Page 9 - Aviation News

Noida airport becomes operational, first flight takes off for Lucknow

The commencement of commercial operations at Noida International Airport is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve passenger convenience and support economic development

Noida International Airport to begin commercial flights from June 15

The airport, located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area, is considered one of the UP government's flagship infrastructure projects

Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Kozhikode diverted after technical snag

There were 170 passengers, nine infants and crew members on board. All were safe

Surface connectivity adequate, says Noida airport Vice Chairman Schnellmann

The NIA will start handling flights from Monday onwards, becoming the second major commercial airport in the National Capital Region (NCR) to address the rising passenger demand

Year on, AAIB says crash report only after full probe, international review

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the final report on the AI171 crash will be released only after completing all investigative activities and international review processes

Air India plans to downsize as Tata group balks at losses of $3 billion

Air India is considering delaying aircraft deliveries and scaling back expansion plans after Tata Group directed the airline to focus on reducing mounting losses

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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