Aviation Industry

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct an audit of India's aviation safety oversight standards, mainly covering the areas of aircraft operations, airworthiness and personnel licensing, from November 16 to 20. Currently, India, one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets, has Category 1 status under FAA's aviation safety assessment programme. FAA under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme determines whether a country's oversight of its air carriers that operate, or seek to operate, into the US or codeshare with a US air carrier, complies with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The official said the FAA team will be carrying out the audit from November 16-20 that will cover mainly the areas of aircraft operations, airworthiness and personnel licensing. IASA programme focuses on a country's ability to adhere to international aviation safety standards and recommended practices w

Boeing plans to reduce its Commercial Airplanes workforce by 5%, or around 2,500 roles, as it resets production schedules to give factories and suppliers more time to stabilise output

The draft policy proposes a phased SAF blending mandate for international flights, with fuel suppliers required to use domestically produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Indian airlines are looking at ways to boost capabilities and be "self-reliant" to carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul activities within the country as they expand their aircraft fleet. The market for airframes, engines and components is set to triple to USD 9.5 billion by 2035 in India, which is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets. Air India's SVP Engineering & Maintenance Jeremy Yew on Wednesday said the current situation has forced the airline to look at how much MRO works can be done in-house and also emphasised that a lot needs to be done for MRO activities for wide-body aircraft. Currently, most of the detailed MRO works for wide-body aircraft are done overseas. Air India was planning to send some aircraft for maintenance to facilities in West Asia and when the crisis in the region started, the airline struggled to get capacity elsewhere for getting the works done, he said at a session at the Aviation India and South Asia 2026 conference in the ..

The Indian aviation industry is expected to post net losses of Rs 36,000-38,000 crore in the current fiscal, compared to estimated net losses of Rs 28,000-30,000 crore in the previous year, ratings agency ICRA said on Thursday. The losses were primarily driven by moderation in passenger traffic growth, rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and forex losses arising from the sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee, it said. The onset of the war in West Asia in late February 2026 is expected to dampen air passenger traffic growth in FY27, ICRA said. Additionally, increased costs due to depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar, elevated ATF prices and a rise in lease rentals amid continued aircraft deliveries are projected to cause a net loss of Rs 36,000-38,000 crore in this fiscal. These cost escalations may not be adequately passed on to passengers through fare hikes, it said.

The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday asked airlines to ensure the availability of qualified crew, compliant aircraft for low-visibility operations and to put in place realistic flight schedules to minimise inconvenience to passengers during operational disruptions in the upcoming fog season. The fog season is expected to run from December 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). At a fog preparedness meeting of stakeholders convened by the ministry on Tuesday, officials discussed advance preparedness, timely communication, effective coordination and appropriate assistance to passengers in case of flight delays, cancellations and rescheduling due to disruptions. In a release, the ministry said airlines have been asked to ensure that their respective ground handlers maintain adequate staffing, ensure efficient baggage management and aircraft turnaround, and provide necessary assistance to passengers during operational ...

Air India CCTO Nipun Aggarwal says 120 of India's 160 airports remain underutilised, calling for stronger regional connectivity, smaller aircraft and more affordable air travel

The procurement covers 52 ATRS lanes, with seven years of maintenance, as the Centre pushes phased automation of airport security checkpoints

Airline body seeks civil aviation ministry's intervention as lenders delay disbursal of sanctioned ECLGS 5.0 funds amid financial and operational pressures

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight from Guwahati suffered a tail strike during a second landing attempt at the Bengaluru airport on Sunday, sources said. IndiGo said in a statement that its aircraft operating its Guwahati-Bengaluru flight experienced "abnormal runway contact" while landing during gusty weather at the Kempegowda International Airport. All customers and crew are safe and have disembarked safely, the statement said. The IndiGo A321 aircraft faced a string of tail strikes at different airports in the country in the past as well. "The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. It will resume operations after securing necessary clearances," the airline said in the statement. It added that all relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.

The increase, effective immediately, comes as airlines from both countries have used up, or are close to exhausting, their existing flying rights

Airlines are willing to lose some price-sensitive passengers who travelled when tickets were cheaper, while essential travellers are considered more willing and able to pay higher fares

IndiGo held 42.8 per cent of seat capacity during April-September, narrowly ahead of Air India Group's 41.9 per cent, while Akasa Air's share climbed to 10.7 per cent

The aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. Passengers on board were unaware of how serious the situation had become

Goa-based regional airline plans to lease another six to eight aircraft before deliveries begin and expects its fleet to grow to more than 60 aircraft in coming years

India will build 100 airports in the next 10 years under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 30,000 crore, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said here on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi were also present at the event at Ahmedabad Airport where Naidu inaugurated India's third 'hub & spoke' operations from Ahmedabad airport. "While there were 74 airports in 2014, today we can proudly say that India's map features 166 airports. Going from 74 to 166 set a record for the country. Over the last 12 years, we completed work on a new airport or a new terminal roughly every 40 days," Naidu said. "This 12-year journey was merely the beginning for the Ministry of Civil Aviation. We have expanded upon the revolutionary changes brought to the air travel sector by the 'UDAN' scheme over the past decade. Looking ahead, we plan to spend approximately Rs 30,000 crore over the next 10 years to build 100 new airports,"

The appointments come as the airline, New Zealand's national carrier, navigates delayed aircraft deliveries, persistent engine problems and elevated fuel costs stemming from the West Asia conflict

Failure messages on the report further flagged issues with the hydraulic system, an elevator computer, and a high-pressure indication linked to the nose landing gear door/engine anti-ice valve system

Air India's A320 plane that suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude during its flight from Phuket to Delhi last week suffered multiple technical glitches and triple hydraulic failures as well as experienced turbulence, sources said on Monday. With the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) commencing its probe into the serious incident on August 4 that left at least 17 people injured, French agency BEA and Airbus teams will likely be arriving in the country on Tuesday to assist in the investigation, they said. On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 operated with A320 aircraft VT-EXO experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, after which the aircraft stabilised and subsequently landed safely in the national capital. The incident is being probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as per Annexure 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It pertains to aircraft accident and incident investigation. The sourc

Singapore Airlines on Monday said it has appointed Aswin K as the General Manager for India from August 1. He succeeds Sy Yen Chen, who served as General Manager for India for more than five years, and will be based in Mumbai, the airline said in a statement. In his new role, Aswin will oversee SIA's operations across the country and lead the airline's growth strategy in one of its most important international markets, while strengthening relationships with travel trade partners, customers, and key industry stakeholders, SIA said. Prior to the present posting, he was serving Singapore Airlines as its General Manager for Italy, since 2024. "India is a market of strategic importance for Singapore Airlines. As demand for international travel continues to grow and the aviation landscape evolves, we remain committed to delivering our award-winning service and world-class products via our extensive global network," said Aswin. He has more than 12 years of experience with Singapore Airli