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American Airlines is equipping over 500 narrowbody aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, aiming to provide passengers with high-speed Wi-Fi by early 2027. This upgrade will support streaming, gaming, and video meetings, enhancing the in-flight experience for domestic and short-haul international routes.

Delhi Airport's 1986-era Terminal 2 is slated for abandonment by 2033 as the GMR-run DIAL plans to expand the mammoth Terminal 3. A new fifth pier, Pier E, with a capacity of 1.2 crore passengers annually, will absorb T2's domestic traffic. The timing of Pier E's construction and an automated people mover are central to the new master plan.

With IndiGo’s operational collapse in December, Air India’s fatal crash in Ahmedabad and SpiceJet’s engineering and salary-payment issues, US aviation regulator FAA has once again become concerned about oversight standards in Indian aviation.

President Trump's visit to China is overshadowed by the Iran War, which has disrupted global energy supplies and impacted his approval ratings. While trade and Taiwan remain on the agenda, the protracted conflict in Iran presents a significant challenge, with the US struggling to achieve its war aims and facing a decline in superpower status.

Israel's defense ministry has approved a multi-billion dollar deal to purchase two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. This significant expansion of air power aims to bolster the country's long-term military capability and air superiority, with a focus on domestic production and technological advancement.

A recent Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia has destroyed a vital US Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, significantly reducing America's early warning capabilities. With the remaining fleet aging, plans to replace them with the E-7A Wedgetail face delays and criticism, raising concerns about a potential capability gap as older systems retire.

A recent Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia has destroyed a vital US Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, significantly reducing America's early warning capabilities. With the remaining fleet aging, plans to replace them with the E-7A Wedgetail face delays and criticism, raising concerns about a potential capability gap as older systems retire.

Air India Express is set to procure 24 new aircraft, including Airbus A320/321 and Boeing 737 models, with deliveries scheduled for July. This fleet expansion is expected to restore domestic air connectivity to at least six dropped destinations from Bhubaneswar by August, boosting passenger footfall.

As war disrupts Iran, its airline pilots are heading out and some are now reaching Indian carriers. For airlines in India scrambling to hire over 1,500 pilots, this could be an unexpected answer

Following trade talks between Beijing and Washington, China has lifted a month-long ban on boeing aircraft deliveries. This decision comes after a tentative agreement where the US reduced tariffs on Chinese imports, and China lowered duties on US goods. The move provides a boost to Boeing, which has faced challenges due to safety concerns and trade disputes, and unlocks payments for approximately 50 planes destined for Chinese carriers.

Air India has tied up loans worth $155 million (over Rs 1,000 crore) to make pre-delivery payment for three Boeing 777 planes, amid the national carrier making efforts to expand and rejig its fleet with new aircraft. Currently, the carrier has 15 Boeing 777s in its fleet.

Air India is considering acquiring Boeing aircraft initially meant for Chinese airlines, capitalizing on trade tensions between the US and China. Air India aims to bolster its transformation efforts with these additional aircraft.

Civil aviation minister Ajit Singh said Air India would not take the planes till the government decides on the monetary compensation Boeing owes the national carrier for a four-year delay in delivery.

Boeing Co lost another 12 orders for its grounded 737 MAX jetliner in October, and delivered 13 aircraft to customers, down from the 20 jets delivered in the same month a year ago, company data showed on Tuesday.

A Boeing 737 MAX, destined for Xiamen Airlines, is returning to the US. This follows another jet's similar return. The US-China trade war, with increased tariffs, disrupts Boeing's delivery plans. China's retaliatory tariffs impact the financial viability for Chinese airlines. Beijing considers measures to support airlines leasing Boeing jets. Uncertainty surrounds aircraft deliveries, potentially delaying them.

Boeing projects a global commercial aircraft fleet of nearly 50,000 by 2044, with developing markets driving growth. Supply chain challenges have slightly reduced delivery forecasts, contributing to a potential aircraft shortage. While passenger growth outpaces GDP, new deliveries struggle to meet demand, highlighting a shift in the industry's landscape with increased representation from Asian and Middle Eastern firms.

With AI seeking compensation for substantial delays in delivery of Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft, the US manufacturer today said it will "not write a cheque" for USD 500 to the airline.