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Turbulent times: Tech snags force 3 flights to make emergency landings

A Dubai-bound flight was diverted to Muscat after a burning smell was sensed in cabin mid-air

Air safety: India sees eight aviation accidents every year on average

The frequency of serious aviation incidents is on the rise, but accident numbers have remained constant

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

The move to limit passengers comes as Heathrow Airport struggles to cope with a surge in passenger traffic

Labour pain for pvt domestic airlines as staff threaten mass leave over pay

Aviation regulator DGCA forced to interfere as mass leaves threaten operation and safety

DGCA hopes 'sick leave protest' at IndiGo, Go First will end soon

"We are closely monitoring the situation. As of now operations are normal. Hopefully, it will be resolved shortly," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement.

IndiGo starts proceedings against technicians who went on mass sick leave

The airline has asked the technicians concerned to report to the airline's doctor, along with necessary medical documents, so that the carrier can verify if they were actually sick, sources mentioned.

London's Heathrow airport imposes capacity cap of 100,000 passengers a day

Forecasts show that the airport would have to handle as many as 104,000 passengers a day over the summer, the airport said.

Ten years on, ex-Kingfisher Airline employees wait for their dues

The Supreme Court has awarded a four-month sentence to the grounded airline's flamboyant owner Vijay Mallya in a contempt case

SpiceXpress to be hived off from SpiceJet by Aug first week: Ajay Singh

Banks and shareholders have given their approval to hive off cargo and logistics company SpiceXpress from SpiceJet airline, the carrier's CMD Ajay Singh said

Govt issues corrigendum to withdraw excise on ATF for international flights

Indian Oil had begun levying 11% duty following a govt notification; ATF accounts for 40% of an airline's operating expenses

SpiceJet gets notice over flight safety, says will be 'doubly careful'

SpiceJet has denied any violations on its part and said it is committed to safe operations

Third SpiceJet plane hit by snag in 24 hrs; cargo plane returned to Kolkata

A SpiceJet cargo plane on Tuesday flying to China returned to Kolkata as the weather radar was not working, the company said

Mass leave by the cabin crew an aberration, ready for growth: IndiGo

IndiGo is hiring for replacement and expansion. Around 1,500 in the cabin crew are under training and will join operations over the next few weeks

Scindia holds meeting with airlines on aviation turbine fuel pricing

Jyotiraditya Scindia held a detailed discussion with the advisory group of airlines on fuel pricing (ATF) in India and abroad

How the Ukraine war may give wings to Jet airways' international plans

Jet Airways plans to lease 20 Airbus A320s by 2024

Our expansion plans will take a hit due to ATF duty, say airlines

ATF accounts for around 40 per cent of an airline's operating expenses

Thousands of flights are delayed or cancelled as holiday travel kicks off

As of Saturday night, nearly 650 flights in the United States had been cancelled and more than 5,200 flights within, into or out of the country had been delayed

Cabin crew, guards among 1,600 Air India employees opting for VRS

Airline says it will reskill employees as expands terms of the scheme

Air India mulls working with private ground handlers after flight delays

AIASL serves Air India at all airports except Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram

Jet claims rights on livery, objects to SpiceJet using it on some planes

Jet Airways aims to restart operations in September after takeover by the Kalrock Jalan consortium