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Indian airlines scheduled 25,000 fewer flights for July-September than in 2025

Indian airlines scheduled 8.5 percent fewer domestic and international flights this July-September compared to the same period last year, as they adjusted networks amid operational disruptions, geopolitical constraints and reduced demand. An analysis of …

Balakot hero Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pak F-16, retires from IAF, joins private airline

Indian Air Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who became a prominent figure during the 2019 India-Pakistan military confrontation, has reportedly retired prematurely from the IAF and begun a new career in commercial aviation. The former Group …

Regional airline FLY91 places $1 billion order for record 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft

The signing ceremony was held at Udaan Bhawan, Ministry of Civil Aviation, in New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR Chief Commercial Officer Alexis Vidal, FLY91 …

Southwest Airlines' New Paid Credit Card Unlocks Perks It Used To Give For Free

Southwest Airlines (SWA) has built a reputation for its uniquely affordable business model. While other major U.S. carriers charged extra for things like checked luggage and seat selection, Southwest included these perks in the ticket price. However, …

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff at LaGuardia due to reported bird strike, FAA says

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: A Swissport jet fuel truck prepares to refuel an American Eagle plane at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on April 16, 2026 in New York. Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the start of the war in Iran, and airlines around the NEW …

Morning Business Report: Employer health care costs could jump 11% as travel and airline trends shift

U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. (LILAMAX)- U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. Marsh, the benefits consultant …

Southwest Airlines to Open First Airport Lounges in Four US Cities

The challenge ahead for Southwest is that the premium experience taking shape on the ground has no convincing counterpart aboard its aircraft, where every passenger still travels in a single economy class cabin. Ultimately, a Southwest passenger may enjoy …

8 Airline Loyalty Programs That Quietly Raised Elite Status Thresholds

Flying frequently used to be one of the clearest paths to airline elite status, with programs rewarding qualifying miles, flight segments or a combination of the two. That equation has changed. Major airlines increasingly tie elite qualifications to …

Fighter pilot Abhinandan who crashed in Pakistan and shot down F-16 quits Indian Air Force, joins private airline

Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who was awarded Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during a dogfight over the Line of Control (LoC) on February 27, 2019, has quit the Indian Air Force and joined a private airline, officials aware of the …

Zelenskyy: First airlines begin cancelling flights to Russian airports over drone threat

Ukraine has received information that the first airlines have begun canceling flights to Russian airports following the announcement of a drone threat in Russian airspace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. "We are receiving reports that …

Hajj 2027: Airline selected to transport pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan

09:15, 03 September 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anvar ABDULLAEV 09:15, 03 September 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anvar ABDULLAEV Air Arabia will transport Kyrgyz pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj in 2027, the Spiritual Directorate …

Strategy overhaul at American Airlines

Shafaqna English– In response to growing demand from high-end travelers, American Airlines is reconfiguring its Boeing 777-300ER long-haul aircraft to feature more premium seating options. The airline is removing first-class sections entirely and adding …

IAF commander Abhinandan Varthaman takes premature retirement, joins private Goa airline as commercial pilot

Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot who was captured by Pakistan for three days after his aircraft was shot down during an aerial fight in February 2019, has taken premature retirement from the Air Force. He has now started a new …

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone...

Ukraine’s president has told airlines that Russian airspace will be “effectively closing” as his country escalates its drone strikes. “We want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still uses key Russian airports …

Who is Abhinandan Varthaman? Fighter pilot who shot down F-16 and ejected in Pakistan quits IAF, joins private airline

Abhinandan Varthaman, a former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee known for his valor, has joined a private airline, as per sources. He rose to fame after successfully shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during a dogfight over the LoC in 2019 …

American Airlines upgrades 777-300ERs with Flagship Suite, 144 premium seats

Starting November 19, 2026, American will drop first class on these jets as more people prefer business class. This follows similar moves by Delta and United. Other airlines like JetBlue and Southwest are also stepping up their premium game with lounges …

Southwest Airlines First Four Lounge Locations (AUS/BWI/HNL/BNA) & Seven More Planned

Southwest Airlines’ plan to build lounges with its credit card partner, Chase, has been about the worst-kept secret in the industry. The airline has today announced the first four lounges that will begin opening before the end of 2027, and that it has a …

Alaska Airlines Global Getaways For Travel Through February 28, 2027 (Book By September 6)

Alaska Airlines has released its latest Global Getaways, allowing Mileage Plan members to book select destinations at up to 50% off in Economy with miles. Six destinations are on sale this time: London, Apia, Athens, Taipei, La Paz, and Tokyo. The travel …

Ex-IAF wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pak jet after Balakot strikes joins private airline

BermudAir’s Anniversary Sale Takes 30% Off Published Base Fares to Celebrate its Third Year of Service

Airline has Now Flown 280,000 People More Than 5.2 Million Nautical Miles NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BermudAir, the leading premium leisure carrier to Bermuda and the Caribbean, today announced a 30 …

