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UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
Air India, SIA Engineering to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in IndiaAir India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm are exploring a joint venture to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhau...
Udaan faces creditor heat; Bhavin Thurakia's fifth rodeoCreditors have dragged B2B ecommerce firm Udaan’s parent to Singapore court over a bond default. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Spacetech unicorn Skyroot sets maiden launch window between July 12 and August 4India's first spacetech unicorn, Skyroot Aerospace, is gearing up for the maiden test flight of its Vikram-1 rocket between July 12 and Aug...
Donald Trump flies in new Air Force One, gift from QatarPresident Trump has taken his inaugural flight on the newly refurbished Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8i gifted by Qatar. Sporting a fresh re...
Revive bilateral dialogue, restore normal ties: Politicians, former diplomats from India, Pak urge both govtsOver 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urg...
Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade tiesIndian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami met a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official to boost trade and commercial cooperation. The discussi...
Could China’s 6-tonne autonomous aircraft change who controls tomorrow’s skies, as the Lanying R6000 signals a dramatic aviation shift ahead?China’s 6-tonne autonomous tilt-rotor aircraft is one of the largest unmanned aircraft developed for low-altitude transport and heavy-lift ...
Noida airport to triple flights from July; IndiGo to lead major expansionNoida International Airport is set to significantly boost its flight operations from July 1, increasing from 12 to around 45 daily services...
FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certificationsThe Federal Aviation Administration is proposing significant changes to expedite the certification of new commercial aircraft, aligning its...
Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
Bengaluru startup Airbound ties up with Andhra Pradesh to build drone delivery networkBengaluru's Airbound is partnering with Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation to launch a massive drone delivery network in the Amaravati Capita...
Air India appoints former civil aviation secretary as advisor to chairmanAir India has appointed former civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola as executive advisor to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, aiding in ...
Air India: As Campbell Wilson readies for departure, N Chandrasekaran enters the cockpitChandrasekaran has called for closer coordination across the airline’s departments. Key divisions such as flight operations, commercial str...
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...
Adani Mundra Airport launches first scheduled flight servicesAdani Mundra Airport has launched its first scheduled flight service with Star Air, connecting Mundra to Mumbai and Goa. This expansion inc...
Adani Group to invest Rs 90,000-Rs 1 lakh crore across airports in next 5 years as Mundra commercial operations take offAdani Group plans a massive Rs 90,000-1 lakh crore investment in its airports over five years, Jeet Adani revealed. The group will aggressi...
Unruly aircraft passenger bites fellow flyer, tries to fight everyone aboard American Airlines flightAn American Airlines flight to Philadelphia descended into chaos Sunday when a passenger allegedly bit another traveler and attempted to fi...
Star Air launches direct flights to Mundra, operations to commence from June 23Star Air is launching new flights to Mundra, Gujarat, its 32nd destination. Services begin June 23. This connects Mundra, home to India's l...