Aviation

Aer Lingus Airbus A320 Diverted to French Military Airbase After

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 operating a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French military airbase on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following
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India Signals Openness to Direct Taiwan Flights Amid Pakistan Airspace

India has indicated that direct air connectivity with Taiwan could be explored as reports emerge of Pakistan restricting Taiwanese airlines from using its airspace under
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UAE President Honours Captain Smit Machchhar for Courage During Flydubai

The United Arab Emirates has honoured Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew of flydubai Flight FZ1073 for their courage and efforts to protect passengers during
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Nigeria Military Aircraft Crash Kills 32 in Ondo State, Investigation

A Nigerian Air Force military aircraft crashed in southwestern Nigeria on October 5, killing all 32 people on board, including 25 passengers and seven crew
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Flydubai Cockpit Attack Triggers Israeli Fighter Jet Response, Shoot-Down Option

Israel was prepared to shoot down a Flydubai passenger aircraft carrying more than 150 Israelis after an alleged cockpit attack raised fears that the plane
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Indian Captain Smit Machchhar’s Secret SOS Helped Expose Flydubai Cockpit

A dramatic mid-air incident aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv has drawn international attention after Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was reportedly attacked
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Flydubai Pilot Under Investigation After Mid-Air Attack Scare on Israel-Bound

A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on September 30 after a serious incident involving the pilots triggered
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Tejas Mk2 First Flight Set for September 2027, AMCA Targeted

India’s next-generation fighter aircraft programmes have received clearer development timelines, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh indicating that the Tejas Mk2 is expected to conduct
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Tejas Highlights Growing India-Japan Defence Ties as Air Chiefs Fly

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has taken centre stage in the growing defence partnership between India and Japan during Exercise Veer Guardian-2026, with
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US F-35s, French Rafales and Global Air Forces Set to

The Indian Air Force’s multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is set to bring together air forces from more than 40 countries at Air Force Station
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