New Ventures BC and Innovate BC Become CENGN Members to Provide IP Services to Canadian Tech Startups and Scaleups

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Ventures BC and Innovate BC Become CENGN Members to Provide IP Services to Canadian Tech Startups and Scaleups • This partnership will provide access to IP education and mentorship …

ITPS CANADA SECURES NEW $90 MILLION CREDIT FACILITY LED BY RBC AND EDC TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH

The new facility will fund ITPS Canada's expansion into a new North Bay facility, along with general corporate purposes, as the company builds on record growth LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ITPS Canada, a leading …

Spotter Global Wins Utah Business 2026 Innovation Award for Pioneering Holographic 3D Radar Technology

Spotter Global won a 2026 Utah Business Innovation Award for its new CH3D radar and GAX500-3D system, designed to counter evolving drone swarm threats. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotter Global, a premier …

Comprehensive Aircraft Predictive Maintenance Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Aircraft Predictive Maintenance Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The aircraft …

Greene Tweed Adds Cryogenic Leak and Supercritical CO₂ Capabilities to Testing Portfolio

Expanded in-house validation helps customers reduce technical risk, accelerate qualification, and build confidence in critical applications LANSDALE, PA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Tweed, a global leader in …

Cheetah Learning Honors Tessa Reisner, PMP®, with Distinguished Cheetah Alum Award for Creative Applications

Recognized for applying project management principles and accelerated learning to intelligent automation, AI, and enterprise transformation PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheetah Learning, a global leader in …

As AI reshapes business, Newsmatics teams up with Masaryk University to let students tackle real-world challenges

Economics students will work with live company data, pitch ideas to Newsmatics leadership and possibly even help put their ideas into practice. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Can you tell from the data …

Five Leading Material Handling Forklift Manufacturers in 2026: Driving Global Intralogistics Innovation

CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAIAN, China – September 3, 2026 Shandong Tavol Machinery Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer established in 2003, is included in this year's industry review of five …

GenH2 Announced as a Finalist for the Platts Global Energy Awards

Finalists from 36 Countries Vie for 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards - Winners to be announced live on December 3, 2026, in New York City at Black-Tie Gala - TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GenH2, a …

Jay The Wrap Specialist Wrapped NASA's Orion Training Capsule for the Artemis Program Using 3M Chrome Film

NASA selected the Sugar Land studio to wrap an Orion capsule used for astronaut training and Artemis mission development using 3M Chrome Wrap film. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When NASA needed a chrome …

Laters.com, Formerly Fly Fairly, Raises US$1.5M Seed Round Led by XBO Ventures

Profitable within six months of launch, Laters.com offers over 100 ways to pay for a flight, from installment plans to cryptocurrency SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Laters.com, the payments-first online travel …

Bullard and DuPont Bring Joint Commitment to Worker Safety to OGA 2026

New safety collaborators share a joint exhibition booth, spotlighting complementary PPE solutions for oil & gas operations MALAYSIA, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bullard and DuPont today marked their new collaboration in worker …

Certified Aviation Services Welcomes Back Zachary Bagdasarian as Vice President of Line Maintenance

Veteran aviation operations leader returns to guide CAS's U.S. line maintenance network and strengthen safety, consistency and customer performance. ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Certified Aviation …

ISD’s OptimalOps-Process Gives Warehouses a Proven Path to Automation ROI

OptimalOps-Process eight-step framework helps eliminate guesswork, cuts implementation risk, and delivers automation projects on time and on budget WIXOM, MI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wixom, MI / August 2026 – ISD – …

We’re Proud to Announce that CISEVE is now a Cyber AB Accredited C3PAO!

CISEVE has met the rigorous requirements of ISO 17020:2012, necessary to perform CMMC Level 2 certification assessments within the CMMC ecosystem. BURLINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This achievement reflects …

WALTHAM, THE WATCHMAKER THAT INSPIRED HENRY FORD, PREPARES TO UNVEIL A NEW COLLECTION THIS FALL

America's first industrial watch manufacturer, with Nikola Tesla among its inventors, will soon unveil a new collection born from the golden age of flight NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waltham Watch Company …

DRONERESPONDERS Names Greg Whiting 2026 Recipient of Eric Talley Public Safety UAS Excellence Award

Texas Military Department aviation leader honored for building a mission-ready UAS program grounded in safety and coordination WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRONERESPONDERS today announced Greg Whiting as the …

DOJ Cybersecurity Settlement Reinforces the Need for Defensible NIST SP 800-171 Evidence

Government contractors should connect representations, system scope, and control operation before claims reach the government SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced on …

Electroninks, EMD Electronics and Qualipoly Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Advanced Packaging Solutions

Embedded EMD Electronics application lab at Qualipoly creates first-of-its-kind integrated service ecosystem for Electroninks’ customers AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electroninks, the leader in metal …