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Adani plans ₹35,000 crore more capex in Navi Mumbai airport by FY30

Project gets interim tariff nod from Airports Economic Regulatory Authority

GIC Re will keep a provision of around ₹200 cr for Air India tragedy: CMD

**Strap:** Narayanan says GIC Re's exposure is limited; aviation and regional premiums may face upward pressure

DGCA launches comprehensive special audit plan to end siloed safety checks

DGCA's new special audit framework moves beyond siloed inspections to assess safety, compliance and operations across airlines, airports, MROs and other aviation entities

DGCA revises guidelines for flight operations in adverse weather conditions

Aviation watchdog DGCA has revised its operational guidelines for operators during adverse weather conditions, emphasising that safety should take precedence over "schedule adherence" and encouraged pilots to divert flights in unpredictable conditions. Issuing an updated operations circular to scheduled and non-scheduled operators, the regulator also said pilots should cross-check visual cues with instruments to ensure accurate approach and landing assessments to deal with visual illusions that may occur during night operations in rain or on wet runways. The circular also comes against the backdrop of recent helicopter accidents in Kedarnath region and an IndiGo flight enroute to Srinagar encountering severe turbulence last month. Citing the growing impact of climate change on operational unpredictability, DGCA has advised flight crew to maintain heightened vigilance, "with an emphasis on safety taking precedence over schedule adherence". "Captains are encouraged to initiate ...

Air India cuts narrowbody flights by 5%, suspends three routes till July

Air India to reduce frequencies on 19 routes and suspend three services until mid-July to maintain reliability amid safety audits and aircraft availability challenges

Air India to reroute international flights amid tensions in West Asia

Air India will avoid parts of Persian Gulf in addition to Iran, Iraq and Israel, with some routes to Europe and North America likely to see longer travel times

Airlines keep avoiding West Asian airspace after US strikes on Iran

Missile and drone barrages in an expanding number of conflict zones globally represent a high risk to airline traffic

For the sake of air safety, DGCA's institutional design needs an overhaul

From first principles, we know that there are market failures that motivate state intervention. There may be a problem of market power in a small oligopoly of airlines

Reliance, Dassault Aviation to build Falcon 2000 jets in India by 2028

Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) to build Falcon 2000 jets in India; Nagpur facility to serve as global Centre of Excellence, with first aircraft rollout targeted by 2028

DGCA seeks Air India pilots' training data, crashed plane dispatcher info

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation also asked all flying schools to conduct training compliance checks, according to the confidential memos, seen by Reuters

DRDO showcasing India's aerospace innovation at Paris Air Show 2025

At the Paris Air Show, the DRDO is showcasing India's aerospace innovation, featuring next-gen UAVs, advanced avionics and indigenous defence systems, strongly projecting the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' spirit on a global stage, according to the defence ministry. The mega event in France kicked off on Monday. "At #ParisAirShow2025, DRDO showcases India's aerospace innovation -- featuring next-gen UAVs, advanced avionics, and indigenous defence systems. A powerful display of self-reliance, collaboration, and strategic capability on the global stage. #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat @IndiaembFrance," the DRDO posted on X. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier R&D organisation, working on various areas of military technology. In the post, the DRDO also shared a video clip highlighting some of India's key homegrown platforms. In the video, the DRDO showcased 'Astra' -- Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, 'HELINA' - Helicopter launched ...

Turbulence in the skies: Air India diverts two flights due to tech glitches

These two incidents have happened barely four days after its flight AI 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 270 people, including former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani

IndiGo reroutes West Asia flights via Doha amid Iran airspace closure

IndiGo makes technical stops in Doha and Air India reroutes via Egypt as Iranian airspace closure causes congestion and delays amid ongoing regional hostilities

Air India crash: 47 victims identified via DNA; 24 bodies handed over

Authorities have confirmed 47 victims through DNA testing following the AI171 crash in Ahmedabad and handed over 24 bodies as Air India continues to support affected families

7.5% flights cancelled for 3 months at Delhi airport due to runway upgrade

Runway 10/28 to be upgraded between June 15 and Sept 15 to enable low-visibility CAT III-B operations during the winter fog season

Akasa Air to launch 100 plus weekly flights from Navi Mumbai airport

Akasa joins IndiGo in confirming its early commitment to NMIA

The hub of the matter: Airport competitiveness to shape air treaties

The subtext here is that the Indian airline industry is looking to expand international connectivity substantially

IATA AGM ends with calls for growth, safety and sustainability in aviation

While addressing the global airline conference on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's commitment to becoming a global aviation and innovation hub

HK Express airfares fall amid rising competition, aircraft issues: CEO

Many airlines, including HK Express and its low-cost rivals, are capitalising on the third runway that opened in November to add more flights

Tata-owned Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India is tweaking its international network to enable more I2I connections