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...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- India wants cheaper air travel, but capping fares could hurt aviation industry
Airfare prices remain stable despite rising crude oil costs and industry growth. A Supreme Court case seeks to cap airfares and establish a...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Pilots body FIP calls for making oral fluid testing complementary under drug testing frameworkThe Federation of Indian Pilots has urged the DGCA to introduce oral-fluid drug testing alongside existing urine-based screening and raise ...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Vizag's new International airport begins commercial operationsVisakhapatnam's new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport commenced commercial operations on Monday. IndiGo flight 6E 6408 from Hydera...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Seaplanes in India get an electrifying push with SkyHop Aviation's new dealSkyHop Aviation, India’s seaplane operator, is exploring electric seaplane deployment with Noemi Aerospace across India and South Asia. Sky...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Blue Dart sets sights on bigger e-commerce slice with cross-border delivery pushBlue Dart Express plans a new international cross-border ecommerce delivery product. This initiative aims to capture a larger share of Indi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
PM Modi highlights aviation growth, MRO jobs in Independence Day speechPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's rapidly advancing aviation sector. This growth creates significant employment for skilled ...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuelIndia has reduced windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel exports. The duty on diesel exports is now 24 rupees per litre, while...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
UK police identify Indian student, pilot as victims of two-seater aircraft crashPolice identified Vamshi Mandala and Dylan Patel as victims of a fatal crash. The two men were on a short flying experience flight when the...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
ITA backs 11 Indian projects; to advance over $18 bn in clean industry investmentEleven Indian clean industrial projects will receive tailored support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator. These initiatives represe...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reportsIndia's aviation ministry awaits drug test results for an Air India captain. The captain was flying a plane which dropped suddenly midair l...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps downN Chandrasekaran will leave Tata Sons as chairman after failing to secure board approval for his reappointment, amid tensions with Tata Tru...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Singapore Airlines names insider Aswin K as India general managerAswin K, a 12-year company veteran, now leads Singapore Airlines' India operations. He succeeds Sy Yen Chen, who managed the market for ove...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
DGCA records 889 serious tech defects in flights last yearThe DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights last year. This number increased significantly from 692 such faults noted in 202...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Air India says not in position to comment on screening test results on pilot of Phuket-Delhi flightAir India said it has not received the results of a post-flight drug screening conducted on pilots of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi fligh...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation MinisterIndia aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST