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