India halts flights at three Andhra airports as Cyclone Arnab strengthens
The Ministry of Civil Aviation ordered a temporary suspension of operations at three airports in Andhra Pradesh amid worsening Cyclone Arnab conditions.
27 Oct 2026
Aviation
All UnbarNews coverage of Aviation: 28 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
India
Nor'easter Sweeps US East Coast, Cancels Hundreds of Flights and Knocks Out Power
A strong winter storm has forced the cancellation of about 400 flights and left roughly 100,000 customers without electricity across the eastern United States.
27 Sept 2026
World
UAE joins regional ban on Iranian carriers amid tightening US aviation sanctions
The United Arab Emirates announced it will prohibit Iranian airlines from operating in its airspace, aligning with several neighboring states as U.S. measures choke Iran's aviation industry.
25 Sept 2026
World
Iran suspends Baghdad and Muscat flights as US sanctions approach
Airlines halt services while Tehran negotiates with Iraq and Oman amid looming US aviation restrictions.
23 Sept 2026
Business
Verizon fiber outage triggers massive flight delays at Newark and Philadelphia airports
A cut to a Verizon fiber line caused FAA equipment failures, grounding hundreds of flights into the New York‑area hubs on Monday, CNBC reports.
21 Sept 2026
India
Houthi missile and drone barrage sparks chaos at Riyadh airport
Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile as explosions rattled the capital after a large‑scale Houthi strike.
20 Sept 2026
US
Pilot Issues Mayday After Bird Strike Causes Michigan F-16 Crash
A National Guard F-16 went down near Alpena following a reported bird strike, prompting the pilot to request emergency assistance.
18 Sept 2026
India
Mid‑air Brawl Breaks Out on Bangladesh‑India Flight, Passengers Injured
A heated confrontation erupted aboard a Bangladesh‑operated aircraft traveling to India, leaving several travelers with torn clothing and minor injuries, Times of India reported.
18 Sept 2026
India
HAL Airport Launches India's First Satellite‑Guided Helicopter Landing Procedure
The Bengaluru‑based facility has begun using an RNP CAT H approach, a first for Indian civil aviation.
18 Sept 2026
World
U.S. greenlights F-35 fighter sale to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war
The Trump administration has moved forward with a proposed F-35 jet deal for Riyadh, pending congressional consent.
18 Sept 2026
World
Sepehran Boeing 737’s cabin torn apart during emergency landing in Mashhad
A sudden violent shaking forced a Sepehran Airlines flight to land abruptly, leaving the aircraft’s interior damaged and passengers shaken.
16 Sept 2026
US
Miami cargo jet crash spotlights safety concerns at Amazon's 21 Air carrier
A crash at Miami International Airport involving a 21 Air cargo plane operating for Amazon has renewed scrutiny of the carrier’s safety practices.
12 Sept 2026
Business
U.S. eases airport security rules on liquids and gate checks a quarter‑century after 9/11
The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back several post‑9/11 screening measures as newer threats and technology shift the security landscape.
11 Sept 2026
US
Miami runway mishap shows Amazon cargo pilot’s repeated speed alerts
A pilot on an Amazon freighter warned his colleague for almost two minutes that the aircraft was descending too quickly before it left a Miami runway, NPR reports.
10 Sept 2026
UK
UK travellers can claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights
New guidance outlines how passengers can enforce their rights under UK law after flight disruptions at major airports.
9 Sept 2026
World
Five Indonesian airports resume flights after ash cloud clears
Authorities removed volcanic ash from runways, allowing thousands of delayed flights to take off.
8 Sept 2026
US
Cargo aircraft overruns Miami runway, ignites in blaze
A cargo plane skidded off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, catching fire and causing multiple fatalities.
7 Sept 2026
World
Amazon cargo aircraft makes emergency landing in Miami
An Amazon-owned plane performed an unexpected crash‑landing at Miami International Airport, prompting a safety investigation.
7 Sept 2026
World
Investigation launched after Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami runway
A Boeing 767 freighter operated by Amazon Air crashed on take‑off at Miami International Airport, killing five and injuring five others.
7 Sept 2026
World
China constructs hidden desert airbase to accelerate advanced aircraft testing
Times of India reports Beijing is developing a covert airfield in a remote desert to speed up trials of its next‑generation fighters.
7 Sept 2026
Business
Anak Krakatau eruption forces mass flight cancellations at Jakarta hub
Ash from the volcano shut down hundreds of departures from Indonesia's busiest gateway, spilling over into Monday.
7 Sept 2026
World
Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami runway, killing five
A Boeing 767-300 freighter skidded off the runway at Miami International Airport, igniting a blaze that left five dead and five injured.
7 Sept 2026
World
Freight jet carrying Amazon goods makes emergency landing in Miami after crash
An Amazon cargo aircraft suffered a crash-landing at Miami International Airport, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
6 Sept 2026
India
Indian officials salute pilot Abhinandan's bravery following his release
Prime Minister and defence leaders praised the courage of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman after his repatriation from Pakistan.
3 Sept 2026
Business
Ukrainian drone surge pushes airlines to steer clear of Russian skies
President Zelenskyy warns carriers that expanding drone activity over Ukraine makes Russian airspace increasingly hazardous.
2 Sept 2026
World
Strong gusts overturn four planes on Forlì airport tarmac
Around‑120 km/h winds at Forlì airport in Italy’s Emilia‑Romagna region tipped over four light aircraft, triggering emergency crews and safety checks.
23 Aug 2026
World
Qatar dismisses Iran's allegations of detained pilots as unfounded
Qatar's foreign ministry says Iranian claims about missing pilots are baseless and that Iranian aircraft breached Qatari airspace, prompting legal action.
18 Aug 2026
World
Doha Refutes Iran's Allegation of Detaining Missing Aircrew, Calls It Media Stunt
Qatar’s foreign ministry dismisses Tehran’s claim of holding missing pilots as unfounded and urges Iran to produce proof.
18 Aug 2026
