5+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) The Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company's Public Relations Department has announced a nationwide suspension of all flights at airports across Iran until further notice." This decision follows an aviation directive issued by the Civil Aviation Organization aimed at ensuring passenger safety, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid travelling to airports during this period and to stay updated through official media channels for further information. On June 13, Reuters reported that escalating conflict in the Middle East has negatively impacted airline stocks worldwide. Shares of British Airways' parent company IAG dropped 4.6 per cent, Delta Air Lines fell 4 per cent, and Ryanair declined by 3.5 per cent. The surge in oil prices following recent attacks has also raised concerns about rising jet fuel costs. According to Safe Airspace, a website operated by OPSGROUP, air traffic is now…...

21+ hour, 8+ min ago (186+ words) Air Serbia, the national carrier of Serbia, is close to finalising negotiations with the Azerbaijani side on the launch of direct Belgrade'Baku flights, scheduled to begin next summer. According to local media, the airline's CEO, Ji" Marek made the announcement in an interview with Radio and Television of Serbia (RTS). Marek noted that Air Serbia is also evaluating the possibility of opening a new route to the Middle East. "In Europe, we plan to further expand our network and introduce new destinations. Following the successful launch of the direct route to Tbilisi, we are now in the final phase of negotiations on initiating our next route to Baku. A final decision will be made soon. We are also considering a destination in the Middle East," Marek told RTS. He also highlighted the airline's cooperation with the Kazakh carrier SCAT, which…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago (335+ words) Before Emirates was established, Dubai International Airport relied on Bahrain's Gulf Air for international service. With just $10 million in seed funding and two wet-leased aircraft from Pakistan International Airlines " a Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 " Emirates launched on October 25, 1985, with flights to Karachi and Mumbai. Reflecting on this evolution, an article by Khaleej Times cited Sheikh Ahmed, who recently stated, "When the government set up Emirates 40 years ago and we began expanding dnata's capabilities to support the city's growth, we had a clear mission " be the best at what we do; and deliver value to Dubai, our stakeholders, and the communities we serve." Today, Emirates operates a fleet of 260 aircraft and flies to more than 160 destinations across over 85 countries, with further expansion on the horizon. Boutros also recalled the guiding principle from Sheikh Mohammed in 1985: "Be good, look good and make…...

8+ mon, 17+ hour ago (342+ words) News of Azerbaijan, Interviews, Analysis of Azerbaijan, Important News of Azerbaijan, News from Baku, Interviews with Azerbaijani Analysts, International Experts, Baku, Azerbaijan Red Wings resumes direct flights from Moscow to Baku Red Wings Airlines has announced the resumption of direct regular flights between Zhukovsky Airport, near Moscow, and Baku. The first flight is scheduled for April 27, 2025, Caliber.Az reports, citing the airline's press service. Flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Departures from Zhukovsky Airport are set for 16:20 (local time), with return flights from Baku at 21:40 (local time). The journey is expected to take approximately 3.5 hours. Azerbaijan-Israel-USA: Alliance for stability in Caucasus and Middle East Beyond oil and arms Sky News Arabic reveals Trump's letter to Iran's supreme leader A call for peace or a warning? Musk's GrokAI launches on Telegram with enhanced math and science skills…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) News of Azerbaijan, Interviews, Analysis of Azerbaijan, Important News of Azerbaijan, News from Baku, Interviews with Azerbaijani Analysts, International Experts, Baku, Azerbaijan UAE budget carrier increases weekly flights to Azerbaijan and Georgia Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the first low-cost carrier based in the UAE capital, has expanded its route network by increasing the number of flights to Baku, Azerbaijan, and Tbilisi, Georgia. According to a statement from the airline, direct flights between Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport and Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport will now operate six times weekly. Flights are scheduled from Tuesdays through Sundays. Starting August 7, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will also raise the frequency of flights to Tbilisi to eight per week, including two flights every Thursday. This enhancement aims to provide more reliable and convenient air connections between Abu Dhabi and the Georgian capital. Adel Al…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to purchase a total of 26 Boeing aircraft in a deal estimated to be worth nearly $19 billion, according to Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking at a press conference on August 1 held at the ministry, Zafrul said the aircraft deal forms part of ongoing commercial agreements between Malaysia and the United States, and was reinforced during recent trade negotiations, Caliber.Az reports via Malaysian media." "We made some commercial commitments, which have already been announced, but we reinforced them. One is the Boeing aircraft purchase," he said. The minister outlined that the agreement will be carried out in two phases, with each involving 13 aircraft. The first phase is valued at $9.5 billion, while the second phase is expected to match that amount. "We also committed to an additional 13 Boeing…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago (231+ words) Hong Kong authorities have recovered two "black boxes" from a cargo plane that crashed earlier this week, killing two airport security workers, and have pledged to release a preliminary report within a month. The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), responsible for investigating the crash, confirmed on October 25 that the two flight data recorders were retrieved from the wreckage on the night of October 24" after the Airport Authority lifted the aircraft's tail from the water. The AAIA noted that the devices had been waterlogged, Caliber.Az reports via South China Morning Post. The Airport Authority deployed a professional team and two salvage vessels on October 23 to remove the plane, which went down on October 20. The AAIA has sent the recovered devices to a laboratory for preliminary examination to determine the next steps. Experts will conduct an in-depth analysis of the collected…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) Two flying cars from a unit of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc. reportedly collided while airborne during a rehearsal for the Changchun air show, raising renewed concerns over the safety of the technology. According to Xpeng Aeroht, the EV maker's subsidiary established in 2020, cited by Bloomberg,one of the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) caught fire upon landing, while the other managed to touch down safely. Footage of the incident showed black smoke rising from the damaged eVTOL in a flat grassy field, with firetrucks on site. The company stated that the collision occurred because the two aircraft flew too close together during practice. Authorities have since cleared the scene and are conducting an investigation into the cause. The incident could pose asetback for Xpeng Aeroht, which has been preparing to launch deliveries of its Land Aircraft…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago (428+ words) News of Azerbaijan, Interviews, Analysis of Azerbaijan, Important News of Azerbaijan, News from Baku, Interviews with Azerbaijani Analysts, International Experts, Baku, Azerbaijan Smuggling balloons from Belarus trigger major disruption at Vilnius Airport Vilnius Airport was forced to halt operations overnight after meteorological balloons were detected in Lithuanian airspace, disrupting flights from Friday evening until Saturday morning (November 28-29). Lithuanian media reports that the restrictions led to significant travel disruptions: three flights were cancelled, nine were diverted to the airports in Kaunas and Riga, and the departure and arrival times of ten flights were adjusted. In total, more than three thousand passengers and 22 flights were affected. The authorities had initially planned to lift the restrictions at 02:15 local time, but the deadline was extended several times, with the airspace ultimately reopening at around 07:03. According to preliminary findings, the suspension of airport operations was…...