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Saudi-based Riyadh Air to launch daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights from Aug 4

The premium carrier, backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that bookings for the daily flight will open from July 6

7 of India's busiest airports saw departing seat capacity dip in June

Seven of India's busiest airports and eight of its largest overseas markets saw departing seat capacity shrink in June

Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube

The airline aims to increase capacity by 30 per cent in this financial year, and the capacity growth would be in the range of 30-40 per cent in the next 4-5 years

Mumbai airport halts runway ops for an hour; 4 IndiGo flights cancelled

The four IndiGo flights that were cancelled are 6E 395 (Delhi-Mumbai), 6E 5273 (Mumbai-Indore), 6E 552 (Indore-Mumbai and 6E 6613 (Mumbai-Delhi), as per sources

Nearly 50% of UDAN routes no longer operational while govt begins 2nd phase

Commercial flights continue on only 336 of 669 routes launched under the regional connectivity scheme since 2017, with airlines citing airport readiness, funding and access to metro hubs as challenges

PM Modi inaugurates Jodhpur airport terminal, launches modified UDAN scheme

The revamped regional connectivity scheme, backed by a ₹28,840 crore outlay over 10 years, aims to expand air connectivity and drive aviation-led development

Air India, SIAEC to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul JV in India

SIAEC is part of the Singapore Airlines Group, which holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India

Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flights

Air India has reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Europe, the UK and Australia from July 1 after easing oil and jet fuel prices

Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in Surat after medical emergency

After the flight landed at the airport, the medical team boarded the aircraft, administered first aid to the child and shifted him by ambulance to a private hospital for further treatment

Trainer aircraft crash-lands in UP; trainee pilot reported to be safe: DGCA

"Chetak Aviation Cessna 152 aircraft VT-AFB engaged in solo flying at Aligarh has crash landed in a field in Kasganj. She (pilot) is reported to be safe," the regulator said in a statement

West Asia conflict may push Indian airlines' FY27 losses to ₹38K cr: ICRA

ICRA has raised its FY27 airline loss estimate to Rs 36,000-38,000 crore and cut traffic growth forecasts, citing higher ATF prices, a weaker rupee and lease costs

Air India may restore flights as West Asia situation improves: CEO

Wilson was referring to the network rationalisation Air India undertook because of the West Asia conflict, which started on February 28 when Israel and the US attacked Iran

New aviation model to cut travel time, expand global access: PM Modi

The prime minister said the new aviation model will improve international connectivity, support regional development and create opportunities in trade, tourism and business

Adani to invest ₹20k cr in six 'airport city' projects across 5 states

Adani Airport plans to invest over ₹20,000 crore in airport city projects across six airports, blending hospitality, retail and commercial infrastructure

Explained: What is 'hub-and-spoke' aviation model and why it matters now

The government has launched the first service under the hub-and-spoke model; here's how the system works and what it could mean for travellers from smaller cities

Air India plane comes in front of Indigo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport

The Mumbai-bound IndiGo plane was preparing for take off when the Air India aircraft took the wrong turn, and both planes were separated by around 200 metres on the same taxiway

Air taxi startups find healthcare as first launchpad ahead of wider rollout

Even before India's air taxi rules are finalised, hospitals and air ambulance operators are partnering with eVTOL startups to transform emergency care

Govt panel proposes simulator-heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage

The Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) under discussion was introduced ​by the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization in 2006 and adopted by many countries

Akasa Air retains 30-40% growth target despite headwinds: CFO Ankur Goel

The airline also aims to expand its passenger-handling capacity by more than 30 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27)

Akasa Air plans IPO in next 2-4 yrs; share sale is 'question of when': CFO

After taking to the skies in August 2022, the airline is slowly expanding its presence and currently flies to 34 destinations, including 7 international cities