The World of Aviation

Air India has started building a large-scale maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to developing India’s aviation sector. The 35-acre facility at Bangalore International Airport will serve as a key maintenance hub for Air India’s growing fleet. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the project comes at an opportune time

Etihad Airways has announced plans to begin direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czechia starting 2 June 2025. The new routes mark Etihad’s first direct services to both countries, expanding its European network. Etihad will operate four weekly flights to each city using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 Business Class

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters. The deal, announced on 6 September 2024, will see the new aircraft replace older Mi-17 helicopters in the Iraqi Army Aviation command. Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi signed the contract in Baghdad, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel in

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Marrakech, Morocco from 1-3 October 2024. The conference, hosted by Royal Air Maroc, will focus on “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations” amid growing industry challenges. IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the event would address

American Airlines will launch five new routes to Europe for the summer 2025 season, including resuming flights to Edinburgh after a six-year hiatus. The airline announced it will add new services from various US hubs to Athens, Madrid, Milan and Rome, in addition to restarting Edinburgh flights. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network

JetBlue has begun daily flights between Boston and Presque Isle, Maine, expanding its network in New England. The new service, which started on 5 September 2024, aims to improve connectivity for Northern Maine and New Brunswick travellers. Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, said the route would benefit local communities.