Lufthansa blames jet fuel price spike as it axes CityLine service

Europe’s second largest airline Lufthansa has reacted to the kerosene price spike triggered by the war in Iran by accelerating plans to stop using inefficient planes and trim back loss-making routes. “The package for accelerated implementation of fleet and capacity measures is unavoidable in light of the sharply increased kerosene costs and geopolitical instability,” chief…

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Esther Anil recalls how fans still called her ‘Drishyam papa’ after she moved to Mumbai | Malayalam Movie News

Years after her memorable portrayal of Anu in the acclaimed film ‘Drishyam’, Esther Anil has embarked on a new chapter in Mumbai, yet she finds herself continually greeted as ‘Drishyam papa’ by fans. This enduring connection to her childhood role, which she played at just 12 years old, has made her college experience uniquely nostalgic….

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Live updates: Iran war news, 4 US crew killed in Iraq plane crash as blasts rock Tehran during mass rally

As the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supply, experts warned that related supply shocks to a critical chipmaking material – helium – could hurt semiconductor production and push already high chip prices even higher should the conflict persist. A byproduct of natural gas production, helium is a colorless and odorless gas used for…

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DGCA grants licence to India’s first seaplane airline; service to start in Lakshadweep

SkyHop Aviation founder & CEO Avani Singh NEW DELHI: After some fits and starts in the past, India will again see seaplane services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted air operator certificate (AOC or licence) to SkyHop Aviation which plans to become India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.In the first phase, SkyHop…

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