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India plans to resume direct flights to China by late October 2025, ending a five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions. IndiGo will restart daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou on October 26, with potential expansions to Delhi-Guangzhou and Delhi-Shanghai routes. This move follows Indian Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to China and aims to normalize bilateral ties amid global trade uncertainties.
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Indian aviation authorities are investigating multiple safety incidents involving Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including an unexpected deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during a flight from Amritsar to Birmingham on October 4, 2025. This follows a June crash in Ahmedabad linked to fuel cutoff switches. Boeing has been asked for detailed reports amid growing pilot and regulator concerns.
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Two major airports are nearing completion: Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport, designed to handle 260 million passengers annually, aims to take over from Dubai International by 2032; meanwhile, India's Navi Mumbai Airport, built by Adani, will start operations in December, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport and expanding India's air capacity.
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A fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's cargo area was extinguished after several hours, causing flight disruptions. No casualties were reported, but cargo damage and operational delays affected international flights. An investigation into the cause is underway, with authorities emphasizing safety and security measures.
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Fly Jinnah launched its Lahore-Dubai route, operating twice weekly, enhancing connectivity between Pakistan and the UAE. Meanwhile, Saudi and UAE airlines accelerate fleet expansion, with Saudia ordering 191 aircraft and Emirates celebrating 40 years of growth. These developments reflect regional ambitions under Vision 2030 and economic diversification efforts.
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India's IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Guangzhou has resumed, marking the reopening of direct air links suspended since 2020 due to COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions. The move signals a cautious thaw in relations amid ongoing regional rivalry and recent gestures of goodwill, with additional flights planned from Delhi and Shanghai in November.
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IndiGo faces ongoing flight cancellations and delays amid new safety regulations and operational challenges. Thousands of passengers are stranded, with disruptions extending into a fourth day. The airline cites crew shortages, technology issues, weather, and regulatory changes as causes. Full recovery is expected by February 10, 2026.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.