Aviation News

AAI engineers' body raises concerns over proposed ATC privatisation plan

Fragmentation of ATC services in a safety-critical domain raises serious questions of accountability, uniformity, and operational integrity, it said

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices; European vacations are looking a lot less affordable

Delhi T-3 airport's Pier-C to start international ops in May first week

Delhi airport's annual international passenger handling capacity will increase to up to 32 million, with Pier C at Terminal 3 set to commence international operations from the first week of May.

Noida Airport appoints new interim CEO amid security clearance issue

Noida International Airport reshuffles leadership after BCAS rules required its CEO to be an Indian national, impacting operational readiness

Paris Airport Group slashes stake in India's GMR in $1 billion deal

ADP will sell 3.4 per cent of its shares for €256 million and receive a put option to sell an additional 3.9 per cent for about €285 million

Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid losses, safety concerns

While relying on its minority shareholder for operational support, Tata Group, which owns 74.9% of Air India, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance and information technology functions

Airlines in no hurry to move to Navi Mumbai airport, says Air India

Air India flags higher tariffs, poor connectivity, and dual-operation costs as hurdles to shifting flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, challenging expectations of rapid airline migration

Govt permits blending of synthetic hydrocarbons with aviation turbine fuel

India has expanded ATF norms to allow blending with synthetic hydrocarbons, supporting alternate fuels and reducing reliance on crude imports amid energy concerns

Govt revises ATF norms, allows blended inputs for cleaner fuel options

The change allows for the inclusion of alternative and synthesised components within the fuel mix

Air India aims to complete B787-8 retrofit programme by Q1 2028

There are 26 legacy B787-8 planes in Air India's fleet, said the airline's Chief Customer Experience Officer Rajesh Dogra

Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes

The Tata Group-owned airline has 33 Boeing 787s or Dreamliners in its fleet of over 190 planes

SpiceJet preparing for layoffs as financial troubles intensify: Report

Salary delays have stretched to months while fleet size has dropped, pushing the cash-strapped airline to seek govt funding as competition, operational constraints intensify, a media report said

Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata Sons leadership as mounting losses and operational hurdles weigh on Air India

DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision

A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, forcing passengers to deplane, with no injuries reported; authorities have begun an investigation

SpiceJet, Akasa planes collide at Delhi airport, no injuries reported

According to reports, the right winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft was damaged, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa plane was struck in the collision

Singapore Airlines CEO to hold talks with Tata executives on Air India ops

The meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of Air India facing multiple headwinds, including spiralling operating costs due to the airspace curbs in the wake of the West Asia conflict

SpiceJet leans on sovereign backing prospect in ₹144 cr deposit Maran case

Maran side calls it rehashed distress plea; court tests feasibility of asset sale

Air India seeks funds from Tata, Singapore Air after ₹22,000 crore loss

Size of the infusion from the majority shareholders is still being discussed but may be less than what the carrier needs, meaning Air India would have to look for other financing options

Navi Mumbai airport becomes 9th busiest in India within 4 months of launch

Navi Mumbai Airport ranks among India's top 10 within months, easing Mumbai congestion and set for rapid growth with airline expansion plans

Air India's Boeing 787-8 lands in Delhi after refurbishment in California

Air India receives its first refurbished Boeing 787-8, marking progress in its $400 million fleet upgrade plan after delays