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Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air Add Fuel Charge Amid Iran War: How Much Will Fares Rise?
A fuel surcharge is an extra fee added to tickets when jet fuel prices rise sharply.
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From Ground To Aviation: Why Hormuz Disruption Is Making Every Fuel Pricier
The war in the Middle East is snarling one of the world's most critical energy arteries, and the ripple effects are global. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage between Iran and Oman, normally carries about 20 million barrels of oil per day.
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Middle East Torn By War, But Why Have Airfares All Across The World Shot Up?
Even if the conflict is happening thousands of kilometres away, disruptions in Middle Eastern airspace are pushing global flight fares higher.
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NASA Successfully Tests Drag-Reducing Laminar-Flow Wing in Flight
NASA has successfully flown its 40-inch CATNLF laminar-flow wing model aboard an F-15B aircraft in January 2026. The test confirmed the drag-reducing design performs safely in flight. By maintaining smooth airflow over wings, the technology could improve fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent, lowering airline costs and reducing carbon emissions signi...
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On Grounded Dreamliner's Fuel Switches, Aviation Ministry Cites Air India Inspections
The Centre said that inspections of the fuel control switches on a grounded Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner have found both switches "satisfactory", following a pilot's report that a switch did not remain properly latched in the 'RUN' position.
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7 Top Europe Trips From India Under Rs 1 Lakh Budget
Europe for under ₹1 lakh isn't a hack or compromise—it's strategic travel potentially boosted by government support.
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NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Before IndiGo Took Over, 9 Airlines That Vanished From Indian Skies In The Last 25 Years
High operating costs, volatile fuel prices, thin margins, regulatory pressure, and fierce competition make aviation one of the toughest industries
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India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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Travellers Flying Out Of Singapore To Be Charged "Green Fuel Levy" From Next Year
The green fuel levy applies only to tickets issued from 1 April 2026 onward for flights departing from Singapore.
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Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air Add Fuel Charge Amid Iran War: How Much Will Fares Rise?
A fuel surcharge is an extra fee added to tickets when jet fuel prices rise sharply.
-
From Ground To Aviation: Why Hormuz Disruption Is Making Every Fuel Pricier
The war in the Middle East is snarling one of the world's most critical energy arteries, and the ripple effects are global. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage between Iran and Oman, normally carries about 20 million barrels of oil per day.
-
Middle East Torn By War, But Why Have Airfares All Across The World Shot Up?
Even if the conflict is happening thousands of kilometres away, disruptions in Middle Eastern airspace are pushing global flight fares higher.
-
NASA Successfully Tests Drag-Reducing Laminar-Flow Wing in Flight
NASA has successfully flown its 40-inch CATNLF laminar-flow wing model aboard an F-15B aircraft in January 2026. The test confirmed the drag-reducing design performs safely in flight. By maintaining smooth airflow over wings, the technology could improve fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent, lowering airline costs and reducing carbon emissions signi...
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On Grounded Dreamliner's Fuel Switches, Aviation Ministry Cites Air India Inspections
The Centre said that inspections of the fuel control switches on a grounded Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner have found both switches "satisfactory", following a pilot's report that a switch did not remain properly latched in the 'RUN' position.
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7 Top Europe Trips From India Under Rs 1 Lakh Budget
Europe for under ₹1 lakh isn't a hack or compromise—it's strategic travel potentially boosted by government support.
-
NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Before IndiGo Took Over, 9 Airlines That Vanished From Indian Skies In The Last 25 Years
High operating costs, volatile fuel prices, thin margins, regulatory pressure, and fierce competition make aviation one of the toughest industries
-
India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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Travellers Flying Out Of Singapore To Be Charged "Green Fuel Levy" From Next Year
The green fuel levy applies only to tickets issued from 1 April 2026 onward for flights departing from Singapore.
