Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on March 11, 2026, injuring four people, according to Dubai authorities. Officials said air traffic continued to operate normally after the incident, so the airport was not shut down. The attack came as airlines were still restoring flights after
Airbnb revealed that Gus Fuldner, a former Uber executive, will become its new Global Head of Operations, starting March 16, 2026. CEO Brian Chesky announced the move in a message to employees, describing Fuldner as the leader who will help Airbnb handle some of its most important operational
The Indian government said domestic airlines lost nearly INR 53 billion ($576 million) in the 2024–25 financial year. That was a sharp jump from INR 9.2 billion ($100.8 million) a year earlier. The result came even as domestic passenger traffic grew by 7.7 percent. More people are flying, but
Hilton has launched a beta version of Hilton AI Planner on Hilton.com. The company says it is designed to help travelers search by describing the kind of trip they want in natural language. The tool then suggests hotels, highlights amenities, and helps compare options. Hilton said the feature is
The FAA and the US Department of Transportation said they selected eight proposals for the federal Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The agencies said the projects span 26 states and could lead to public operations starting by summer 2026. The program covers several types
Spirit Airlines is recalling roughly 500 furloughed pilots after losing more pilots than expected during its restructuring. More pilots left than Spirit expected Spirit had furloughed pilots to cut costs and match a reduced schedule during bankruptcy. But the airline later found that attrition was
American Airlines extended the suspension of its Philadelphia–Doha route until May 7, 2026, and delayed the return of New York JFK–Tel Aviv service until April 23, 2026. The move shows that the airline still does not see conditions in the region as stable enough for normal operations. Even though
What happened? The war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has begun pushing aviation fuel costs higher worldwide. Crude oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel, which quickly drove up jet fuel prices and increased airlines’ operating
Archer Aviation, US electric air taxi developer, has accused rival Joby Aviation of hiding ties to China and misleading the US government, adding a new layer to one of the biggest disputes in the air-taxi sector. Archer filed a countersuit in US federal court, claiming Joby gained an unfair
Joby Aviation said that it had been selected for several winning applications under the US government’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The decision gives the company a path to begin early operations in 2026 across 10 states, including New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. Testing how air
Turkish Airlines joined Google’s new Find Hub baggage-sharing rollout, becoming one of the first airlines to let passengers share a missing bag’s live location during the recovery process. Turkish Airlines is listed among the initial airline partners, alongside Air India, AJet, China Airlines,
The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has quickly become an airline cost story. Airlines across and beyond the Middle East continue to face airspace restrictions, flight suspensions, and longer routes around risk zones. Many of the losses now hurting airlines are operational. A carrier