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...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
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
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
Air India plans to downsize with owner Tata balking at lossesAir India is reportedly deferring aircraft deliveries, cutting flights, and postponing expansion plans following instructions from owner Ta...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.41 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 crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source saysThe final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The cra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.42 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
US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in halfAirlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last yea...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief EconomistAirlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel ...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign agreement to expand premium travel options between India, Saudi ArabiaIndia's leading global airline, Air India, and Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Airbus delays XLR deliveries to IndiGo as war hits suppliersDeliveries of the A321XLR jets from Airbus are lagging, and IndiGo, a prominent airline in India, is bracing for holdups affecting several ...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign pact to boost connectivity between India and Saudi ArabiaAir India and Riyadh Air have signed an MoU to enhance air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The partnership will introduce code...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
IndiGo shares crack nearly 30% from peak. Will Iran war, soaring oil prices cause more turbulence?InterGlobe Aviation faces significant challenges in 2026 due to new FDTL norms causing pilot shortages and widespread disruptions. The Isra...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to cap jet fuel prices; clears Rs 24,249 crore highway projectsAviation Turbine Fuel prices will be capped by state-run oil companies. The government has approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme. This ai...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore for ATF price stabilization fundThe Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund. This fund aims to protect airlines and pas...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
India keeps local jet fuel prices unchanged after airline pleaIndian oil refiners have maintained jet fuel prices for domestic flights. This decision follows a request from airlines facing challenges f...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Air India extends suspension of flights on Tel Aviv-Delhi route till July endAir India has extended its flight suspension on the Tel Aviv-Delhi route until July end on Thursday. This decision comes amid ongoing geopo...
28 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST