Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attackSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II to Captain Smit Machchhar and his crew. This recognition was f...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Man wanted Etihad’s A380 sofa. Now, his Dubai home has the entire luxury suite and a coffee table made from the aircraft's wheelAn Indian aviation enthusiast from Kochi has transformed his Dubai apartment by installing the restored living room of Etihad Airways’ luxu...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
IndiGo extends Saudi Arabia flight cancellations; Riyadh services suspended till Oct 31IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to several cities in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing security concerns. Other airlines, including A...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Air India and Standard Chartered offer Maharaja Club status to eligible clients in the UAE and SingaporeAir India has announced a partnership with Standard Chartered to enhance services for affluent clients. Eligible clients in Singapore and t...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Middle East flights remain disrupted as airlines cancel routes despite airport reopenings and airspace warningsAs Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumes operations, numerous airlines have still suspended flights and modified their schedul...
20 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Mohammed bin Salman faces most consequential test yet as Saudi Arabia comes under Houthi fireMohammed bin Salman is currently grappling with increasing Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi infrastructure and international stability. T...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
UAE Attorney-General says flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airportA 29-year-old co-pilot of flydubai allegedly plotted a terrorist attack during a flight. The plan involved seizing control of the aircraft ...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Festive rush: Airlines hike fuel surcharge as ATF prices soarAirlines like Air India and Akasa Air have announced increased fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights. The rise in avi...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attackAirline executives said aviation safety standards remain high after a flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with an axe and atte...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe into flydubai incident, sources say
Safety probes designed to keep flights safe are normal after accidents but are not mandatory when a deliberate act is involved, such as the...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Goa adds 84 weekly domestic flights for winter season: Check new routes, airlinesGoa is set for a major winter tourism connectivity boost, with 84 additional domestic flights each week across Mopa and Dabolim airports. A...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
flydubai axe attack renews scrutiny: Key aircraft incidents since 9/11 that reshaped aviation safety rulesA flydubai co-pilot launched a terrorist attack by stabbing the captain with an emergency axe. The plane rapidly plunged 16,000 feet before...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
'Co-pilot planned attack before joining Flydubai'The co-pilot of Smit Machchhar had plans of crashing into Ben Gurion airport earlier this year as well; he was a failed student at Melbourn...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
FlyDubai attacker reportedly targeted Tel Aviv Airport: How did he get into the cockpit?Flight FZ1073 took off from Dubai for Tel Aviv with 182 people on board, including eight crew members. The flight appeared routine at first...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
flydubai horror: Co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, two Israeli officials sayA flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and allegedly attempting to crash a flight into Israel had told UAE investigators that...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
FlyDubai attack: Oman wasn't consulted on attacker pilot HamamFlyDubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami was involved in an attempted violent act during a flight, raising significant concerns. Previously emplo...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Before Flydubai attack, 12 Omani pilots flew to Israel despite ban. How did it happen?Dozens of Omani pilots reportedly flew flydubai's Dubai-Tel Aviv route in recent years despite an Israeli restriction barring pilots from c...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.35 PM IST