Uzbekistan’s private carrier Centrum Air officially launched operations to the Maldives capital on Sunday, inaugurating direct flights to Male’ as part of its regional expansion strategy. The airline said the new service will help meet growing demand for tourist accommodation in the Maldives, while offering passengers onward connections from Male’ to Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Namangan, and further destinations including Jeddah and other regional hubs. Centrum Air’s entry

SriLankan Airlines has issued a statement expressing solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka and passengers affected by ongoing adverse weather conditions, pledging that safety remains its highest priority as the country faces widespread travel disruptions. The national carrier acknowledged delays and cancellations caused by heavy rains and flooding, apologizing to travelers for the inconvenience. “Your safety has always been, and will always remain, our highest priority,” th

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be “considered closed,” a declaration that heightens tensions with Caracas but does not amount to a formal aviation order. In a post on social media, Trump wrote: “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gill denounced the remarks

Airbus has announced urgent precautionary measures for its A320 family after analysis of a recent in‑service event revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. The manufacturer said a significant number of aircraft currently in service may be impacted, prompting immediate action. Airbus explained that it has worked proactively with aviation authorities to request corrective steps from operators via an Alert Operators T

FlyDubai, the low-cost sister airline to Emirates, announced a major fleet expansion at the Dubai Air Show with an initial order for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Valued at an estimated $24 billion, the deal marks the first time the carrier will diversify beyond its all-Boeing fleet. The announcement, made Tuesday, was presented as a memorandum of understanding (MoU), indicating that further negotiations are expected before the agreement is finalized. Both Airbus and FlyDubai

Centrum Air has announced the introduction of direct flights between Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Male’, Maldives, beginning November 30, 2025. The new service will operate weekly every Sunday. The flights will be operated by the Airbus A321, configured to carry 216 passengers. Centrum Air emphasized that the Maldives remains a highly sought‑after destination for holidaymakers from Uzbekistan, and the direct service is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable. As p

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed responsibility for shooting down a Sudanese Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft over the city of Babanusa, escalating ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). According to a statement released by the RSF, the aircraft had conducted airstrikes on several towns in West Kordofan including Wad Banda, Aiyal Bakhit, El-Fula, and Babanusa resulting in civilian casualties. The RSF said its air d

On October 27, 1988, the ATR 72 made its first flight from Toulouse, France. Developed by ATRl a joint venture between France’s Aérospatiale and Italy’s Aeritalia the aircraft was designed as a stretched, higher-capacity version of the ATR 42, tailored for regional routes. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124 engines, the ATR 72 offered seating for up to 72 passengers and a range of approximately 1,800 kilometers. Its turboprop configuration delivered lower fuel burn

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flights between Thiruvananthapuram , India, and Male’, Maldives starting today, October 26, 2025. The new service adds to IndiGo’s growing presence in the India Maldives corridor and introduces an alternative for travelers on a route previously served only by Maldivian. The flights are operated using ATR 72-600 aircraft, with departures from Trivandrum at 12:00 PM and arrivals in Male’ at 1:15 PM. Return flights leave Male’ at 2:05 PM and rea

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