Spacex Starship rocket loses control during test flight over Africa
Musk posts on X that the rocket experienced a fuel leak in its primary tank, which led to the loss of control
Govt extends deadline for PIA privatisation bids to June 19
Only submission date for Expressions of Interest revised; all other terms unchanged
PIA and Romanian officials discuss strengthening aviation links
The discussions focus on launching direct flights and involving Romanian firms in Pakistan’s MRO sector
Pakistan prolongs Indian aircraft airspace restriction through June 24
The restriction applies to all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India, including military aircraft
FAA approves SpaceX Starship to resume flights after March failure
FAA expands the hazard zones along the rocket’s flight path, extending the Aircraft Hazard Area from 885 to 1,600 nautical mile
PIA to launch direct Lahore to Paris flights on June 18
Flight will depart every Wednesday from Allama Iqbal International Airport and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
AirSial launches direct flights to Dubai from Islamabad and Lahore starting June 2
Private carrier expands international footprint with support from Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Yes, PIA turned a profit. No, it’s not a turnaround
The national carrier seems to have turned profitable, surprising everyone. Why it should be taken with a pinch of salt
Flydubai launches Peshawar-Dubai route, enhances air connectivity
Inaugural flight lands at Bacha Khan International Airport with 164 passengers
US FAA approves license changes for SpaceX Starship Flight 9
The approval also includes allowing SpaceX to increase the number of launches at Boca Chica, Texas, from 5 to as many as 25
US regulators hold talks with airlines to cut Newark flights
According to FAA, reducing flight schedules would help bring delays and cancellations down to more manageable levels
Etihad orders 28 Boeing jets in $14.5 billion deal with GE engines
New Boeing 787 and next-generation 777X aircraft will begin joining its fleet starting in 2028, says Etihad
Qatar Airways places largest order for 160 Boeing twin-aisle jets during Trump visit
Deal includes firm orders for 30 Boeing 777X and 130 787 jets worth $96 billion; GE Aerospace engines chosen over Rolls-Royce for 787s; Largest widebody deal for both Boeing and GE Aerospace
PIA posts first annual profit since 2003, resumes EU flights after long hiatus
Airline operating profitably since March 2024; Government eyes further expansion in Middle East and Europe
India reopens 32 airports following ceasefire with Pakistan
Key airports now back in operation include Srinagar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Leh, along with several regional and military-run airports