Aviation News

Iran war exposes vulnerabilities for airlines in global aviation network

Global airlines have seen billions of dollars wiped from their market capitalisation on the surging cost of fuel and uncertainty about when safe operations can resume

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Air India, Air India Express to operate 58 flights to West Asia today

The two carriers will also operate their respective scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat with a total of 10 flights to and from Jeddah, and 08 scheduled flights to and from Muscat

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

DGCA plans stricter norms for foreign airlines operating in India

DGCA proposes stricter compliance rules for foreign airlines, including digital registration, stronger accountability for local representatives and passenger grievance reporting

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance

The complainant alleged that the domestic carriers were maintaining unconscionable and illegal rates of cancellation charges and imposing arbitrary conditions and prices for the sale of services

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:34 PM IST

Phuket airport closes runway after Air India Express plane malfunction

Authorities suspended flight operations at Phuket airport following the incident since the aircraft is stuck on the runway

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Air India, its subsidiary to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia

Amid the escalating conflict in the region involving the US, Israel and Iran, airlines are operating services in a calibrated manner as there are airspace restrictions and closures

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

West Asia war: Air India introduces fuel surcharges amid rising oil prices

Air India to impose fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights in phases from March 12 as aviation turbine fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Cabinet clears proposal to declare Madurai airport as international airport

Madurai is a prominent city in Tamil Nadu, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision was taken keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Madurai

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Months after IndiGo meltdown, CEO resigns; Bhatia to take interim role

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns citing personal reasons three months after the airline's operational meltdown, with promoter and MD Rahul Bhatia set to lead as interim chief

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war

Akasa Air has launched a long-term incentive plan offering up to ₹25 lakh for captains to retain pilots amid rising competition in India's fast-growing aviation sector

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

25 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport amid West Asia crisis

"Thirteen flights from the West Asia to Hyderabad were cancelled today. Similarly, 12 flights that should have left for the West Asia were also cancelled," sources told PTI

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after airline's major outage crisis

The company said that Elbers has resigned from his position with immediate effect due to some personal reasons

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 60 flights to West Asia on Tuesday

Amid the escalating Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, airlines are operating services in a calibrated manner as there are airspace restrictions and closures in the region

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

IndiGo flight to Manchester aborts trip, returns amid airspace closure

The airline said on March 7 that it would restart its Europe operations as airlines gradually restored schedules following disruptions caused by the evolving situation in West Asia

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

IndiGo London-Mumbai flight diverted to Cairo; Delhi-Manchester returns

Another IndiGo flight operating from London Heathrow to Mumbai, diverted to Cairo on March 8 due to Flight Duty Time Limitations, and will resume its journey on March 10

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

Embraer sees E175 assembly in India in 2028 if it secures 200 orders

Earlier this ​year, Embraer and India's Adani Group had announced a memorandum of understanding to establish a final assembly ‌line for the Brazilian firm's first-generation jetliners in India

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

AAP MP Raghav Chadha urgers govt to open Udan Yatri Cafes at more airports

Raising the issue in the special mentions in Rajya Sabha, he lauded the Udan Yatri Cafes, a government-backed initiative providing affordable snacks and beverages at major Indian airports

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights amid West Asia crisis

The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said that due to the ongoing situation in the Gulf, flight operations have been impacted across several sectors

Updated On: 08 Mar 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Air India adds flights to Europe, North America as West Asia unrest grows

Air India will add 78 flights to Europe, North America and South Asia as the Israel-Iran conflict restricts West Asia airspace and forces airlines to reroute or cancel services

Updated On: 08 Mar 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

'Safer environment, equal opportunities': DGCA on International Women's Day

Chief Flight Operations Inspector, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Shweta Singh, said that they provide training to girls to maintain equilibrium between professional demands and personal life

Updated On: 08 Mar 2026 | 10:05 AM IST