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Earlier this week, an AirAsia India Airbus A320 lost one of its fairing panels while operating a scheduled domestic flight. While its absence wasn't immediately noted when it came off, the missing nature of the component became evident once the jet was on the ground. Indian authorities have launched an investigation. Read More Here: Indian […]

For the first time in its operational history, India’s largest airline, IndiGo, will operate widebody aircraft. Reports have emerged that the budget airline will lease the larger jets for the winter schedule to maintain international operations amid a shortage of active planes. Those familiar with the matter have said that the planes will come from

TAP Air Portugal has announced that from October 11th, its Basic fare will be discontinued for tickets on European and North African routes. The move means that economy class passengers on these flights will now have a choice of three fares – Discount, Classic, and Plus. Read More Here: TAP Air Portugal Discontinues Its Basic

India’s largest airline IndiGo has announced another new connection – between Mumbai and Istanbul – for which it has started accepting bookings. The new route will be in addition to IndiGo’s existing Delhi-Istanbul flights and explore the airline’s codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. Read More Here: IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai-Istanbul Airbus A320 Flights | SimpleFlying.com

American Airlines is looking at better-than-expected revenue for this year's third quarter following a strong summer season and an upward trend in travel in general. The airline will report its quarterly results on October 20th but has already hinted at better numbers before the official announcement. Read More Here: American Airlines Expects Q3 Revenue To

Exactly 55 years ago today, Cyprus Airways Flight 284 from Athens-Ellinikon International Airport (ATH) to Nicosia International Airport (NIC) blew up in midair, killing all 66 passengers and crew. Read More Here: On This Day In 1967: The Bombing Of Cyprus Airways Flight 284 | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

In September, Boeing delivered 51 aircraft and booked 90 commitments to its order log as the manufacturer continues to anticipate strong demand for new aircraft. Including last month's numbers meant that Boeing delivered approximately 328 aircraft this year, an average of close to 37 per month. Read More Here: Boeing Delivered 9 787 Dreamliners In

If you have observed a ship or a boat moving through the water, you would have noticed that it generates a trail behind it. This trail is called the wake. Read More Here: The Dangers of Wake Turbulence And How It’s Managed By Pilots | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

Air Illinois was an airline based in Carbondale, Illinois, providing services initially within the state before expanding into neighboring states. Founded in 1970, it was one of several airlines of the era named after the state they were based in. Read More Here: What Happened To US Regional Carrier Air Illinois? | SimpleFlying.com via Flight

On Tuesday, the Canadian carrier Air Transat announced it had added Viva (an airline with branches in Colombia and Perú) as its new partner for virtual interlining service. Now, several Colombian destinations will be accessible for Air Transat travelers flying between Toronto International Airport (YYZ) and Cartagena International Airport (CTG). Read More Here: Air Transat