Aviation News

India fixes jet fuel benchmark at ₹115/l under new ATF stabilisation plan

Government's ATF price stabilisation scheme aims to shield airlines and passengers from fuel-price shocks while ensuring continuity of air services

Fuel supplies stable, 2,557 Indians moved out of Iran amid West Asia crisis

Government says energy supplies, aviation services and maritime operations remain stable as evacuation efforts continue and Gulf connectivity gradually improves

Govt unveils ₹10K cr fund to shield airlines from fuel price spike

The one-time fund will help airlines manage sharp aviation fuel price swings amid the West Asia conflict, while supporting air connectivity and limiting fare increases for passengers

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore fund to stabilise ATF costs amid crisis

OMCs will be compensated for losses arising from elevated international ATF prices whenever the prevailing import parity price exceeds a benchmark price determined by the government

Domestic refiners keep local jet fuel prices unchanged after airlines' plea

The fuel price for domestic flights will remain unchanged at ₹104,927 ($1,104.25) a kiloliter in New Delhi for June

GST dept issues tax demand of ₹124 cr to Spicejet, slaps showcause notice

Initiating action against the airline for failing to file GST returns on time, the GST department has issued a show-cause notice to cancel the company's GST registration, an official said

Indian airlines urge oil firms to defer jet fuel price hike amid Iran war

The proposal floated by airlines including Air India Ltd., IndiGo and SpiceJet Ltd. is being considered by the refiners

IndiGo swings to ₹2,536.9 crore loss due to forex loss, high ATF prices

IndiGo slipped into a quarterly loss as forex losses, high fuel costs and West Asia-related flight disruptions hit profitability

West Asia tensions lead to 3.4% fall in air passenger demand in April: IATA

In the data released by the Association, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 3.4 per cent compared to April 2025

Air India extends Israel flights suspension till July end amid Iran war

In the wake of the West Asia conflict, which started in late February, airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including costlier fuel and airspace curbs

Air India plane to San Francisco returns midway due to technical snag

Air India's Delhi-San Francisco flight returned mid-air after a technical snag involving the aircraft's collision avoidance system

Air India reduces June-August domestic operations due to fuel costs

Air India said it has temporarily rationalised domestic flight frequencies between June and August due to high fuel prices linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict

Air india to reduce domestic flights by 22% as high fuel prices bite

The loss-making airline, which is facing financial headwinds, has reduced international flights by around 27 per cent

Smoke detected inside IndiGo flight in Bengaluru, evacuation carried out

Smoke was detected inside an IndiGo A320neo aircraft while taxiing for departure to Chennai, prompting an emergency evacuation at Bengaluru airport

Art takes wing at Noida airport through Paresh Maity's masterpieces

A walkthrough reveals Paresh Maity's artworks and UP-inspired design details

DGCA issues Ebola SOP for airlines, mandates passenger screening

India's aviation regulator has directed airlines to collect self-declaration forms and monitor Ebola symptoms among passengers travelling from or transiting through Uganda and DRC

AAIB prepares interim report on Air India crash as anniversary nears

The interim report ​from AAIB will be 'more comprehensive' than the preliminary report put out last July and will ​examine possible primary causes and other contributing factors

India likely to see 7% fall in June domestic flights as costs rise

Rising fuel prices and rupee depreciation linked to the West Asia conflict are forcing Indian airlines to cut domestic flight operations in June

Akasa Air gains ground as rivals cut flights amid Iran war disruption

Akasa Air, which was founded during the coronavirus pandemic and made its first commercial flight in 2022, operated 10,109 flights in March and April 2026

Successor will have 'hands full': Air India CEO amid operational challenges

Air India, which has reported heavy losses, has also faced a series of safety lapses