Look forward to bravery award for Smit Machchhar: Ex-IAF pilot who flew with himWing Commander Avinash Chikte reflects on his colleague Smit Machchhar's courage during a recent cockpit incident. After being stabbed by h...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilotThe alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockp...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
India to mandate facial scans for airport staff, fast-track full-body scanners after Flydubai incidentIndia will make facial recognition mandatory for airline and airport employees and expedite full-body scanner deployment at eight major air...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Stealth frigate INS Trishul takes part in bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' in FranceThe Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trishul has taken part in the flagship bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' in France. The move aims to ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
ALPA India seeks tax relief for pilots in FY28 BudgetALPA India has called for tax relief measures to address the ongoing attrition of Indian pilots. The organization argues that the current t...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detainedFrance is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded cla...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel readiness surpasses 50 percent: ReportIndia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel readiness is estimated to be approximately 52 percent, showing modest growth in adoption. The country pla...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
66 airports under development, India seeks connectivity opportunities with 115 airlines, 55 countries: NaiduUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu noted that 66 airports are under development to enhance aviation connectivity. India's next p...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Lakshadweep seaplane launch in limbo after last-minute Skyhop permission withdrawalIndia's plans for seaplane connectivity in Lakshadweep encountered challenges after permissions were withdrawn unexpectedly. Skyhop, the se...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Rupee, dirham and UPI: India, UAE push cross-border trade without frictionIndia and the UAE are working towards enhancing bilateral trade by adopting local currency transactions and payment system integration. The...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
AI171 crash probe: Pilots' grouping FIP seeks formal consideration of its tech submissions before final reportFederation of Indian Pilots has requested the civil aviation ministry for formal consideration of its technical submissions. This request p...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Air India staff suspended after passengers bypass immigration at Delhi airportAir India has suspended staff after three Italian passengers bypassed immigration at Delhi airport while connecting from Amritsar to Munich...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
India's small-town aviation push enters big new phase as Centre prepares to take UDAN wider and deeperAs many as 21 new memorandums of understanding have been signed between the ministry, participating states and UTs and the Airports Authori...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
SpiceJet’s finances, operations under government watch as cash flow woes deepenIndia’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations amid persistent cash-flow stress, with Civil Aviation Mi...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
India gives UDAN another decade to fly & generate Rs 60,000 crore; MoUs in 2-3 weeksThe Centre expects to finalize UDAN scheme agreements with all states soon. West Bengal will sign its memorandum of understanding on Septem...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDANThe Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode an...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
HAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft and Dhruv NG helicopters to IAF, Pawan HansHindustan Aeronautics Ltd will deliver trainer aircraft and helicopters to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans. The handover ceremony is sc...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.03 PM IST