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In an era where flights are often associated with long layovers and tedious journeys, one remarkable route stands out for its extraordinary brevity. Operated by Loganair, the world's shortest scheduled flight connects the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, taking less than two minutes to complete.

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) marked a significant milestone on Friday with its first successful trial landing, paving the way for its expected operational launch early next year. An Indian Air Force C295 multi-role tactical airlifter made the inaugural landing on the airport's south runway, a moment celebrated with a water salute from the fire brigade and a spectacular flypast by Sukhoi 30 jets.

SpiceJet, one of India's leading airlines, has taken decisive steps to bolster its operational capacity with the finalization of a lease agreement for 10 additional aircraft. This move, announced by the airline on Thursday, aims to cater to the escalating demand for air travel, especially during peak seasons, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced services for passengers.

In a significant development for the aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has awarded the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to the newly established airline, Fly91. Co-founded by Manoj Chako, a former senior executive of Kingfisher Airlines, the airline, operating under the brand name FLY91, is poised to make its mark in the Indian aviation sector.

Boeing, the renowned US aircraft manufacturer, has encountered fresh challenges concerning the fuselage of its flagship 737 model, as revealed in a statement by Boeing Commercial Airplanes Chief Executive Stan Deal. Although the identified issues do not pose an immediate in-flight danger, they necessitate "rework" on approximately 50 undelivered airplanes, potentially causing delays in near-term 737 deliveries.

IndiGo's CEO, Peter Elbers, has announced plans to conduct a thorough review of the airline's operations to prevent future disruptions, following the chaos passengers faced due to dense fog in northern India. Despite acknowledging challenges arising from the recent weather conditions, Elbers assured that flight operations are expected to return to normalcy by next week.