Tensions in West Asia are affecting global trade routes, while India is situated at the heart of the Indian Ocean.

The entities involved

• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19
• Indian Ocean →

  ocean bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica

  • Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz access, which is critical for Gulf States.Mon 17:41
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37

Related events

• India seeks to become a global aerospace manufacturing hub, supported by Air India's dramatic fleet renewal program.Jul 1
• China revitalizes corridor linking to Indian Ocean.Jul 5
• Sri Lanka's central location in the Indian Ocean is key to maritime trade routes connecting it to East Asia.Aug 28
• Conflict expansion from the Persian Gulf/Hormuz is causing major shifts, with 95% of India's trade now reliant on sea routes through the Indian Ocean.Thu 10:55
• Cooperation in the Indian Ocean region is growing, highlighted by enhanced bilateral ties through economic agreements and the recognition of the region's unique identity.Jun 7