Akasa Air adds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, airline's 39th planeAkasa Air welcomed its 39th Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a significant addition to its fleet this year. The new plane, VT-YBP, completed its de...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Air India Express opens bookings for Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flightsAir India Express is launching direct flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, marking a historic firs...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM 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
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
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
SpiceJet to induct 3 Airbus A320s on damp lease, ungrounds Boeing 737 MAXSpiceJet is adding three Airbus A320 aircraft on a damp lease basis. These planes will join the fleet in July 2026. The airline has also br...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
IndiGo approves $450 million plan to acquire aircraft, enginesIndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, has approved a significant plan. Up to $450 million will be deployed to acquire aircraft, eng...
29 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Akasa Air flight runs short on fuel, makes emergency landing in LucknowAn Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar experienced a low fuel alert. Air Traffic Control issued a full emergency. The flight was...
28 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source saysIndian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initia...
26 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivalsIndia's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo ...
25 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa AirBOC Aviation has signed a new deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air. These planes will be delivered by the end of 2026....
20 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Trump says China may buy up to 750 Boeing planesChina has agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft with General Electric engines. This deal could expand to 750 planes. President Donald Trump ann...
15 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Noida International Airport may lose fare edge over IGI despite UP’s fuel tax relief. Why?Flyers may not find cheaper flights from the new Noida International Airport as higher airport tariffs and passenger charges offset Uttar P...
10 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Akasa Air establishes aircraft leasing unit at GIFT City, boosting India's aviation finance hubAkasa Air has set up an aircraft leasing unit at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. This move supports fleet expansion and aims to kee...
08 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT CityAkasa Air has set up a new entity at GIFT City in Gujarat. This move aims to boost its aircraft financing and leasing operations. The new c...
08 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Akasa Air inducts new aircraft; expands fleet to 38 planesAkasa Air has expanded its fleet to 38 aircraft with the recent delivery of a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200. The airline has inducted seven new plan...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST