The rollback came after the Federation of Indian Airlines raised concerns about the directive’s impact on fares. They said limiting seat selection fees could reduce ancillary revenue and lead to higher base fares.

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Australia's new Air Tanker Australia's new Air Tanker Back in 2023 Scramble Magazine wrote about three German Transalls that were sold to 'a civilian company' bound for Australia and that these would be conv

Australia's new Air Tanker

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We are about to witness the death of #American #civilaviation It's going to be interesting to see what survives.🤔

Illustrated mid-century advertisement promoting Convair passenger aircraft, showing an airport boarding scene. In the foreground, a uniformed airline captain wearing a peaked cap gestures with his hand in a welcoming motion while holding a ticket or booklet. A red carpet extends across the ramp toward a parked Convair airliner in the background, where a flight attendant in uniform walks forward carrying documents. Behind her, passengers—including a man in a coat and hat and a woman with a child—approach the aircraft along a roped pathway. A sign reading “Convair Gate” stands near a chain-link fence. Another aircraft is shown in flight in the sky above. The text reads “29 airlines invite you to fly the Convair,” emphasizing the widespread airline use of the aircraft. Additional text below lists airlines and describes the aircraft’s popularity and performance.

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#Convair #Advertisement #Aviation #Cv240 #AirTravel #VintageAd #PropellerAirliner #CivilAviation #Avgeek

1959 Weir Cook Airport Indianapolis Indiana Postcard
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#WeirCookAirport #IndianapolisIndiana #EasternAirlines #AirportArchitecture #LockheedElectra #CivilAviation #Indiana #Travel #VintagePostcard #Avgeek #Aviation #Postcards #Ephemera

Guerre en Iran: les compagnies étrangères fuient Israël et les tarifs s’envolent Les billets ont déjà augmenté de 15 % en dix jours alors que les transporteurs étrangers suspendent leurs vols ; les compagnies israéliennes profitent de leur position dominante

La guerre en Iran vide le ciel d’Israël : compagnies étrangères en fuite, billets qui flambent. Quand la géopolitique frappe l’aviation civile.
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La guerre en Iran vide le ciel d’Israël : compagnies étrangères en fuite, billets qui flambent. Quand la géopolitique frappe l’aviation civile.
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In a major boost for southern #TamilNadu, the Union Ministry of #CivilAviation on March 14 officially notified #MaduraiAirport as an #InternationalAirport, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the Tamil Nadu government and residents of the region.

#BREAKING #IndiaNews

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13 March 1977 – first flight of Sikorsky S-76 — On 13 March 1977, the prototype of the Sikorsky S-76 medium-size utility rotorcraft performed its first flight.

On 13 March 1977, the #Sikorsky #S76 took to the skies for the very first time. Today we mark the 49th #anniversary of that #MaidenFlight, which brought the beginning of a #helicopter that would go on to become one of the most recognizable twin-engine #rotorcraft in #CivilAviation.

AAIB report on Air India Boeing crash to be released soon: Civil Aviation minister Naidu New Delhi, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, on Monday, told Rajya Sabha that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigation into the Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad in June last year is progressing at a very good pace, and the report will be released "very soon". The London-bound Air India Boeing 787 flight AI171 had crashed within seconds after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people, including 241 persons onboard.

AAIB report on Air India Boeing crash to be released soon: Civil Aviation minister Naidu #AAIB #AirIndiaBoeing #CivilAviation #Naidu #socialnewsxyz

Scramble March 2026 live!

The March subscriber sections have just been published at our website. If you are not a member yet, visit our website at www.scramble.nl/magazine

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#Scramble #civilaviation #militaryaviation

Aircraft Photo of N3411 | Convair 640/F | SMB Stage Line | AirHistory.net #907660 Aircraft photo of N3411 - Convair 640/F - SMB Stage Line, taken by Rémi Dallot Collection at an unknown location in Unknown State, United States on 10 March 1982. Unknown photographer

A Convair 640 model on 10 March 1982. Anyone able to research / recognize the location of the picture?

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#Convair #Convair640 #SMBStageLine #aircraft #propliner #aviation #civilaviation

HAL partners with Russia to manufacture SJ-100 aircraft in India ✈️🇮🇳🇷🇺
A big step toward self-reliance in civil aviation & Make in India.

