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Weather patterns and heavy rainfall in Lebanon

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Lebanon faces flash floods and heavy rain

Following a period of atmospheric instability, Lebanon transitioned toward typical summer patterns. While highland fog and scattered light rain persisted in northern areas over a weekend, temperatures were forecast to ri

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Central Asian and Turkish aviation expansion

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: AJet to launch direct flights from Istanbul to Kazakhstan

Aviation connectivity and flight frequencies are expanding across Central Asia and Turkey. Turkey and Kazakhstan have formalized cooperation through a memorandum of understanding signed in Istanbul by Kemal Yüksek, Direc

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Air India incident triggers nationwide pilot drug testing

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Latest: DGCA orders pilot drug testing in India amid SpiceJet financial scrutiny

Following the 4 August 2026 Air India flight AI2379 incident, where an Airbus A320neo dropped 300 feet and injured approximately 24 people, the pilot-in-command tested positive for marijuana. In response, Air India expan

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Delhi startup and incubation policy initiatives

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Latest: India pharma sector to focus on R&D and innovation, says Piyush Goyal

The Delhi government has introduced the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy 2026 to revitalize the capital’s entrepreneurial landscape. To support this initiative, the government has allocated ₹400 crore to fund incubati

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Air India pilot investigation and hydraulic failure report

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Latest: Air India terminates pilot after positive drug test following flight incident

The Indian aviation sector has faced scrutiny following a safety incident involving Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi. During the flight, an Airbus A320 experienced a sudden altitude upset whil

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Aviation security incident in India

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Latest: Aviation incidents and new hub-and-spoke services in India

An Air India Express flight traveling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to New Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on a Monday evening following a bomb threat. A crew member discov

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Turkey UAV regulatory changes and pilot growth

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Latest: Turkey sees 367% increase in UAV pilot applications

Turkey’s Civil Aviation General Directorate (SHGM) implemented a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) regulation that shifts flight authorization from aircraft weight to pilot license levels (P0, P1, and P2). This new frame

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Ecuador aviation and tourism growth

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Latest: Ecuador and Quito report rising air connectivity and tourism in 2026

Ecuador is experiencing significant growth in aviation connectivity and tourism. In the first half of 2026, total air passenger movement in the country reached 4,041,495, representing a 5.46% increase over the previous y

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Air India fleet expansion and financial challenges

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Latest: Air India seeks US$1.5 billion equity infusion from Tata and Singapore Airlines

In July 2026, Air India, owned by the Tata Group, unveiled a major fleet-modernization programme, planning to add 50–60 new aircraft—a mix of wide-body and narrow-body types—within the next 18 months as part of a larger

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Turkey civil aviation digital transformation

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Latest: Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority praised for digital service improvements

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) in Turkey has announced a digital transformation initiative under the New Civil Aviation Model. Coordinated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the project ut

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India aviation market performance

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Latest: India domestic aviation passenger traffic declines in July

India’s aviation sector has faced varying performance metrics throughout mid-2026. In June, the industry demonstrated resilience despite rising operating expenses driven by a 71% year-on-year surge in Singapore jet fuel

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