Indian pilot Smit Machchhar is being praised after helping prevent a potential disaster aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. According to Israeli officials, Machchhar was seriously injured after his co-pilot reportedly attacked him with a knife during the flight. Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to activate the cockpit door release, allowing crew members and...
Pakistan’s decision to extend its airspace restrictions for Indian airlines continues to take a heavy toll on India’s aviation industry, with carriers facing mounting operational costs, longer flight times, and growing financial pressure. The prolonged ban has forced Indian airlines to avoid Pakistani airspace on key international routes, particularly flights bound for Europe, North America,...
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have updated their travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, as regional security concerns continue to evolve. The revised guidance urges travellers to remain vigilant, monitor official government updates, and stay in close contact with airlines...
Karachi: A private airline at Jinnah International Airport performed a surprising and concerning act by allowing extra passengers to board a flight already filled to capacity. According to aviation sources, the airline boarded two additional passengers beyond the number of available seats on its Islamabad-bound flight PA-206. The flight’s captain raised an objection after discovering...