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HC junks SpiceJet's plea to review ₹144 cr payment order in Maran dispute

SpiceJet sought reconsideration of the March 18 direction on several counts, including financial distress amid the ongoing war in West Asia

Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan, insider Aggarwal

The choice of a new CEO comes at a crucial time for Air India, which is grappling with heavy losses, heightened regulatory scrutiny after a deadly crash last year

West Asia conflict: Indian carriers cut 25% weekly int'l flights in May

Several foreign carriers have expanded operations to India

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit flyers after carrier collapses

Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday following a doubling in jet fuel prices due to Iran war

Air India board to meet May 7; cost-saving steps, CEO selection on agenda

As part of stringent measures to save costs amid spiralling jet fuel prices, Air India is mulling unbundling meals from tickets as well as lounge access for business class travellers

Air India CEO search narrows to Vinod Kannan, Nipun Aggarwal: Report

Singapore Airlines holds a roughly 25% stake in Air India, with the rest owned by Tata Sons

IndiGo cuts int'l capacity for May by 17%, among worst hit globally

West Asia tensions hit aviation hard, with IndiGo leading capacity cuts among non-Gulf carriers as uncertainty disrupts India-Gulf travel demand

NMIAL dismisses IATA's concerns over high aeronautical charges

Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd rejects International Air Transport Association concerns, says tariffs won't materially hurt demand at the new airport

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