Air India names Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEOIn a strategic move, Air India has welcomed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive officer. Gebremariam, who achieved remarkable su...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM 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
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
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffers sudden 300-foot altitude loss, several passengers injuredAir India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi, faced unexpected turbulence that led to minor injuries for twelve individuals, inc...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.45 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
India to get 11 new flying schools to tackle India's 30000+ pilot shortageAirports Authority of India awarded eleven new flying training slots with an aim to boost domestic pilot training capacity. The expansion w...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Monopoly talks don’t appreciate that our one-third capacity is deployed where no other airline connects: IndiGo MD Rahul BhatiaIndiGo's managing director defended its large market share, citing unique routes and global competition needs. He explained that 34% of cap...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urges govt to cut taxes, airport charges to lower airfaresIndiGo's managing director seeks tax and airport charge rationalization for lower airfares. He argues that reduced costs will unlock massiv...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia says pilot duty rules make aviation 'uncompetitive', calls for reviewIndiGo's managing director Rahul Bhatia seeks a review of pilot flight duty rules. He stated these norms reduce cockpit productivity and in...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Boeing test found no abnormality in 787 Dreamliner fuel switch, govt saysBoeing's examination found no fault with the 787 Dreamliner fuel control switch. Air India pilots had reported a potential issue after a re...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Vijayapura airport to become operational in three months: MB PatilVijayapura Airport is expected to become operational within three months. The Supreme Court has cleared the environmental clearance hurdle ...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
No fault found in fuel control switch of Air India's February 787 incident, says govtAn Air India Boeing 787-8 fuel control switch showed no abnormality after a reported defect. Pilots had noted the switch slipped and did no...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Average airfare on 72 domestic routes rose 20.5 pc in June compared to May 2025: DGCA dataIn a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said airlines' operating costs are dynamic in n...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Centre pulls up DGCA over lapses in hiring processIndia's aviation ministry has reprimanded its safety regulator for failing to prevent conflicts of interest. Officials' relatives are worki...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
DGCA issues 1,331 commercial pilot licences this year till June end: GovernmentAs of June 30 this year, the DGCA has granted 1,331 commercial pilot licences, with 41% of the cadets receiving their training abroad. In t...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation MinisterThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electroni...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST