Airlines directed by DGCA to test all pilots following Air India drugs row, report saysThe move follows an unusual incident involving an Air India-operated Airbus SE A320, in which all three hydraulic systems failed. Such a si...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Embraer eyes bigger manufacturing footprint in India, looks to deepen local sourcingEmbraer is set to enhance its local production and sourcing capabilities in India, aligning with initiatives like 'Make in India' and Aatma...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Centre agrees to provide funding for construction of heliports under UDAN schemeUnion Minister directed Kangra Airport expansion feasibility report finalization within two months. The Centre will fund heliport construct...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Air India losses not a threat to Singapore Airlines services: S'pore transport ministerSingapore's government stated Air India losses pose no threat to local services. The minister confirmed Singapore Airlines has ample resour...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Nora Fatehi sued for Rs 3 crore over 'toy plane' remarks about chartered aircraftAviation company Dunes Aviation has filed a Rs 3-crore defamation suit against actor Nora Fatehi over social media remarks describing its c...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Air India Express flight from Cochin to Abu Dhabi returns after engine oil quantity drops rapidlyAn Air India Express flight returned to Cochin after detecting a rapidly falling oil quantity. The pilots shut down Engine 1 when oil press...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
CEO CM to Water Man: Naidu's long journey enters a new phaseN Chandrababu Naidu is transforming his image by focusing on water projects. He recently inaugurated the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project a...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Civil Aviation Minister welcomes Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman to civil aviationGroup Captain Abhinandan (Retd) has transitioned to civil aviation after his IAF career. He is credited with downing a Pakistani F-16 durin...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Govt in touch with SpiceJet over operational, financial challenges; Airline seeks funds under ECLGS schemeSpiceJet is seeking funds through the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. The government is pushing the airline to increase its operati...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jetAbhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FL...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Government plans faster approvals for buildings near airportsThe Civil Aviation Ministry is exploring ways to simplify construction approvals near airports. Urban local bodies may soon issue no-object...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy's aviation warningRussia pledges to ensure civil aviation safety after Ukrainian drone warnings. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy stated Russian airspace is now...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
India to build 100 airports over next 10 years under modified UDAN scheme: NaiduIndia plans to construct 100 new airports over the next decade. This expansion aims to enhance regional air connectivity under the UDAN sch...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a yearIndia may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
FedEx to invest $150 million in 2.3 lakh sq ft air cargo hub at Delhi airportIn a bold move, FedEx has announced a USD 150 million investment to create a new air cargo hub spanning 2,30,000 square feet at Delhi airpo...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
DGCA weighs annual random drug tests for pilots after Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: Ram Mohan NaiduIndia's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incid...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Govt to invest Rs 28,840 crore in UDAN scheme over next 10 years: Union Minister Ram Mohan NaiduThe Centre will spend around Rs 28,840 crore over the next 10 years to expand the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and strengthen air conn...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST