DGCA records 889 serious tech defects in flights last yearThe DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights last year. This number increased significantly from 692 such faults noted in 202...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Air India says not in position to comment on screening test results on pilot of Phuket-Delhi flightAir India said it has not received the results of a post-flight drug screening conducted on pilots of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi fligh...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence-hit flight captain may have failed dope testA captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occ...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation MinisterIndia aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: DGCA probe on, 4 crew members still hospitalisedFour crew members remain hospitalized following severe turbulence on an Air India flight. Most passengers from the incident have already be...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu says no proposal to blend ethanol with ATFCivil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday dismissed as "completely false and irresponsible" Arvind Kejriwal's claim that the Cen...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Kejriwal claims ethanol blending in ATF, diesel next; Centre says 'no such proposal'Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel ve...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
DGCA probing Air India turbulence, data and voice recorders in custody: Civil Aviation Minister NaiduThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating severe turbulence on an Air India flight. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Akasa Air backs plan to let airport operators own airlines: CEO Vinay DubeAkasa Air's CEO supports airport operators owning airlines, emphasizing India's need for more aviation competition. He is confident the gov...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu visits passengers injured in mid-air incidentCivil Aviation Minister visited injured passengers after a flight turbulence event. Air India flight AI2379 experienced a momentary altitud...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5,000 cr Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra PradeshPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra Pradesh. This greenfield airport was developed under a public...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
DGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights; India advances SAF blending roadmapIndia's aviation authority will soon require reporting of 90 percent of annual carbon emissions. This move supports global sustainability r...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Government says 352 significant tech defects reported in flight operations this year till JuneOver 350 significant technical defects occurred in flight operations this year. Akasa Air reported the highest number of these defects. The...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Total annual passenger handling capacity at Indian airports rose to over 580 mn: GovtIndia's airports can now handle over 580 million passengers annually against current traffic of 420 million, while airlines operate 860 air...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews India's preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementationIndia's Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption and CORSIA compliance. The meeting focused on SAF production, c...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Amritsar airport launches hub-and-spoke model for international transit via DelhiThe Centre has launched its hub-and-spoke aviation model at Amritsar airport, allowing passengers to complete check-in, immigration, custom...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.07 AM IST