Aviation News

SC bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to passengers amid concerns over unpredictable ticket pricing and excessive airline charges

Air India's challenges 'largely external': Singapore Airlines CEO

Goh Choon Phong said the investment in Air India enables direct participation in India's high growth domestic and international markets across full-service and low-cost segments

Adani Airport Holdings signs deal with IHG Hotels for 5 properties

The agreement will add close to 1,500 keys across multiple brands and locations, in line with IHG's growth plans for India, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) said

Air India begins op to Ludhiana's Halwara airport with daily Delhi flights

Air India will operate two daily flights between Delhi and Ludhiana using its A320 family aircraft

Air India posts $2.8 billion annual loss, largest since Tata takeover

The loss marks Air India's biggest annual loss since the airline was acquired by the Tata Group in 2022

Air India flight cuts pave way for Lufthansa, Cathay expansion in India

Foreign airlines' share of India-origin international scheduled flights rose ‌to 58.4 per cent in March-May, from 51.2 per cent a year earlier, OAG data shows

Air India cuts 120 weekly international flights amid West Asia conflict

Tata Group-owned carrier suspends seven overseas routes and reduces services across North America, Europe and Asia amid rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions

Air India to cut flights, suspend services on some int'l routes

Air India has suspended six international routes and cut services amid airspace restrictions and soaring jet fuel costs

Chennai-Abu Dhabi Etihad flight returns due to 'technical issue'

The airline statement came after reports quoting Chennai airport officials said that there was a fire on the left wing of the flight

Air India terminated over 1,000 staff in 3 yrs for ethical breaches: CEO

Air India has sacked over 1,000 employees for ethical violations in three years as mounting losses force the airline into aggressive cost-cutting mode

Air India to cut costs, reduce flights as war worsens financial struggles

Air India plans cost cuts and flight reductions as the Iran war, soaring fuel prices and weak demand deepen the airline's financial troubles

Air India delays increments, asks staff to cut costs amid industry woes

Air India has deferred annual salary increments and urged employees to cut discretionary spending amid rising fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions

Airlines flag steep charges at Noida airport ahead of June 15 launch

IndiGo, Air India, and global airline body IATA have flagged high airport and user development charges proposed at Noida International Airport

Air India defers annual increments by one quarter amid cost-cutting drive

The management of the loss-making airline, which has been facing multiple headwinds especially due to the West Asia conflict, told staff that layoffs are not anticipated

ECLGS 5.0: Top 3 airlines may get up to ₹1.5K cr each, says DFS secy

Credit facilities worth Rs 70,000-80,000 crore available with SBI for MSMEs under ECLGS scheme: SBI chairman

Air India board holds meet, discusses costs, new CEO amid West Asia crisis

Air India board reviews mounting FY26 losses, cost cuts and CEO succession plans as fuel prices and West Asia disruptions hit operations

Air India board meets in Delhi as airline faces multiple headwinds

Discussions related to the selection of a new CEO are also likely at the board meeting

AirAsia signs major deal, orders 150 Canada-made Airbus A220 jets

The deal is potentially worth about $6.8 billion, based on Ishka data that values new A220-300s jets at $45 million apiece

Godrej Enterprises' commercial aviation biz eyes 15-20% growth till FY32

The company is developing in-house design platforms for key components as it shifts from a build-to-print model to a design-led player higher up the value chain

MSMEs, airlines get ₹2.55 trillion credit lifeline amid West Asia crisis

Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 with an outlay of ₹18,000 crore