New GCC aviation authority headquartered in UAE

UAE named HQ for GCC-wide civil aviation authority

UAE chosen to host new GCC Civil Aviation Authority, strengthening regional aviation ties.

IndiGo chaos: Passengers face fifth day of delays

Fewer than 1,000 IndiGo flights expected to cancel Saturday; full service by Dec 10–15

Passengers wait with their baggage as many IndiGo flight services stand cancelled at Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, in Patna on Friday.

IndiGo crisis: Minister Naidu vows action over lapses

Naidu blames poor rostering for delays as a high-level, 4-member committee probes lapses

Passengers wait with their baggage as many IndiGo flight services stand cancelled at Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, in Patna on Friday.

IndiGo offers full refunds, hotel stays amid chaos

India's biggest airline apologises as Friday sees maximum cancellations

The Indian federal government has ordered a high-level inquiry into IndiGo fiasco; total normalcy expected in 3 days.

Edinburgh Airport flights hit due to IT issue

Airport says teams are working on the issue and will resolve it as soon as possible

Edinburgh Airport has advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.

Etihad launches Abu Dhabi to Kazan flights

Etihad begins three weekly flights to Kazan, adding a key Russian city to its 2025 network

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IndiGo’s DXB, Abu Dhabi, RAK flights delayed, cancelled

Travel agents are asking passengers to brace for delays over the next 48 hours

Passengers wait outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, as several Indigo Airlines flights were either cancelled or delayed, on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Indigo flight: Pilots’ association flags concerns

In letter to DGCA, association raises objections to ‘selective dispensations’ to airline

Passengers wait near the IndiGo Airlines kiosk at the Chennai International Airport in Chennai on December 5, 2025.

Top 10 longest one-stop flights: Up to 29 hours, 20K km

Longest one-stop flight launched by China Eastern route covers 19,681 km

The new route, which took off on Thursday (December 4, 2025) marks China Eastern’s first passenger service to South America and positions the airline as the second Asian carrier to fly this continent after Air China, which operates a Beijing-São Paulo route via Madrid.

Passenger chaos as IndiGo cancels more flights Friday

Disruptions continue as more flights are cancelled Friday; normalcy expected by Feb 10

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport. Latest reports indicate that more than 500 IndiGo flights are cancelled nationwide on Friday.

IndiGo Chaos: 550 flights axed as pilot rules bite

IndiGo axes 550 flights over pilot rules; Minister raps airline on planning gaps

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025.

IndiGo cancellations rise; airline seeks FDTL exemption

DGCA says operations expected to stabilise by February 10

IndiGo seeks temporary FDTL exemption for A320 fleet

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