Boeing wins $2.8 billion contract for U.S. Space Force satellites
The satellites will support the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications mission and provide initial operational capability for strategic warfighters
Pakistan hikes air cargo handling charges, some rates increase by up to 100 times
Cargo charges for pet birds, betel leaves, and general goods increased; pet bird transport fees rise by 50%, betel leaf charges double, and general cargo rates go up by 25%
Pakistan Airports Authority to hold live public hearing on June 30
DG and his team will respond to grievances submitted by the public in real time
Hawaiian Airlines hit by cybersecurity event
The term “cybersecurity event” is often used in cases of ransomware attacks, where hackers block access to systems until a ransom is paid
UK regulator reviews Boeing’s deal to acquire Spirit AeroSystems
In 2024, Boeing agreed to buy back Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock to regain control of key manufacturing operations
India begins black box analysis after Air India crash
Investigators begin extracting data to understand the events that lead to the crash and identify any contributing factors
Iranian missile strike on U.S. base in Doha disrupts global air travel
The disruption affects airlines across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia
Adani’s Mumbai Airport secures $750 million from Apollo-led group
The funds will be used to refinance existing debt, with an option to raise an additional $250 million, says Apollo
Several airlines, including PIA, suspend Gulf flights after Iranian strikes on US base
PIA halts flights to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Dubai; Disruption comes after the closure of airspace by several Gulf nations due to heightened military tensions
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft by another month
Airspace ban now lasts until July, causing longer flight routes for Indian carriers
Airlines weigh how long to suspend Middle East flights as conflict enters new phase following US attacks on Iran
Many Western aviators yet to resume flights to Gulf capitals; Local carriers in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq tentatively resume; Flightradar24 reports "dramatic increase" in GPS jamming and spoofing in war-hit region
Indian aviation regulator orders Air India to remove three officials
Air India’s own voluntary disclosures revealed problems in crew scheduling, compliance monitoring, and internal accountability, says DGCA
Government begins Rs180 million upgrade of Skardu International Airport
Construction work is expected to start within a year after the completion of the detailed design and PC-1
Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides
Regulator warns Air India over delayed checks on three planes which had unverified emergency equipment; Some Air India aircraft also had outdated registration paperwork
Airblue, Gerry’s Group join race for PIA as bid deadline nears
Expressions of interest for up to 100% stake in loss-making airline close Thursday