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
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Betting on India’s travel boom? Motilal Oswal sees TBO Tek and Ixigo as key beneficiariesThe industry has evolved significantly over the past two decades—from a fragmented, offline agent-driven market to a digitally enabled ecos...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressalThe Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control R...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks reportA house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lowerEuropean shares surged on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for a Middle East diplomatic breakthrough that lowered oil prices. The pan-Europe...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.42 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
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
UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policyBritain's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its "mandatory family seat" charge. The CMA is examining if the fee unfairly f...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM 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
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AITrump has embraced government investment in private companies in his second term, scrambling his party's politics. His administration last ...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.24 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
UK weighs nationwide flight ban for disruptive airline passengersBritain's government is exploring a new plan to stop unruly flyers. Airlines could share details of abusive passengers in a central databas...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
EasyJet says possible US bid 'highly opportunistic' as shares jump 10%EasyJet responded on Monday by saying it has not held talks with Castlelake but it would assess any potential offer if one was made, noting...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST