Aviation News

Mumbai airport flight shift needs transparent capacity assessment: IATA

IATA welcomes the ministry's intervention to defer the proposed flight shift to Navi Mumbai, calling for consultation with airlines and a transparent capacity assessment

Air India, Singapore Airlines announce expansion of commercial cooperation

The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year

Govt mulls ATF price stabilisation fund for airlines amid rising fuel costs

West Asia crisis pushes ATF prices higher, raising cost pressures for airlines

MoCA asks MIAL to defer Mumbai flight shift plan, consult airlines

Civil Aviation Ministry asks MIAL to defer its plan to shift 265 weekly international flights to Navi Mumbai and work with airlines on a jointly agreed transition plan

Airlines warn govt of route cuts as soaring ATF costs squeeze finances

Airlines seek changes in ATF pricing and taxes, lower state VAT and extended relief on airport charges as the West Asia conflict drives up operating costs

DRDO flight-tests high-altitude airship platform 20 km above sea level

The indigenous platform maintained an altitude of 20 km for more than 30 minutes, marking a key step towards developing a long-endurance stratospheric airship

Delhi airport plans ₹7,000 crore expansion, 7.3-km APM link by 2030

Delhi airport plans to raise annual passenger capacity to around 125 million from 106 million, expand terminals and aircraft stands, and build a 7.3-km APM

Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formula

Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet are the members of FIA

Govt in talks with airlines, OMCs over high ATF prices: Aviation minister

Airlines are facing headwinds due to the rising prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), which accounts for around 40 per cent of a carrier's operational costs

FLY91 begins operations from Navi Mumbai airport with four routes

The airline's first flight from Hyderabad received a water cannon salute at the airport, marking the commencement of its operations from the new airport

FIA seeks faster release of funds sanctioned to airlines under ECLGS 5.0

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

Supreme Court to fast track 1988 Ahmedabad air crash compensation case

At the centre of the dispute is the legal basis for determining compensation payable to victims of an air crash

IndiGo raises fuel surcharge on domestic, int'l flights as ATF rises

IndiGo has raised fuel charges on domestic and international flights as ATF prices climb, with domestic charges now ranging from ₹375 to ₹1,300 based on distance

DGCA monitoring not a fresh finding of safety deficiencies: SpiceJet

DGCA routinely undertakes safety audits, surveillance and spot checks of airlines as part of its regulatory oversight

IndiGo raises fuel surcharge from Oct 6 as jet fuel prices climb

The revised charges will apply to new bookings made from October 6

Airlines ask Adani for records of Mumbai T1 consultations since 2020

Airlines have sought consultation records on Mumbai airport's T1 redevelopment and the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai

Multiple nations probe FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports

The UAE, which is leading the investigation, said on Saturday that its probe had revealed the co-pilot attempted to carry out a "terrorist act"

Thiruvananthapuram to get direct AI Express flights to Riyadh, Bahrain

The airline will operate flights to Riyadh thrice a week and Bahrain twice a week, expanding Gulf connectivity from Kerala's capital, with bookings now open for both routes

FAA panel finds Boeing 737 Max software glitch poses no safety risk

The FAA review found pilots retain full control and receive clear indications during a go-around, a decision that could aid Boeing's approval bid for the largest 737 Max variant

Akasa CEO dismisses Boeing 737 Max concerns, says fleet 'absolutely safe'

Vinay Dube says software issue affects a specific manoeuvre and does not disrupt operations or aircraft deliveries