracle: The Statesman
It is a rare glimmer of life amid death, an outcome so improbable that it demands both awe and reflection.