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Form high-level committee to review systemic failures: Parl panel to MoCA

Parliamentary panel flags systemic failures, rising defects and staff shortages, urges Civil Aviation Ministry to conduct root-cause review within 90 days

Cabinet clears ₹28,840 cr modified UDAN scheme for regional connectivity

Under the revamped plan, the government will develop 100 new airports and 200 helipads, with a focus on hilly regions, the Northeast, island territories and aspirational districts

Soft landing for aviation insurance premiums amid benign loss trends

Aviation insurance rates have softened due to excess reinsurance capacity and lower global losses, though geopolitical risks continue to influence underwriting conditions

IndiGo appoints former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as CSO from April 6

IndiGo has appointed former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer from April 6, as the airline navigates leadership changes and expansion plans

IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief

Singh previously served as managing director and chief executive officer of Air India Express, where he led operational improvements and expansion

Taking steps to address West Asia conflict's impact on flight ops: Govt

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that started on February 28 has significantly hit operations of airlines in and through the West Asia region

DGCA releases summer schedule for domestic airlines, effective March 29

On Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation decided to withdraw the temporary fare caps on domestic airfares starting Monday (March 23)

Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war

Loss-making Air India and Air India Express have been grappling with operational disruptions like other airlines since the start of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran

ATF price rise impact may be visible from April 1: Aviation minister

Naidu said , "The impact should not translate into operations or the passengers. That will be the intention of the Ministry, and we will engage positively"

Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions

The Civil Aviation Ministry said it would remove the temporary cap on domestic airfares from March 23, a restriction imposed after massive flight disruptions hit IndiGo in December 2025

Air India to introduce crew fitness policy; lapses may lead to pay loss

As per the policy, to be effective from May 1, a reading of 30 or above is 'obese' and not an acceptable range

Airlines warn free seat mandate will raise fares, hurt affordability

We were not consulted before this order was passed, said the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA)

Air India flight returns to Delhi after deploying wrong plane for Canada

The Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200LR are two long-haul variants of Boeing's 777 family with distinct capabilities in range and capacity

Indian airlines seek removal of fare cap as West Asia conflict hits ops

Indian airlines warn fare caps and rising costs could force route cuts and delay expansion, as fuel prices surge and operational pressures mount

IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as rain, thunderstorms hit Delhi

IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of possible flight disruptions in Delhi as rain and thunderstorms hit the city, urging passengers to check flight status and allow extra time for travel to the airport

Govt curbs airline seat selection add-ons, mandates 60% seats free

Aviation Ministry's directive aims to curb 'dark pattern' practices and improve passenger experience

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines for another month

The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) made the decision through a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The notice was issued days before the previous one was set to expire on March 23

60% seats on every flight to be free to choose: DGCA rolls out new norms

Under the new rule, airlines must allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats on each flight without any seat selection charges

Extended duty limits could threaten flight safety: Pilots' union to DGCA

Federation of Indian Pilots warns that DGCA's temporary relaxation in flight duty limits for Air India long haul flights could heighten fatigue risks and compromise safety

West Asia war: IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike, says Moody's

Moody's says rising jet fuel prices amid Middle East tensions may pressure IndiGo's profitability, though its short booking cycle could allow cost pass-through over time