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SriLankan Airlines has appointed Vipul Misra as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, bringing more than two decades of experience in aircraft engineering and aviation leadership to the national carrier. He has built his career across several major Indian airlines, including Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan. His experience spans legacy carriers, full-service airlines and low-cost operators, giving him exposure to di

Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 31.5 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, highlighting a gradual recovery in air traffic after a challenging start to the year. Passenger numbers were down 31.3% compared with the same period in 2025, largely due to regional airspace restrictions that affected airline operations and international connectivity. However, traffic showed a clear improvement during the second quarter. Passenger volumes increased from 3.5

SriLankan Airlines is supporting 18-year-old Seneesa Goonewardena, Sri Lanka’s official student representative for Mission ShakthiSAT, by sponsoring her travel to India. The global initiative will bring together young girls from 108 countries to design and build a satellite, promoting STEM education and international collaboration. Seneesa was selected through a competitive national programme involving more than 200 Sri Lankan schoolgirls. The next phase will take place at Ga

Regional airline FLY91 has added Tirupati as its 13th destination, strengthening air connectivity across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The airline will connect Tirupati with Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry, supporting pilgrimage, leisure, education and business travel. Daily flights will operate between Tirupati and Hyderabad, while Vijayawada services will run four days a week and Rajahmundry flights three days a week. Tirupati is a major pilgrimage centre, home to the

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has expanded AVIAREPS India’s mandate from South India representation to a pan-India General Sales Agent (GSA) role. The move aims to strengthen the airline’s presence, trade engagement and sales across key Indian markets. Maldivian currently operates direct flights from Malé to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, along with services between Hanimaadhoo and Thiruvananthapuram. India remains an important source market for the Maldives

The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has strengthened its commitment to the air cargo sector as the industry navigates increasing geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory challenges. During the latest general assembly of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt (ACCF), BARIG Chairman and Executive Director Michael Hoppe was re-elected to the Executive Board, representing the airline segment. BARIG said closer cooperation among airlines, logi

SriLankan Airlines has honoured three leading travel agencies in Hyderabad for their outstanding Business Class ticket sales during a limited-time contest aimed at boosting premium bookings. Arohaka International Tours and Travels, Uniglobe Focus Travel, and Joy World Travels were recognised with gift parcels for their excellent performance. The initiative highlighted the airline’s focus on strengthening its partnership with travel agents. Ishfaaq Uvaim, Manager for Telangana

Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has been honoured with the 2026 APEX Award for Best Cabin Service in the Middle East at the APEX Awards ceremony held during the Future Travel Experience (FTE) EMEA event in Dublin, Ireland. The award is based on verified passenger feedback from more than one million flights across over 600 airlines worldwide, evaluating categories such as cabin service, seat comfort, food and beverages, in-flight entertainment, and Wi-Fi connecti