#MakeInIndia #HAL #IndianAviation #SJ100 #CivilAviation #AatmanirbharBharat #AviationNews #IndiaRussia #Aerospace 🚀✈️

Vista places large Challenger 3500 order

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#avgeek #avgeeks #civilaviation #ICYMI #VistaJet #Bombardier #CL3500

Israeli Fighter Jets Escort Wizz Air Flight After Onboard Security Scare Near Tel Aviv Aviation News – Israeli Air Force fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Wizz Air passenger flight from London to Tel Aviv on Sunday after reports of suspicious behavior onboard triggered standard aviation security procedures, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, operating as flight W95310, was approaching Ben-Gurion Airport when Israeli defense officials scrambled military aircraft as a precaution. According to the Israel Airports Authority, the alert was caused by a passenger who changed the airplane’s onboard network name to the word “terrorist,” prompting immediate concern.

#AviationNews #IsraelAirForce #WizzAir #BenGurionAirport #FlightSecurity #AirlineSafety #CivilAviation #TelAviv #AirportNews #TravelSafety

Scramble February 2026 live!

The February 2026 subscriber sections have just been published at our website. If you are not a member yet, visit our website at scramble.nl/magazine and see where you can get access to.

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Cessna 408 SkyCourier: From Commercial Cargo Aircraft to Military Use On 31 January, the Belgian government announced its intention to procure Cessna 408 SkyCourier aircraft for the air component of its armed forces. This decision is notable for a platform that was originally developed as a purely civilian design. It therefore warrants a closer examination of this new aircraft from Cessna and its potential military […] The post Cessna 408 SkyCourier: From Commercial Cargo Aircraft to Military Use appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

Cessna 408 SkyCourier: From Commercial Cargo Aircraft to Military Use #Articles #Civilaviation #Favorites #TOP

Committee backs one‑mile drone ban over ticketed events after industry support SB 11‑60, as amended, prohibits most civilian drone operations within 5,280 feet of ticketed entertainment events but includes exemptions for authorized operators, utilities and property owners; NASCAR and Live Nation testified in support and the committee voted 7‑0 to advance the bill.

Arizona's Senate just took a major step to protect concert-goers by advancing a bill that bans drones from flying over ticketed events, addressing safety concerns and industry support.

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ArizonaPublicSafety #CivilAviation #EventSafety #DroneRegulation

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Efforts are underway to convert Al-Qulay‘at military airport in Akkar, Lebanon, into a civilian airport, led by President Joseph Aoun. Plans include contracting MEAS for maintenance and a test landing by an Airbus, aiming to boost the local economy. #Lebanon #Akkar #CivilAviation

HAL targets civil aviation expansion, plans SJ100 assembly in India within three years - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News HAL plans to expand civil aviation, targeting SJ100 regional aircraft assembly in India within three years to boost revenues and regional.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to expand its civil aviation footprint with plans to produce semi-knockdown SuperJet 100 (SJ100) regional aircraft in India within three years.
#HAL #civilaviation #SuperJet100 #SJ100 #WingsIndia2026

Airbus Helicopters Posts Strong 2025 Growth on Sovereign Orders and UAS Momentum Aviation News – Airbus Helicopters recorded a robust performance in 2025, securing 544 gross orders worldwide as civil, military, and uncrewed markets showed strong growth, reinforcing its global leadership. Airbus Helicopters reported net orders of 536 units from 205 customers across 50 countries, delivering 392 helicopters during the year. The company achieved a 51% share of the civil and parapublic market, while its military market share rose to 28%, reflecting broad-based demand and renewed confidence from government customers.

#AirbusHelicopters #AviationNews #HelicopterIndustry #MilitaryAviation #CivilAviation #UAS #DefenseNews #NH90 #H145 #Aerospace

World’s First Combined Passenger–Cargo Boeing 737 Enters Service The Boeing 737-800NG in a combined passenger–cargo configuration is entering commercial service for the first time worldwide. Canadian airline Air Inuit is preparing to begin operations with this aircraft type after receiving the required approval from national regulators, according to Aerospace Global News. According to the carrier, Transport Canada has certified the modified aircraft, allowing […] The post World’s First Combined Passenger–Cargo Boeing 737 Enters Service appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

