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Flydubai incident renews debate over mandatory cockpit video recorders

Cockpit video could provide investigators with a visual record of the Flydubai attack, but privacy concerns and opposition from pilots' unions have complicated calls for a mandate

IATA opposes 'forced' shift of international flights to Navi Mumbai airport

Global airline body writes to Civil Aviation Ministry; red-flags lack of readiness and consultation on MIAL plan

No plan to split flights between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai: Air France-KLM

Airline says splitting passenger operations would reduce efficiency and complicate ground handling; complete shift to Navi Mumbai remains possible if capacity falls

Higher fuel costs for IndiGo likely to keep profits under pressure

IndiGo's market dominance, fleet expansion and international growth offer long-term upside, but elevated fuel costs continue to weigh on margins

Akasa Air says no impact on safety after Boeing flags 737 MAX glitch

Akasa Air said it is closely coordinating with Boeing and confirms there is no impact on the safety of its operations.

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike during 2nd landing attempt at Bengaluru

IndiGo said in a statement that its aircraft operating its Guwahati-Bengaluru flight experienced "abnormal runway contact" while landing during gusty weather at the Kempegowda International Airport

Airbus detects surface coating issue in A321 neo fuselage, IndiGo impacted

"The source of the issue has been identified, contained and a remedy is available. All newly coated stringers conform to all requirements," Airbus spokesperson said

Air India suspends pilot involved in alcohol incident at Zurich airport

The pilot was removed from operating the Zurich-Delhi flight after ground staff detected the smell of alcohol and will remain suspended pending an investigation

Air India clears ₹17.74 crore payout for outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson

The payout comprises ₹15.24 crore in replacement shares due under the former CEO's long-term incentive plan for FY23-FY25, along with a ₹2.5 crore one-time reward approved for FY25

Akasa Air in talks to order more than 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts

Akasa Air is in talks to order more than 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with a decision expected early next year, as the budget carrier plans to expand its fleet beyond 2032

Domestic air passenger traffic falls 6.34% to 12.13 million in August: DGCA

Domestic airlines carried 12.13 million passengers in August, down 6.34 per cent from a year earlier, while Air India Group gained market share and IndiGo's share declined

No decision yet on operators of airports owning airlines, says Naidu

Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu says the government is weighing the pros and cons of relaxing cross-ownership restrictions as it seeks to increase airline choices

Aviation Min signs 21 agreements under UDAN to boost regional connectivity

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday said it has signed 21 agreements with states and union territories under the next phase of the UDAN scheme to strengthen regional air connectivity.

Govt to assess pros and cons of airport operators holding airline stakes

The government will assess the "pros and cons" of the proposal for airport operators owning stakes in airlines and decide on a balanced approach, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said

Air India to launch IFE platform in 2027, eyes higher ancillary revenues

As it prepares to enhance the digital experience for the passengers, the new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platform will also help in boosting the airline's ancillary revenues

Delhi airport jumps 11 spots to rank 28th among global megahubs in 2026

Delhi airport climbed from 39th in 2025 to 28th in OAG's global megahub rankings and entered the top 10 low-cost megahubs for the first time in 2026

India, Vietnam agree to double flight capacity to over 16,000 seats a week

The increase, effective immediately, comes as airlines from both countries have used up, or are close to exhausting, their existing flying rights

Economy airfares took off most since Covid in H1; biz class became cheaper

Airlines are willing to lose some price-sensitive passengers who travelled when tickets were cheaper, while essential travellers are considered more willing and able to pay higher fares

Demand strong, fuel crisis far less severe than COVID: AirAsia's Fernandes

Fernandes said AirAsia had strong ​liquidity and was adept at managing cash, adding the current crisis was largely driven by geopolitical tensions and ​higher fuel prices

Air India expands Salesforce's AI use to streamline customer services

Air India has built a cloud-based digital ecosystem covering more than 140 enterprise systems and has more than 30 agentic AI initiatives underway