Aviation News

Air India CEO search narrows to Vinod Kannan, Nipun Aggarwal: Report

Singapore Airlines holds a roughly 25% stake in Air India, with the rest owned by Tata Sons

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Spirit Airlines shuts down ops due to Iran war-driven fuel crisis

The collapse of the first carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war will cost thousands of jobs

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

IndiGo cuts int'l capacity for May by 17%, among worst hit globally

West Asia tensions hit aviation hard, with IndiGo leading capacity cuts among non-Gulf carriers as uncertainty disrupts India-Gulf travel demand

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

NMIAL dismisses IATA's concerns over high aeronautical charges

Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd rejects International Air Transport Association concerns, says tariffs won't materially hurt demand at the new airport

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Air India to cut int'l flights till July on fuel surge, airspace curbs

Airspace restrictions in the wake of the West Asia conflict have forced the airline to take longer routes for many international destinations, resulting in increased fuel burn

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

Noida International Airport to begin commercial operations from June 15, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight and other carriers expected to follow soon

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

The beginning of commercial operations would significantly boost regional connectivity and support economic growth, trade, tourism and investment in the broader region, according to officials

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Pilots Association flags fatigue risks, seeks urgent FDTL rollout by DGCA

The pilots' body further stated that the continued granting of variations to airline operators has significantly diluted the intent of FDTL regulations

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Given operational risks, increase user development fees: Pvt airports

The government reduced landing and parking charges on April 8 to give relief to airlines that have been hit by rising fuel prices since the West Asia conflict began on February 28

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

NIT Rourkela develops lightweight nanocomposite for aviation systems

New aluminium-based hybrid nanocomposite could improve durability of aircraft landing gear, cut maintenance costs, and enhance fuel efficiency across aviation and defence applications

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Govt issues SOP for hub-spoke model for int'l flights; A-I trials in June

The Hub and Spoke (H&S) model will provide smooth connectivity for passengers travelling from spoke airports to international destinations through a hub or larger airport

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Navi Mumbai International Airport in talks with govt for global hub status

The plan envisages to bring back transfer traffic which have been using global hubs like Dubai, Doha, London, Frankfurt amongst others

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Indian airlines warn govt soaring fuel costs threaten ops, seek urgent help

India's top airlines have asked the government for urgent relief as record-high jet fuel prices raise costs, threaten flight operations and may lead to higher fares and route cuts

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Noida International Airport gets BCAS approval for aerodrome safety plan

Noida International Airport, a greenfield project coming up at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district, is among the country's major infrastructure initiatives aimed at boosting regional

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

High costs, connectivity major issues at Noida airport: IndiGo, Air India

IndiGo and Air India flag high tariffs and poor connectivity at Noida airport, warning of higher fares and slower traffic growth despite operator's defence of pricing

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

MakeMyTrip, Adani Airport partner for online duty-free pre-booking services

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) operates duty-free outlets across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

How IndiGo is set to dominate Navi Mumbai over rivals with capacity push

Aviation experts say the expansion in NMIAL is closely tied up with the availability of new planes the airlines need to expand

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

Swiss flight aborts take-off in Delhi after engine fire, five injured

Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich aborts take-off after engine fire in Delhi; passengers evacuated safely, five injured, airport operations unaffected

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight evacuated on runway after engine failure, 6 hurt

A Swiss Airbus A330 aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine failure and fire alert, forcing emergency evacuation of over 230 passengers and crew on the runway early Sunday

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

6 passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India: Report

The incident occurred when one of the aircraft's engines failed and caught fire during the takeoff roll, prompting the crew to stop the aircraft and initiate an emergency evacuation

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 9:38 AM IST