World’s First Combined Passenger–Cargo Boeing 737 Enters Service #Aviationnews #Civilaviation #News

The postcard shows a side view of a turboprop passenger airplane parked on an airport ramp. The aircraft is a Fokker F-27 Friendship operated by Bonanza Air Lines, with the registration number N754L painted near the tail. The fuselage is silver with “Bonanza” written near the front and “Bonanza Air Lines” along the rear. The vertical tail is painted bright red with black and white Bonanza branding. The plane has high-mounted wings with two propeller engines, one on each wing. A small red ground vehicle is positioned near the nose of the aircraft. The background is flat, open airfield terrain under a pale sky, with no terminal buildings visible.

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#BonanzaAirLines #FokkerF27 #TurbopropAircraft #VintageAviation #travel #Postcards #CivilAviation #Oldpostcards #AirportRamp #Avgeek

One week to go !!

On Saturday 17 January 2026, at least 14 teams will compete for the title of National Spotters Champion 2026.

Good news: entrance is free! Plus, there is ample free parking at the venue.

#NSK26 #DSC26 #militaryaviation #civilaviation #quiz

Day 8 "Twin Engine" of #kaphotochallenge
Deviating from me posting military aviation related photos, a shot of a @SKYexpress_air two engine Airbus A320 airliner taking off
#skyexpress #airliner #twoengine #twinengine #airbus #airbus320 #A320 #takeoff #avationphotography #civilaviation

Scramble January 2026 live!

The January subscriber sections have just been published at our website. If you are not a member yet, visit our website at www.scramble.nl/magazine
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On Saturday 17 January 2026, Scramble will host the Dutch Spotters Championship 2026 at De Dissel. 14 teams will battle various civil and military related questions, for the coveted trophy! Entrance is free! Everybody is welcome!

#NSK26 #DSC26 #militaryaviation #civilaviation #quiz

A color photograph shows a side-on, full-length view of a narrow-body commercial jet aircraft parked on an airport apron. The aircraft is an AVENSA Boeing 757-200, identifiable by its long, slender fuselage, swept wings with underwing turbofan engines, and tall vertical tail. The airplane is oriented left to right, with the nose facing right. The fuselage is painted white with large, bold blue lettering spelling “AVENSA” across the midsection. Beneath the forward fuselage, small black lettering identifies the model as “757.” The tail fin is white and carries the AVENSA logo: a stylized blue emblem with wings and a globe motif, along with the Venezuelan flag near the top of the tail. The aircraft registration “YV-77C” is visible near the rear fuselage, just ahead of the tail. Passenger windows run in a straight line along the fuselage, and the cockpit windows are clearly visible at the nose. The main landing gear is down, with multiple wheels resting on the concrete surface, and the nose gear is aligned straight. The aircraft sits on a wide expanse of gray airport pavement marked by a yellow centerline running toward the camera in the foreground. In the background are low airport buildings, service vehicles, and ground equipment, all appearing small compared to the aircraft. Above, the sky is partly cloudy with soft blue and gray tones, suggesting daylight and fair weather. The image is factual and documentary in style, resembling an aviation postcard or promotional photograph rather than an action scene.

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#Avgeek #AviationPhotography #Boeing757 #VintageAviation #AirlineHistory #AircraftPostcard #CommercialAviation #JetAirliner #AirportApron #CivilAviation

HAL Dhruv NG helicopter completes maiden flight - Air Data News Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the inaugural flight of its Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopter in Bengaluru on December 30. The event was

HAL Dhruv NG helicopter completes maiden flight #civilaviation #DhruvNG #HAL #Helicopter #India #Shaktiengine www.airdatanews.com/hal-dhruv-ng-maiden-flig...

HAL Marks Civil Aviation Milestone with Dhruv NG Flight Aviation News – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed the inaugural flight of its Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopter in Bengaluru, marking its formal entry into the civil aviation helicopter sector and reinforcing India’s push for Aatmanirbharta in aviation. The milestone matters as it signals domestic capability in designing and delivering modern civil helicopters. The inaugural flight took place on December 30, 2025, at HAL’s Helicopter Division in Bengaluru.

#HAL #DhruvNG #IndianAviation #CivilAviation #Aatmanirbharta #Helicopter #MakeInIndia #Bengaluru #Rotorcraft #AviationNews