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Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspaceUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace was becoming increasingly dangerous because of U...
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...
DGCA flagged Tecnam safety concerns weeks before fatal Kanpur crashThe DGCA had previously flagged safety concerns regarding Tecnam aircraft. These issues were raised over a month before the recent Kanpur t...
Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam systemA high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen ins...
Kanpur aircraft crash: Instructor, trainee pilot killed as training plane crashes in field; DGCA to investigateAn instructor pilot and a trainee pilot died after a training aircraft crashed near Kanpur. The twin-engine Tecnam plane took off at 11:30 ...
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 ...
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 3.4 lakh cr: MoSPIOngoing infrastructure projects show a Rs 3,40,504 crore cost overrun on projects over Rs 150 crore. Over 1,700 projects are monitored, wit...
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...
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...
MIAL to start demolishing part of Mumbai airport's T1 from January 15 next yearBeginning January 2027, Mumbai airport will commence the demolition of a section of Terminal 1. This will result in a redistribution of air...
Government plans to award 11 airports in 5 bundles to private players under public-private-partnership modelThe government plans to award eleven airports to private players in five bundles. Five major airports will be bundled with six smaller airp...
Nubra Civil Airport terminal likely to open by DecemberLadakh plans to launch civilian flights from Thoise Airport by December. Runway re-carpeting is underway for a November completion deadline...
LG reviews operationalisation of commercial flights from Thoise, Kargil airports in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor reviewed commercial flight operations for Thoise and Kargil airports. The Indian Air Force approved land for a...
Centre okays aviation varsity's expansion plan, directs UP govt to make land availableThe Centre has approved a proposal for the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University expansion. An additional 500 acres of land will be mad...
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...
India to enable BVLOS drone operations by end-2026, says Civil Aviation MinisterIndia plans drone sector reforms, aiming for BVLOS certification by 2026. A new financial incentive scheme will boost domestic drone manufa...
Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyersNew aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks...