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Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Kochi after mid-air technical snag

The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday due to a technical snag

DGCA may allow import of aircraft up to 20 years old for commercial use

Currently, pressurised aircraft that are up to 18 years old are permitted to be imported into the country, subject to certain conditions

AI Express Delhi-Indore flight lands safely after mid-air engine fault

The pilot made a 'PAN-PAN' call to indicate non-life-threatening emergency, but the aircraft landed safely at the airport here with a delay of 20 minutes

GST hike to make premium air travel costlier; IATA expresses disappointment

GST on Premium Economy, Business, and First class air travel rises to 18%, while economy fares remain unchanged. IATA expresses disappointment, warning of negative effects on India's aviation sector

DGCA comes out with draft guidelines for fatigue risk managment system

Amid concerns in various quarters about fatigue among airline crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already put in place revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilot

Kolkata-bound IndiGo flights returns to Nagpur after suspected bird hit

As a precautionary measure, the plane, carrying 160 to 165 passengers, had to return to the Nagpur airport

India proposes global airline credit score system to ICAO for fair payments

India said a significant proportion of revenue at most airports, particularly in developing countries, comes from aeronautical charges that are often collected on a post-service basis

DGCA grants safety clearance to AISATS, 1st ground handling firm to get nod

As part of efforts to strengthen Safety Management Systems (SMS), the DGCA introduced the framework to provide safety approval to ground handling firms in July

OMCs reduce ATF prices by 1.4%; commercial LPG price falls by ₹51.50

This price cut will reduce the burden on commercial airlines, for whom fuel makes up for almost 40 per cent of the operating cost

DGCA clears IndiGo, SpiceJet to lease aircraft from Turkish carriers

India has approved aircraft leasing deals between domestic airlines and Turkish carriers, including IndiGo and SpiceJet, after a policy shift following tensions

BS Infra Summit: India's airports gain capacity but bottlenecks loom

India's airports now have capacity ahead of demand, with $11 bn investment, dual-airport hubs in Delhi & Mumbai, but concerns remain on airspace, parking bays and staffing gaps

IATA proposes raising age limit for commercial pilots to 67 years globally

Amid a shortage of available pilots compared to the rising demand spurred by aviation sector growth, the proposal has been made by IATA to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Korean Air signs $50 billion deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft

The deal was formalised at a signing ceremony Monday in Washington as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with President Donald Trump

AI can reshape 35-50% of job roles in Indian banking system: BCG report

The firm pegged the actual productivity gains at just 1 per cent for Indian banks, and added that lenders from the country trail their global peers

Seaplane services to restart on 2 routes by Oct: Civil aviation minister

Naidu said the norms for setting up a waterdrome, training pilots, and the rules and regulations governing seaplane operations have been simplified

IndiGo targets 40% fleet on finance lease by 2030: CFO Gaurav Negi at AGM

Most of IndiGo's fleet today is on operating leases, where an aircraft is rented from a lessor for a fixed term and returned at the end of the lease

DGCA staffing crisis a threat to aviation safety system: Parl panel

Nearly 50 per cent of the 1,063 sanctioned posts at the regulator are vacant. Of the total posts, only 553 are filled

Akasa Air completes fundraising, Premji Invest joins Jhunjhunwalas

Akasa Air completes $125 million fundraising, welcoming Premji Invest, 360 ONE Asset, and Claypond Capital, alongside the Jhunjhunwala family, to support its expansion and long-term growth

Over 250 flights disrupted in Mumbai as rains lead to delays, cancellations

Heavy rains in Mumbai cause major flight disruptions, including delays, cancellations, and diversions. Over 250 flights were affected, with several diverted to other cities

IGRUA lost four trainer planes in accidents over eight years, says govt

Currently, IGRUA, located in Uttar Pradesh, has 13 trainer planes