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IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threat
No bomb or any harmful substance had been found in the aircraft during the inspection, and further legal and security procedures were underway
 "IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threat")
A-I crash final report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis
The GE Aerospace-made engines have been at the centre of the probe into the crash of the Air India plane shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025
 "A-I crash final report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis")
Air India AI171 crash anniversary: What happened since the tragedy
Almost a year after Air India AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, families of the victims await closure as the AAIB final probe report remains pending
 "Air India AI171 crash anniversary: What happened since the tragedy")
Air India crash report delayed as engine examination remains unfinished
A final report is expected within three months, by when studies of the GE Aerospace engines should be concluded
Security alert at Kannur airport after note 'misinterpreted' as bomb threat
An emergency alert was issued at the airport and after landing, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for security checks
 "Security alert at Kannur airport after note 'misinterpreted' as bomb threat")
A year of Air India crash: Families seek nod to hold candlelight vigil
Around 150 relatives plan a candlelight tribute on June 12 at Meghani Nagar, where the London-bound AI171 crashed shortly after take-off last year
 "A year of Air India crash: Families seek nod to hold candlelight vigil")
Gujarat's emergency response after AI 171 crash sets model of coordination
On June 12 last year, the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 persons on board and 19 on the ground
ATF prices rise 10% as oil firms roll out price stabilisation regime
The new rate will be locked in for up to three years for airlines that opt to participate in the government-backed price stabilisation scheme
 "ATF prices rise 10% as oil firms roll out price stabilisation regime")
Air India's revival on track, but aircraft delays hit growth plans: Wilson
Wilson, who is set to step down as the CEO and MD of Air India later this year, said he has no plans to take up another full-time executive position
 "Air India's revival on track, but aircraft delays hit growth plans: Wilson")
SpiceJet delays pilot salaries, seeks govt-backed loan to shore up finances
SpiceJet was India's second-largest domestic carrier by market share in 2019, carrying roughly 15 per cent of passengers, but that has since fallen to a fourth-place share of 3.4 per cent
 "SpiceJet delays pilot salaries, seeks govt-backed loan to shore up finances")
Huge aviation opportunities in India, but taxes are a hurdle: IATA chief
Walsh, an aviation veteran who took over as the IATA director general in April 2021, will soon be taking over as the CEO of IndiGo
 "Huge aviation opportunities in India, but taxes are a hurdle: IATA chief")
US airlines' fuel bill hits $6.5 bn; global profit outlook nearly halved
In an effort to contain costs, airlines around the world have raised airfares and fees, cut other perks and cancelled flights or trimmed schedules
 "US airlines' fuel bill hits $6.5 bn; global profit outlook nearly halved")
SpiceJet plans to induct 3 Airbus A320 planes on damp lease in July
The company has already finalised a lease agreement (with the lessor) for these three narrowbody planes, the airline said in a statement
 "SpiceJet plans to induct 3 Airbus A320 planes on damp lease in July")
3 Air India planes suffer damage due to sudden winds at Delhi airport
The development comes a day after an IndiGo 6E 6283 flight operating from Bengaluru to Mumbai was delayed after it suffered a bird hit
 "3 Air India planes suffer damage due to sudden winds at Delhi airport")
ATF price stabilisation fund very good solution to airlines' problem: IATA
IATA backs India's ATF price stabilisation fund, saying it can help airlines manage soaring jet fuel costs and reduce uncertainty in operations
 "ATF price stabilisation fund very good solution to airlines' problem: IATA")
IATA expects sharp profit drop citing West Asia crisis led fuel price hikes
IATA has halved its 2026 airline profit forecast as soaring fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran conflict weigh heavily on the global aviation industry
 "IATA expects sharp profit drop citing West Asia crisis led fuel price hikes")
United Air CEO tears into engine supplier Rolls-Royce for lack of support
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly criticised Rolls-Royce over contract commitments, escalating tensions between the carrier and the engine maker
 "United Air CEO tears into engine supplier Rolls-Royce for lack of support")
Govt fixes ATF benchmark prices: Will flight tickets get cheaper?
The government has fixed benchmark jet fuel prices for Indian airlines, but experts say the move may curb fare spikes rather than make tickets cheaper
 "Govt fixes ATF benchmark prices: Will flight tickets get cheaper?")
Demand, fares may support H2 cash flow despite fuel shock: Alaska Air
Chief Financial Officer Shane Tackett said fuel markets had become less volatile in recent weeks, but prices were still moving by about 5% over a couple of days
 "Demand, fares may support H2 cash flow despite fuel shock: Alaska Air")
India is a significant player in Asia Pacific air traffic growth: IATA
The number of air passengers in the Asia Pacific is projected to jump to 4.1 billion by 2044 from 1.7 billion in 2024, which would mean 2.4 billion additional passengers, as per IATA