Qatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, making it mandatory for travellers to secure visas before departure. The move comes amid tightening travel regulations across the Gulf region.

The advisory, issued by the Pakistani Embassy in Doha, follows similar restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, indicating a broader shift tow...

Growing geopolitical tensions across West Asian airspace are reshaping global travel patterns, pushing passengers to prefer non-stop flights over traditional one-stop connections via Gulf hubs. In response, major carriers such as Lufthansa, Air Canada, and British Airways are actively redrawing their Asia networks.

Airlines are increasing direct connectivity to Indi...

India’s proposed partnership with Russia for the Sukhoi Su-57 is moving ahead, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited now awaiting a detailed investment quote from the Russian side for potential licensed production in India.

The plan focuses on manufacturing the fifth-generation stealth fighter domestically, which would mark a major step in strengthening India’s indigen...

Air India has announced Halwara as its newest domestic destination, becoming the first airline to operate scheduled flights from the newly inaugurated Halwara International Airport in Punjab.

Starting May 15, 2026, the airline will operate four daily flights between Delhi and Halwara, enhancing connectivity for Ludhiana, a major industrial hub.

The new rou...

The Indian Air Force has invited indigenous industry partners to develop a Medium Altitude Heavy Lift Airship under the DAP-2020 Make-I category, boosting self-reliance in advanced aerospace platforms.

The proposed hydrogen-based airship will support persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), communication relay, and drone launch operations, offeri...