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Air India pilot was on cockpit floor after 300ft plunge

Pilot failed marijuana tests after Phuket-Delhi scare; cabin crew member files complaint

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At least 20 passengers and four crew members were injured, including two crew members who suffered spinal injuries around the neck and tailbone, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

Air India pilot fails marijuana tests after 300ft drop

Captain was out of his seat as jet plunged; Experts also probe possible hydraulic failure

At least 20 passengers and four crew members were injured, including two crew members who suffered spinal injuries around the neck and tailbone, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

UAE airports handle 1.13 billion passengers in 10 years

Dubai handled more than 804 million passengers, accounting for 71.2% of total traffic

The data showed passenger traffic climbed 26.1 per cent over the decade to 156.87 million travellers in 2025, while aircraft movements rose 21% to 828,570 take-offs and landings.

Looking for a new job? Emirates has 100+ vacancies

Competitive packages include tax-free salaries and travel benefits for employees

Successful candidates will receive competitive employment packages that vary according to the role and seniority.

UAE flight update: Emirates, Etihad cancellations today

UAE airlines face fresh cancellations as global carriers extend regional flight suspension

Passengers at Dubai International Airport as airlines continue to adjust flight schedules amid ongoing regional tensions and airspace restrictions.

Archer buys Boeing units in major aviation deal

Deal also adds a defence business generating more than $200m in annual revenue to Archer

The acquisition gives Archer businesses spanning autonomous aircraft, unmanned systems, airspace management and AI, while Boeing will retain access to key autonomous flight technology and take a stake in Archer.

Kuwait Airways becomes state-owned shareholding company

Decree aims to strengthen governance, boost flexibility and support airline expansion

Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy.

FAA orders checks on 1,900 Boeing 737 Max jets

Inspections target a structural support after cracks found on earlier 737 aircraft

The directive applies to the 737 Max 8, 737 Max 9 and 737-8200 models, covering 471 aircraft registered in the United States and 1,429 aircraft operating internationally.

Wizz Air posts €183.3m quarterly operating loss now

Higher fuel costs and weaker fares linked to the Iran conflict weighed on earnings

The latest earnings also highlight a widening divide across the European aviation sector.

Syria reopens Deir Ezzor airport after 14 years now

First domestic and Kuwait flights mark return of services after years of closure

The airport welcomed its first domestic flight, operated by Syrian Air from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of scheduled services between the two cities.

How Abu Dhabi Aviation revenue jumped 28% amid war

UAE aviation group to sell Dh674m in non-core assets to focus on aviation and MRO

Abu Dhabi Aviation reported strong first-half revenue growth, led by its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations.

UAE travel: Where you can still fly for under Dh2,000

Some routes remain surprisingly affordable even as back-to-school demand pushes up fares

Passengers at Doha International Airport. While airfares remain elevated on many routes this summer, travellers can still find return flights from the UAE to destinations including Muscat, Istanbul, Cairo and Athens for under Dh2,000 by choosing the right routes and travel dates.

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