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Pilots' association urges DGCA to halt flights to conflict zones over risks

ALPA asked the DGCA to issue binding directives regarding operations in conflict regions and initiate a thorough inquiry into the decision-making processes within Air India

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport after engine failure

There were 160 passengers on board the Boeing 737 aircraft

Tight security, jubilant crowd ahead of PM's Jewar airport inauguration

PM Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the airport, open the cargo terminal and lay the foundation stone for a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility

DGCA tells pilots to resist pressure on VVIP flights, stress safety norms

The aviation regulator has issued stricter norms for VVIP flights, directing pilots to prioritise safety, resist undue pressure and follow enhanced operational protocols

Uttar Pradesh's 5th international airport to take wings on Saturday

Noida International Airport will become Uttar Pradesh's fifth international airport, boosting connectivity, jobs and trade while supporting sectors such as agriculture, MSMEs and logistics

West Asia crisis: Pilots' body ALPA India seeks centralised risk assessment

ALPA India urges DGCA to suspend flights to conflict zones and mandate war-risk insurance amid escalating West Asia tensions disrupting aviation operations

Indian aviation industry outlook 'negative'; weak near-term demand: ICRA

The revision in outlook is also on account of a sharp depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar and an expected increase in jet fuel (ATF) prices

DGCA is looking to ease rules for airlines to help them grow: Chief

There are big challenges for airlines, including taking longer routes and higher operational costs due to airspace restrictions, he said, expressing hope that there would be "better days"

Air India's London-bound A350 aircraft faces tech issue, returns to Delhi

The same A350-900 aircraft VT-JRF had faced a technical issue on March 15, following which the plane operating the flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to the Irish town of Shannon

Indian airlines to operate 10% fewer domestic flights in summer: DGCA

Aviation watchdog DGCA has published the domestic flights summer schedule, which is from March 29 to October 24, for nine scheduled airlines

British Airways to add extra Delhi, Mumbai flights amid West Asia crisis

With the additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1,000 additional seats per week between India and the UK

DGCA seeks corrective steps from Air India over Vancouver flight error

Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had sought a report from the airline

PM Modi to inaugurate new Noida International Airport on March 28

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, complementing Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport

Gulf airspace closures leave travellers stranded and bleeding cash

Some people booked on Gulf carriers have described hours on hold to reach customer service, repeated cancellations with little explanation and automatic refunds without rebooking options

Govt puts UDAN 2.0 on runway with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore

Government approves next phase of UDAN scheme to boost regional connectivity, develop airports and helipads, and support airlines operating in underserved regions

IndiGo plans to build integrated campus on 4.5-acre land in Gurugram

The carrier is headquartered in Gurugram, and the unified campus will bring together the IndiGo Support Centre (ISC) and learning centres, Ifly, under one roof

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