Aviation
The sky is closing: The end of the global crossroads
By Axel Miller | 16 Mar 2026
Middle East airspace disruptions are forcing airlines to reroute global flights, raising costs and reshaping aviation networks in 2026.
Joby’s first FAA-conforming air taxi begins flight testing
By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026
Joby Aviation begins flight testing its FAA-conforming air taxi as it advances toward certification and planned commercial launches.
Dassault Aviation rolls out Falcon 10X long-range business jet
By Cygnus | 11 Mar 2026
Dassault rolls out Falcon 10X business jet with 7,500-nm range and large cabin as it targets premium aviation buyers.
Indians can now travel to 56 destinations without prior visa as passport ranking improves
By Cygnus | 13 Feb 2026
India moves up to 75th in the Henley Passport Index, giving citizens access to 56 destinations via visa-free, visa-on-arrival or ETA entry.
Air India Express set for first operating profit under Tata, internal memo indicates
By Cygnus | 05 Feb 2026
Air India Express is set to post its first operating profit since Tata Group took over, marking an early success in the airline’s turnaround strategy.
IndiGo Launches Non-Stop Flights to Athens From Mumbai and Delhi
By Cygnus | 23 Jan 2026
IndiGo launched non-stop flights to Athens from Mumbai on Jan 23 and will start Delhi services on Jan 24, expanding its Europe network using the Airbus A321XLR.
The New Airspace Economy: How Geopolitics Is Rewriting Aviation Costs in 2026
By Axel Miller | 22 Jan 2026
Airspace bans, sanctions and corridor risk are forcing airlines into costly detours in 2026, raising fuel burn, reducing aircraft utilisation and pushing airfares higher worldwide.
Air India Faces ₹150 Billion FY26 Loss After Ahmedabad Crash and Pakistan Airspace Ban Extension
By Cygnus | 22 Jan 2026
Air India is expected to report a FY26 loss of at least ₹150 billion after the June 2025 Ahmedabad crash and Pakistan’s extended airspace ban raised costs.
The Battle for the Skies: Air India’s Widebody Bet vs IndiGo’s XLR Gambit
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Air India vs IndiGo fleet strategy 2026: Air India expands with new Boeing 787-9 widebodies while IndiGo uses A321XLR efficiency and IndiGoStretch to reshape long-haul economics.
The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9
By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026
Air India’s comeback under Tata enters a new phase as its first post-privatisation custom Dreamliner strengthens the fleet renewal push for premium long-haul travel.
