Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says reportAir India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent tim...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
KKR bets $1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and AirbusPrivate equity firm KKR is investing an additional $1.4 billion in aircraft leasing through its partnership with Altavair. This move comes ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Blue Dart Aviation to expand cargo operations across five emerging Indian hubs, targets high-value cargoBlue Dart Aviation is gearing up to enhance its air cargo operations by launching services in five new industrial hotspots over the next fi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculationOne year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Boeing, civil aviation minister issue key statement on Air India AI-171 crash probeBoeing and India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu issued statements marking one year since the Air India AI-171 crash. Both expres...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Air India says 96% of Ahmedabad crash victims' families have received interim compensationAir India is nearing completion of compensation for AI171 crash victims. Most families have received interim aid, with final payouts underw...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Air India's long history as it continues to face fallout from deadly crashInvestigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash. The analysis of the plane's engines requires more time....
11 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?As investigators probe the Air India Boeing 787 crash, details of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder's careers and tra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
SpiceJet to induct 3 Airbus A320s on damp lease, ungrounds Boeing 737 MAXSpiceJet is adding three Airbus A320 aircraft on a damp lease basis. These planes will join the fleet in July 2026. The airline has also br...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAABoeing is boosting 737 jet production to 47 per month, aiming for 52 next year. The 787 program is also ramping up. China has committed to ...
27 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
That tiny hole at the bottom of airplane windows: Do you know why it matters?A tiny hole in airplane windows is a vital engineering marvel. This breather hole expertly manages immense cabin pressure differences. It a...
25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivalsIndia's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo ...
25 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Air India’s cabin glow-up is fighting the pressure of a brutal money heatAir India is undergoing a significant fleet overhaul, investing $400 million in refurbishing cabins with new seats, entertainment systems, ...
20 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa AirBOC Aviation has signed a new deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air. These planes will be delivered by the end of 2026....
20 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST