Tag: Aviation policy
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Air India presses Delhi for Xinjiang airspace access as Pakistan overflight ban hurts finances
Air India pushes for access to Xinjiang airspace Air India has quietly escalated its lobbying to secure permission from the Indian government to use a sensitive piece of airspace over China’s Xinjiang region. The move comes as the airline confronts mounting financial strain tied to a ban on Indian carriers flying over Pakistan, a route…
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Air India Pushes for Xinjiang Airspace Access to Ease Pakistan Flight Ban Fallout
Air India Eyes Shorter Routes via Xinjiang as Pakistan Ban Hits Finances Air India is actively lobbying the Indian government to press China for access to a sensitive military airspace zone over Xinjiang. The goal is to shorten long-haul routes by flying through airspace that would bypass longer overland paths, thereby reducing fuel costs and…
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Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortages Trigger Travel Chaos Amid Shutdown
What happened on November 8 On November 8, thousands of flights were impacted as air traffic control staffing shortages intersected with the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a surge in delays and cancellations, forcing travelers to navigate a day of mounting travel chaos. Airlines warned of cascading disruptions as ground crews,…
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Air Traffic Controller Shortages Fuel Widespread Flight Delays During Government Shutdown
Emergency Strain on Air Travel as Shutdown Persists Flight delays are piling up across the United States as the government shutdown stretches on, placing unprecedented pressure on air traffic controllers who have continued working without pay for over a month. The federal workforce shortage has intensified a preexisting capacity challenge in U.S. airspace, turning routine…
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India-China Direct Flights Resume: IndiGo to Restart Oct 26
Background: Resumption after a pause India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that direct air services between India and China will be restored by the end of October 2025. The agreement aligns with ongoing political efforts to normalise people-to-people exchanges and streamline travel for citizens of both countries. The decision comes after a…