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Air India Seeks China's Military Airspace Access Amid Mounting Losses from Pakistan Ban
Nov 19, 2025 07:04 pm CST
Air India is lobbying the Indian government to negotiate access to China's restricted military airspace in Xinjiang to create shorter flight routes, as the airline faces annual losses of $455 million due to Pakistan's airspace ban. The carrier seeks permission to use routes near Hotan to restore viability of its long-haul flights to North America and Europe, while also requesting temporary subsidies and resolution of legacy tax issues worth $725 million.
Trump Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Airlines Using Russian Airspace for US Routes Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
Oct 10, 2025 03:36 pm CST
The Trump administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes, citing unfair competitive advantages these carriers gain through reduced flight times and lower fuel costs. This move represents another escalation in ongoing US-China trade tensions, affecting major Chinese carriers while potentially impacting Boeing's negotiations to sell 500 jets to China. The Transportation Department calls the current situation "unfair" with "substantial adverse competitive effects" on US airlines, which have been barred from Russian airspace since March 2022.