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UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
Air India, SIA Engineering to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in IndiaAir India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm are exploring a joint venture to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhau...
MoCA, AAI to extend complete support for flight testing, airspace needs of India's fifth-generation fighter aircraft programmeIndia's fifth-generation fighter jet program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is receiving backing from the Civil Aviation Mini...
Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flightsAir India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move...
Assam pushes aviation expansion as CM seeks faster approval for Silchar Greenfield AirportAssam is set to become a major aviation hub with plans to fast-track six new greenfield airports and a heliport. Chief Minister Himanta Bis...
Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
Accel, Nikhil Kamath-backed Sarla Aviation completes flight test campaign of demo e-aircraftBengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, backed by Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed flight tests for its electric aircraft technology demon...
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
IndiGo's Chief Human Resources Officer Pasricha resignsIndiGo's Chief Human Resources Officer, Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, has resigned after an eight-year tenure, with Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi set ...
DGCA conducts first satellite-based landing system approach on jet aircraft in India using GAGANIndia has achieved a major aviation milestone with its first-ever satellite-based landing system approach on a jet aircraft. An IndiGo Airb...
First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfullyThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and ...
No smooth landing: ICRA sees Indian airlines' losses widening up to Rs 38,000 crore in FY27India's aviation sector faces a grim outlook, with ICRA projecting net losses to skyrocket to ₹36,000-38,000 crore in FY27. This sharp revi...
DGCA says probing Air India, IndiGo planes incident at Ahmedabad airportAn investigation is underway by aviation authorities following a mishap at Ahmedabad airport involving an Air India aircraft that mistakenl...
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates first hub-and-spoke flight from Varanasi via DelhiCivil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu launched Air India's 'Easy Connect' initiative in Varanasi, establishing the first hub-and-spoke ...
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
India to add six more cities to hub-and-spoke air connectivity model in next six weeksIndia is set to expand its new hub-and-spoke aviation model, with six more cities joining the initiative in the coming weeks. Civil Aviatio...
India panel proposes simulator-heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage, document showsIndia is exploring a new pilot license option to combat a growing shortage, proposing increased simulator training and reduced flight hours...
After turbulent 2025, DGCA to face US FAA safety review in NovemberIndia's aviation regulator, the DGCA, faces a crucial safety assessment by the US FAA this November. This review follows a series of incide...