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American Airlines Selects SpaceX Starlink to Revolutionize In-Flight Connectivity.

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American Airlines has partnered with SpaceX to equip over 500 of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft with high-speed Starlink satellite internet, signaling a significant expansion for the service ahead of SpaceX's upcoming IPO.

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American Airlines Selects SpaceX Starlink to Revolutionize In-Flight Connectivity

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FitsAir Launches Direct Ahmedabad–Colombo Route to Accelerate Sri Lankan Tourism.

May 24, 2026 at 7:31 AM

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Aviation Landscape Shifts: 17 Routes Suspended and One Airport Left Vacant Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown.

May 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Surging Oil Prices Skyrocket Airline Fuel Costs, Threatening Passenger Ticket Prices.

May 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM

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Sri Lanka and Vietnam Bolster Economic Ties with New Trade and Aviation Initiatives

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May 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Sri Lanka and Vietnam Bolster Economic Ties with New Trade and Aviation Initiatives.

Sri Lanka and Vietnam held a major Trade, Investment, and Tourism Forum in Colombo, resulting in new direct flight routes and the establishment of a dedicated business council to reach a $1 billion trade target by 2030.

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Travel

Global Airline Industry Slashes Thousands of Summer Flights Amid Fuel Cost Crisis.

May 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Surging jet fuel costs triggered by regional conflicts have forced major airlines, including United and the now-defunct Spirit Airlines, to cancel over 75,000 summer flights, causing significant disruption to global travel capacity.

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Global Airline Industry Slashes Thousands of Summer Flights Amid Fuel Cost Crisis

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Aviation Industry Reacts as Spirit Airlines Permanently Grounds Flights.

May 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM

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Delta Air Lines Faces Operational Crisis as Crew Scheduling Shortfalls Trigger Massive Cancellations.

May 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM

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Aviation

JetBlue Expands Operations in Fort Lauderdale Following Spirit Airlines Collapse.

Following the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines, JetBlue has announced the introduction of 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale to maintain connectivity and support affected passengers.

May 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Tracking Global Capital: How Surging Private Jet Routes Reveal Wealth Shifts.

Data from the latest wealth reports indicates significant shifts in private aviation, highlighting how ultra-high-net-worth individuals are moving capital and adopting multi-city lifestyles across key global hubs.

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Technology

Joby Aviation Conducts Historic Air Taxi Demonstration Flights Over New York City.

May 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM

Joby Aviation successfully completed its first point-to-point electric air taxi demonstration flights in NYC, showcasing a future where commutes between Manhattan and major airports take less than 10 minutes with zero emissions.

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Alaska Airlines Escalates Seattle Aviation Turf War with Inaugural European Route.

April 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM

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Indian Airlines Resume Doha Flight Services Amidst Regional De-escalation.

April 30, 2026 at 4:08 AM

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India's Major Airlines Sound Alarm Over Potential Operational Shutdown Amid Fuel Crisis.

April 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM

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Geopolitical Tensions Lead European Travelers to Adopt 'Wait and See' Booking Strategy

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April 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Geopolitical Tensions Lead European Travelers to Adopt 'Wait and See' Booking Strategy.

Wizz Air reports a trend of late-stage vacation bookings as consumers react to geopolitical uncertainty from the Iran war, though overall travel appetite remains robust.

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Local News

Sri Lanka Seeks Global Private Sector Partners for Mattala Airport Revitalization.

April 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM

The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has officially launched a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from international investors to revitalize the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) through new aviation-focused investment opportunities.

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Sri Lanka Seeks Global Private Sector Partners for Mattala Airport Revitalization

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US Airline Industry Grapples with Escalating Jet Fuel Costs Amid Global Conflict.

April 24, 2026 at 12:54 PM

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Hawaiian Airlines Joins oneworld Alliance, Expanding Pacific Connectivity.

April 24, 2026 at 6:07 AM

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Technology

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Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights Amid Critical Jet Fuel Shortage Triggered by Conflict.

April 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM

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Aviation•

April 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Southwest Airlines Seating Policy Shifts Spark Controversy for Plus-Size Travelers.

Southwest Airlines has updated its 'Customer of Size' policy, leading to increased scrutiny and complaints from plus-size travelers who claim the new requirements for purchasing extra seats are creating inconsistent and often public, uncomfortable experiences.

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