DGCA flagged Tecnam safety concerns weeks before fatal Kanpur crashThe DGCA had previously flagged safety concerns regarding Tecnam aircraft. These issues were raised over a month before the recent Kanpur t...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India's aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concernsIndia's airline sector faces significant safety and financial challenges. Recent incidents have exposed regulatory and operational shortcom...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
'Key to long-term growth': Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India bet amid investor scrutinySingapore's Temasek supports Singapore Airlines' Air India investment for future growth. This strategic move aims to deepen the carrier's p...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
GMR Group to explore opportunities for airports, adjacent biz in West Asia, Eastern EuropeGMR Group chairman G M Rao sees significant international airport opportunities. The company will explore growth in West Asia and Central A...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Kanpur aircraft crash: Instructor, trainee pilot killed as training plane crashes in field; DGCA to investigateAn instructor pilot and a trainee pilot died after a training aircraft crashed near Kanpur. The twin-engine Tecnam plane took off at 11:30 ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a yearIndia may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
FedEx to invest $150 million in 2.3 lakh sq ft air cargo hub at Delhi airportIn a bold move, FedEx has announced a USD 150 million investment to create a new air cargo hub spanning 2,30,000 square feet at Delhi airpo...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
DGCA weighs annual random drug tests for pilots after Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: Ram Mohan NaiduIndia's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incid...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
India overtakes China in premium intercontinental demand: Lufthansa ExecLufthansa Group executive says tronger passenger and premium demand makes India an attractive market. India is now Lufthansa's second-large...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
MIAL to start demolishing part of Mumbai airport's T1 from January 15 next yearBeginning January 2027, Mumbai airport will commence the demolition of a section of Terminal 1. This will result in a redistribution of air...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Government plans to award 11 airports in 5 bundles to private players under public-private-partnership modelThe government plans to award eleven airports to private players in five bundles. Five major airports will be bundled with six smaller airp...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport plan, looks for new site near ChennaiTamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision prioritizes agricultural ...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Nubra Civil Airport terminal likely to open by DecemberLadakh plans to launch civilian flights from Thoise Airport by December. Runway re-carpeting is underway for a November completion deadline...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Govt to invest Rs 28,840 crore in UDAN scheme over next 10 years: Union Minister Ram Mohan NaiduThe Centre will spend around Rs 28,840 crore over the next 10 years to expand the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and strengthen air conn...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Domestic air passenger traffic slips 4.80 pc to 1.20 crore in Jul: DGCADomestic air passenger traffic saw a slight decrease in July compared to last year. All major Indian airlines experienced a drop in their p...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
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
Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyersNew aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST