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Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Near Ahmedabad, 204 Dead, One Survivor

Air India Flight AI171 crashed on June 12, 2025, near Ahmedabad, killing over 204 people. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner’s sole…

2025 Umrah Visa Now Requires Verified Hotel Bookings

For 2025 Umrah visas, Saudi Arabia requires verified hotel bookings through Nusuk. Applications end March 31. Digital procedures, vaccination mandates,…

India’s History of Air Disasters: Major Aviation Tragedies Timeline

Major Indian air disasters, especially the June 2025 Ahmedabad crash, have prompted DGCA investigations and reforms. Mandatory TCAS, better runway…

Japan, South Korea, Mexico Fuel San Diego Airport’s Rapid Growth

San Diego International Airport expanded rapidly in 2024 with 25.24 million passengers and new nonstop flights by Japan Airlines and…

Airbus Predicts Strong Aviation Growth Driven by Economic Shifts

The Airbus 2025-2044 forecast highlights robust aviation growth driven by India’s 8.9% domestic traffic increase. Airbus faces supply chain delays…

United Airlines Flight Attendants Backlash Over New ‘On Call’ Layover Rule

United Airlines proposes a new 'on call' layover rule forcing flight attendants to remain reachable during layovers, sparking protests. The…

Etihad Airways Passenger Traffic Rises 19% to 1.7 Million in May 2025

In May 2025, Etihad Airways carried 1.7 million passengers, growing 19% year-on-year. Its fleet hit 100 planes, enhancing route options…

Aviation Experts Weigh In on India’s Air India AI171 Crash

Air India flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 100+ people. The Boeing 787-8 lost contact after…