Aviation News

Centre nod for Puri international airport despite WII red flags

Wildlife Institute of India warns of ecological damage and aviation risks at proposed Puri airport site after MoEFCC clears forest land diversion

Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents top ​carriers IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has asked India to push Dubai authorities to lift the curbs

Air India operating through a challenging phase: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons chairman says Air India is navigating a tough phase amid disruptions but remains committed to long-term transformation and improving customer experience

Chandrasekaran says Air India is going through a challenging period

Chandrasekaran urged staff to focus on execution and stay grounded in reality

Pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in West Asia: Aviators' group

Pilots from Lebanon to India have voiced 'widespread' concerns they could face sanctions if ​they do not fly in often unpredictable conditions where airspace can close with little notice

Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport Terminal 1 due to short circuit

The fire was reported at a three-storey structure near 1-B Circle at 6.35 pm and vehicles of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot

How West Asia conflict impacted Indian airlines' international business

West Asia conflict forces Indian airlines to cancel one in five international flights in March, sharply cutting capacity and disrupting operations across key routes

Govt cuts airport charges by 25% for 3 months; airlines to save ₹400 crore

Government reduces landing and parking charges by 25 per cent for three months to ease airline cost pressures amid rising fuel prices and disruptions

AERA orders major airports to cut some charges by 25% in relief to airlines

The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports

IndiGo aircraft hit by unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport, plane grounded

The aircraft has been grounded and is undergoing thorough inspections and necessary maintenance before being cleared for operations

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, board forms panel to find successor

Campbell Wilson to stay on until successor is named as Air India navigates losses, fleet expansion, and restructuring amid heightened scrutiny following last year's crash

Over 10,000 flights to West Asia cancelled since war began: MoCA joint secy

Indian carriers used to operate 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, and that number has now come down to 80-90, he said during a media briefing

DGCA temporarily relaxes pilot duty time limits for long-haul long flights

The DGCA move is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, told reporters during a media briefing

Right time to hand over reins for Air India's growth: Campbell Wilson

Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the airline to ensure a smooth succession

Air India revises fuel surcharge on domestic, int'l routes amid rising cost

Distance-based charges now apply on domestic flights, with higher surcharges on international routes amid rising jet fuel costs from supply chain disruptions

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid continuing losses: Report

Air India ​CEO Campbell Wilson has ​stepped down from ‌his position, Indian newspaper Mint reported, citing two people with knowledge of the matter

West Asia conflict, airspace curbs likely to cost carriers ₹2.5K crore

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule

StatsGuru: Airports gather speed, but it's long runway ahead for many

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat had the highest share of operational airports in 2025

Odisha's Puri airport project gets stage-I forest clearance from Centre

MoEFCC grants in-principle approval for forest land diversion for Puri airport, subject to afforestation, wildlife safeguards and pending CRZ clearance requirements

How the Iran conflict is reshaping global aviation, shifting market share

The global aviation dynamic changed almost overnight when the Iran war broke out, shuttering airspaces, grounding planes and leaving regional airlines in disarray