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A-I crash: Govt seeks law banning non-conforming structures near airports

The proposal seeks to empower India's aviation regulator to examine complaints of unlawful construction and order owners to trim trees or reduce the height of a non-conforming building within 60 days

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights weekly, halts 3 routes till mid-July

The detailed announcement comes a day after the carrier said it would temporarily reduce flights operated with wide-body planes by 15%

Post Air India crash, govt mulls SOP for quicker insurance claim settlement

The source further added that, since identification is ongoing, insurance companies are trying to reach the claimants and to settle their claims without much hassle.

Air India suspends three int'l routes, cuts frequency on several others

Air India temporarily halts services to Nairobi, London, and other global cities citing enhanced safety inspections and longer flight durations due to Middle East airspace closures

AAIB to decide black box decoding location after safety assessment: Moca

MoCA says AAIB will assess all parameters before decoding AI171 black boxes, as minister meets airlines and airports to strengthen safety and passenger response

Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to remove obstacles near airports

The draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, was issued on June 18 and will come into force once published in the Official Gazette

S'pore Airlines offers condolences to families of victims in A-I crash

The airlines said in an official statement, The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group extends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of everyone affected by the devastating Air India flight

On the runway: GMR's ₹14,000 crore capex plan for Hyderabad airport

Given the nearly three-year construction timeline for a new terminal and runway, work on the northern side is proposed to begin by FY27 to ensure readiness by September 2029

Air India cancels three int'l flights over maintenance, technical issues

The airline said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms

Tata to create a new trust to help Air India crash victims: Chandrasekaran

"We are looking at the option to set up an AI171 trust to help the families," Chandrasekaran, who first heard about the crash in his Mumbai office, said

Praful Patel questions silence of Singapore Airlines on Air India crash

Former civil aviation minister questions airline, which is a key shareholder in Air India, for not giving a public response about the crash of flight AI171

AirAsia seeks jets for growth but restructuring first priority: CEO

Fernandes said he is still in discussions with China's COMAC about a potential order for its C919 narrowbody aircraft

Air India flight from Bali to Delhi diverted to Varanasi due to bad weather

A separate Delhi-Bali flight was diverted back to the national capital on Wednesday due to a volcanic eruption near Bali airport

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet compliant with existing safety standards: DGCA

Safety checks on 26 of 33 aircraft find Air India's B787 fleet compliant but DGCA seeks better coordination, spare availability to address network delays

Air India cancels, delays global flights amid safety inspections, audits

Multiple Air India flights were disrupted as Boeing 787 jets underwent DGCA-mandated inspections following the AI171 crash, compounded by weather and airspace issues

Air India cancels Delhi-Dubai flight; 6th 787 Dreamliner cancelled today

Several Air India flights have faced cancellations and diversions over the past week following increased scrutiny of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner after the horrific crash last week in Ahmedabad

What passengers expect from airports beyond just air safety measures

In India, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) decides on the tariffs an airport could charge from the passengers

DGCA summons Air India officials amid Ahmedabad-London plane crash probe

On June 12, Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, following a Mayday distress call from the pilot

Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight amid technical snag, wider disruptions

Air India cancels multiple international services, including to Paris, London, and Mumbai, due to technical issues, safety checks, and airspace restrictions

'We don't want to continue': Air India pilot returns flight to Hong Kong

The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the same as the one involved in the brutal crash that killed 241 people out of 242 on board in Ahmedabad