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Cost per seat does not work for most regional jets: Boeing's Ashwin Naidu

Boeing says regional jets won't scale in India as cost-per-seat economics and airport congestion favour single-aisle aircraft, with fewer than 10 regional jets likely even by 2044

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others killed in plane crash

A Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) aircraft, operated by VSR, crash-landed at Baramati airport early today. There were five persons on board, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

HAL aims for 25% civil aviation revenue share in 10 years, says CMD

HAL plans to lift civil aviation's share of revenue to 25% in a decade, banking on Dhruv NG helicopters, SJ-100 regional jets and H-228 aircraft sales

Protectionism in bilateral rights not good for anyone: Etihad CEO

Indian carriers are doing very well and have no reason to fear competition, says Antonoaldo Neves

Adani, Embraer sign MoU to establish aircraft making facility

This would be the first commercial aircraft final assembly line (FAL) to be established in India

DGCA to streamline norms for appointing and retaining pilot examiners

DGCA has proposed tighter experience norms and refresher training for pilot examiners, while easing age limits, tenure rules and monitoring requirements

Centre likely to use digital farmer IDs to rationalise urea sales

Move could be another attempt to rein in burgeoning fertiliser subsidy

IndiGo's Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 77.6% to ₹549 crore

The company's total revenue in the third quarter increased 6.7 per cent year on year to ₹24,541 crore. Its total expenses increased 9.6 per cent year on year to ₹22,432 crore

Take IndiGo's vacated slots only if adding planes, MoCA tells airlines

MoCA says IndiGo's vacated airport slots will go to airlines that add aircraft and crew, not those merely reshuffling existing flights

Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms

Formula tweak under discussion to set lenient targets for vehicles weighing less than 1,229 kg

Have sufficient pilots so no cancellations after Feb 10: IndiGo to DGCA

On December 6, the DGCA placed certain FDTL rules in abeyance for IndiGo until February 10 to allow the airline to stabilise its operations following an operational meltdown in early December

E-trucks reach diesel cost parity in 3-5 years, says Tata Motors CV

Company says its e-bus tender bid relied on 12-year cost realism

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade

No cancellations due to upgrade; airport currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft movements per day

Flyers hit by December 3-5 IndiGo disruptions got refunds, says DGCA

DGCA said IndiGo has processed all refunds for December flight cancellations and will offer statutory compensation plus ₹10,000 travel vouchers to affected passengers

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

DGCA shares airline-wise data with CCI for IndiGo's investigation

Data regarding routes exclusively operated by Indigo between September and December 2025 is also being shared by the DGCA with the Commission

Cargo container sucked into Air India A350 aircraft engine: DGCA

An Air India A350 suffered major engine damage at Delhi airport after a cargo container fell onto the taxiway and was ingested during taxiing, prompting a DGCA probe into ground-handling safety

US auto firms hesitant to acquire parts from Indian manufacturers

US automakers are hesitant to sign new supply contracts with Indian auto component makers due to higher tariffs, though existing trade may continue in the near term, ACMA said

Black drives the thrill for car buyers, sees a surge in yearly sales

While white remains practical 'utility king'

Maruti signs MoU with IOCL to set up service stations at fuel outlets

Under the partnership, customers will be able to access routine maintenance, minor repairs and major services at these facilities