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Noida airport to miss its third deadline; new date to be announced soon

The chief secretary directed the officials to ensure regular review of the airport project and said no compromise should be made on the quality of construction

Air India faces $600 mn hit from Pak airspace ban, seeks govt support

The airline has written to the civil aviation ministry, asking for a 'subsidy model' to cover increased fuel and crew expenses because of longer flight times and delays due to the airspace ban

DGCA issues advisory as Pak's airspace closure extends flight timings

Pakistan has closed its airspace for Indian airlines, resulting in longer flying hours for their international flights, especially those flying out from north Indian cities, including Delhi

India, France seal Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy

Agreement includes transfer of technology for integrating indigenous weapons onto the Rafale-Marine jets and setting up a facility to manufacture their fuselage in India

India, France ink ₹64,000 cr pact to procure 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy

Deliveries are expected to begin in around three and a half years and be completed in about six and a half years from now

Direct flights between India and China a possibility now after long halt

But this time, Chinese carriers are unlikely to dominate the market

IndiGo skids 6% on profit booking after Pakistan shuts airspace

According to media reports, India's leading airlines, particularly IndiGo and Air India have warned passengers of service disruptions following Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines.

Pahalgam terror attack: Srinagar airfares dropped after govt intervention

Airlines responded by waiving cancellation and rescheduling fees and boosting flight capacity from Srinagar

IndiGo names ex-FAA administrator Michael Whitaker as independent director

Whitaker, also a private pilot, served most recently as the Administrator of the FAA, the US agency in charge of air safety, efficiency, and the operation of the national air traffic system

Airlines run 59 flights from Srinagar, govt says fares remain reasonable

As many as 3,337 passengers flew out of Srinagar in 20 flights between 6 am and 12 pm on Wednesday

More flights, capped fares, food provided at Srinagar airport: Aviation min

Pahalgam terror attack: Aviation Ministry assures tourists of hassle-free flight changes and cancellations. Food and water provided at Srinagar airport

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic; special train arranged

The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts early Sunday

GE Aerospace CEO Culp advocates tariff-free regime for aviation industry

Trump's trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the aerospace industry since the COVID pandemic. It has also led to a breakdown in the industry's decades-old duty-free status

China steps up testing of sixth-gen stealth fighters amid tensions with US

Testing of sixth-generation stealth fighter jets, dubbed J-36 and J-50, have been spotted showing futuristic design and increased agility

Trump tariffs, competition to push Boeing, Airbus jet prices even higher

Experts described the official prices as "a complete work of fiction", noting significant discounts based on contract specifics, according to media reports

Soon, DGCA may allow 12th pass students without science to fly aircrafts

Since the mid-1990s, only science students can pursue commercial pilot licences in India. The recommendation will be sent to the Union aviation ministry for approval

Flying commutes: Air taxis set for takeoff, but challenges remain

Air taxis could become a reality in India by 2026, but challenges in public acceptance and cost remain

French aviation firm Lauak mulls sale as Lohia eyes global expansion

The company in France's Basque region is attracting interest from potential suitors including India's Lohia Aerospace Systems

Govt reviews medical emergency protocols at airports after pilot's death

On April 9, an Air India Express pilot suffered a cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after flying in from Srinagar. The airline later confirmed his passing

Govt, industry must boost green aviation fuel with incentives: SpiceJet CMD

The SpiceJet CMD said at that some point the government and the industry have to get together and create a significant incentive and logistic structure to make SAF