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IndiGo launches Shanghai-Kolkata flight boosting India-China connectivity

The IndiGo6E flight was launched by Indian Consulate General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur

Aircraft supply crunch 'hurdle' in India's aviation growth: Rammohan Naidu

As many as 1,700 orders for aircraft are pending, and it will take up to 15 years for them to arrive, the minister said

Airlines to offer 60% seats in flights without extra charges from April 20

Generally, airlines charge Rs 200 to Rs 2,100 for choosing seats, depending on various factors, including front rows and extra leg room, a travel industry executive had said

Summer flight approvals moderated after IndiGo disruption in Dec: Report

In the domestic summer schedule, airlines are set to operate at least 10 per cent less flights compared to the number flights flown during the same period a year ago

PM inaugurates Noida airport, says it will drive growth in western UP

The Prime Minister positioned the Jewar airport as a key connectivity and economic hub for cities including Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Mathura

Locals seek affordable fares as PM Modi inaugurates Noida airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the airport on Saturday at Jewar in Gautam Buddh Nagar district

Commercial flights from Noida airport to start in 45-60 days: Naidu

The Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday

Jewar Airport to boost investment, jobs, economic growth: Aviation Minister

Naidu described the occasion as a matter of pride for the nation and congratulated people on the launch of the 'grand and glorious' airport

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