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New aircraft rules to replace 1937 framework, take effect from January 1

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, will govern aircraft registration, safety, personnel licensing, airline tariffs and airport operations, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

Airlines schedule 2.6% fewer domestic flights for this Diwali month

Indian airlines have scheduled 22,306 weekly domestic flights this November, down 606 from October 2025, as higher fares and softer demand prompt cuts across major routes

Air India, AI Express extend Saudi flight curbs till Nov 14 amid tensions

Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until November 14 amid escalating West Asia tensions, offering affected passengers rebooking or refunds.

Domestic aviation industry may post losses of ₹38,000 cr in FY27: Icra

Higher aviation fuel costs, rupee depreciation, rising aircraft lease rentals and slower passenger traffic growth are expected to push industry losses above last fiscal's ₹28,000-30,000 cr, Icra said

MIAL asks airlines to submit Navi Mumbai flight shift plans by November 3

MIAL wants to shift international traffic equivalent to five million passengers annually to Navi Mumbai airport for Terminal 1 redevelopment, but airlines oppose unilateral slot cuts.

SpiceJet's domestic market share falls below Star Air for the first time

SpiceJet's domestic market share dropped to 0.6 per cent in September, below Star Air's 0.7 per cent, as overall passenger traffic declined 6.49 per cent year-on-year, DGCA data showed

Govt asks airlines to ensure crew, aircraft readiness ahead of fog season

The fog season is expected to run from December 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)

IndiGo, Air India break ranks with foreign carriers on Navi Mumbai shift

IndiGo and Air India Group plan to shift about a third of their international flights to Navi Mumbai airport as foreign carriers continue to oppose the proposed relocation

IndiGo, Air India to shift flights to Navi Mumbai ahead of T1 revamp

The redevelopment is expected to raise Terminal 1's annual passenger-handling capacity by about 33 per cent, from 15 million to 20 million

GSTAT allows GST refund on cancelled air tickets if fare, taxes returned

The GSTAT directed the revenue department to process the refund claim of the airline within two weeks and make payment along with interest

Air India and AI Express cancel Riyadh, Dammam flights till Nov 7

IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled their services to Saudi Arabian cities amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and attacks at airports in the Gulf country

Tamil Nadu govt cuts ATF VAT to 16% in Chennai, 1% at other airports

Tamil Nadu reduces VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 29% to 16% at Chennai Airport and to 1% at other airports to lower airline costs and strengthen regional air connectivity

IndiGo extends cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia: Indian Embassy

The flight disruptions come amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, energy installations and other critical infrastructure

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay ₹50k for not serving food on 15-hr flight

Punjab State Consumer Commission held Singapore Airlines liable for deficiency in service after a family alleged inadequate food, including milk for an infant, on a 15-hour Delhi-Melbourne flight

Airport baggage weight issue under govt scanner amid concerns over charges

Aviation ministry examines complaints over inaccurate baggage weighing as an MP seeks a nationwide audit and independent reference scales for passengers

Delhi airport's passenger traffic rises to 38.5 mn in first half of FY27

Delhi airport handles record 38.5 million passengers in H1 FY27 as domestic and international traffic grows

Air India, IndiGo, AAIB to appear before parliamentary panel on Nov 2

Representatives of Air India, IndiGo, AAIB and BCAS will appear before a parliamentary panel on November 2 as part of its review of civil aviation sector public undertakings.

MIAL reiterates summer 2027 flight shift plan despite airlines' objections

MIAL says airlines can decide whether to move flights to Navi Mumbai or explore alternatives as Mumbai airport prepares to cut capacity by 5 million passengers from summer 2027.

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until November 24

The restriction, initially imposed on April 23, 2025, has been extended periodically since then amid strained relations between the two neighbouring countries

Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike, delayed over 14 hours

The return flight was scheduled to depart at 4.25 pm on Saturday and is expected to depart at 7 am on Sunday, Emirates informed its passengers