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Air India to cut int'l flights till July on fuel surge, airspace curbs

Airspace restrictions in the wake of the West Asia conflict have forced the airline to take longer routes for many international destinations, resulting in increased fuel burn

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

Noida International Airport to begin commercial operations from June 15, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight and other carriers expected to follow soon

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

The beginning of commercial operations would significantly boost regional connectivity and support economic growth, trade, tourism and investment in the broader region, according to officials

Pilots Association flags fatigue risks, seeks urgent FDTL rollout by DGCA

The pilots' body further stated that the continued granting of variations to airline operators has significantly diluted the intent of FDTL regulations

Given operational risks, increase user development fees: Pvt airports

The government reduced landing and parking charges on April 8 to give relief to airlines that have been hit by rising fuel prices since the West Asia conflict began on February 28

NIT Rourkela develops lightweight nanocomposite for aviation systems

New aluminium-based hybrid nanocomposite could improve durability of aircraft landing gear, cut maintenance costs, and enhance fuel efficiency across aviation and defence applications

Govt issues SOP for hub-spoke model for int'l flights; A-I trials in June

The Hub and Spoke (H&S) model will provide smooth connectivity for passengers travelling from spoke airports to international destinations through a hub or larger airport

Navi Mumbai International Airport in talks with govt for global hub status

The plan envisages to bring back transfer traffic which have been using global hubs like Dubai, Doha, London, Frankfurt amongst others

Indian airlines warn govt soaring fuel costs threaten ops, seek urgent help

India's top airlines have asked the government for urgent relief as record-high jet fuel prices raise costs, threaten flight operations and may lead to higher fares and route cuts

Noida International Airport gets BCAS approval for aerodrome safety plan

Noida International Airport, a greenfield project coming up at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district, is among the country's major infrastructure initiatives aimed at boosting regional

High costs, connectivity major issues at Noida airport: IndiGo, Air India

IndiGo and Air India flag high tariffs and poor connectivity at Noida airport, warning of higher fares and slower traffic growth despite operator's defence of pricing

MakeMyTrip, Adani Airport partner for online duty-free pre-booking services

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) operates duty-free outlets across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram

How IndiGo is set to dominate Navi Mumbai over rivals with capacity push

Aviation experts say the expansion in NMIAL is closely tied up with the availability of new planes the airlines need to expand

Swiss flight aborts take-off in Delhi after engine fire, five injured

Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich aborts take-off after engine fire in Delhi; passengers evacuated safely, five injured, airport operations unaffected

Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight evacuated on runway after engine failure, 6 hurt

A Swiss Airbus A330 aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine failure and fire alert, forcing emergency evacuation of over 230 passengers and crew on the runway early Sunday

6 passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India: Report

The incident occurred when one of the aircraft's engines failed and caught fire during the takeoff roll, prompting the crew to stop the aircraft and initiate an emergency evacuation

AAI engineers' body raises concerns over proposed ATC privatisation plan

Fragmentation of ATC services in a safety-critical domain raises serious questions of accountability, uniformity, and operational integrity, it said

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices; European vacations are looking a lot less affordable

Delhi T-3 airport's Pier-C to start international ops in May first week

Delhi airport's annual international passenger handling capacity will increase to up to 32 million, with Pier C at Terminal 3 set to commence international operations from the first week of May.

Noida Airport appoints new interim CEO amid security clearance issue

Noida International Airport reshuffles leadership after BCAS rules required its CEO to be an Indian national, impacting operational readiness