DGCA extends pilot rest rule deadline to March as airlines face cost pressuresThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended the deadline for revised pilot rest rules to March 31, 2027. This extension is a res...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
40 SpiceJet pilots refuse to fly Q400 aircraft till salary dues cleared, sources sayAround 40 pilots of SpiceJet's Q400 fleet have delayed their flights until unpaid salary dues are settled. This decision has received suppo...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Delhi weather today: Airport, SpiceJet issue flight advisories amid heavy rain; check status hereDelhi weather today: Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through Delhi, prompting advisories from Delhi Airport and SpiceJet regarding poten...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Govt may consider ATF price stabilisation fund for airlines amid soaring fuel costsAmid increasing jet fuel prices, the Indian government is exploring options to stabilize aviation turbine fuel costs. The discussions invol...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formulaThe Federation of Indian Airlines highlighted the significant impact of rising jet fuel costs on airline operations. They emphasized that c...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks Centre's intervention for faster release of ECLGS 5.0 fundsIndian airlines have requested the Civil Aviation Ministry's assistance in securing timely credit disbursements under ECLGS 5.0. The Federa...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
DGCA's regulatory monitoring not a fresh finding of safety deficiencies: SpiceJetSpiceJet said that the DGCA's regulatory monitoring should not indicate new safety issues. The airline clarified that safety audits and sur...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Civil Aviation Ministry, airlines to discuss Mumbai airport issues on October 6The Civil Aviation Ministry is set to hold discussions with airlines concerning the impending shift of international flights, which may tak...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Airlines need to cut 265 weekly international flights connecting Mumbai airport from Oct 25: SourcesMumbai's international airport will cut 265 weekly flights from October 25 as Terminal 1 undergoes redevelopment. The airport operator plan...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global heroSmit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel ...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his braveryCaptain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit do...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Spicejet CMD Ajay Singh hails Capt Smit Machhchar for effort in saving lives on flydubai flightCaptain Smit Machchhar demonstrated exceptional bravery during a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight. He thwarted his co-pilot's attack ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Israel to ramp up pilot checksSaudi authorities have arrested and interrogated the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, Israeli PM...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Flydubai FZ1073 plane hijack scare: Who are the pilots? Here's what we knowChaos erupted on a Flydubai flight headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the cockpit witnessed an intense clash between pilots just after depa...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.02 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
Delhi Airport assists passengers following operational disruption of SpiceJet flightsDelhi Airport is assisting passengers affected by SpiceJet flight disruptions. The airline faces ongoing financial and operational difficul...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST