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
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
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authoritiesA near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. Th...
19 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents showIndian aviation officials plan to visit Boeing’s Seattle facility in June to witness testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from a...
19 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAs far as India is concerned, the biggest pain point from the US-Iran war in the Gulf region has been the spike in the prices of not only o...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industryKaktovik, Alaska, a village near the Arctic Circle, is planning to restart polar bear tourism. The village, which hosted thousands of touri...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
'Meows' and 'Barks' at 10,000 feet? Pilots went viral after an ATC clip captured them meowing on the radio—Is this harmless fun or a serious safety breach? FAA investigatesPilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport made animal sounds over the radio. The unusual exchange of meows and barks led to an im...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
'Air India going through challenging time': N Chandrasekaran urges staff to focus on executionTata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran acknowledged the aviation industry's turbulent period during an Air India employee town hall. He urge...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group saysAirline pilots express fear of losing pay or jobs if they refuse flights in the Middle East. Global aviators' union highlights widespread c...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Philippines expands airport monitoring measures for staff and passengersPhilippine airports are implementing stricter oversight for both passengers and staff following reports of misconduct and theft. Transporta...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Two CEOs' exits & crises in the skies: The turbulent year that tested India’s biggest airlinesAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson has stepped down following a year of operational, regulatory, and financial challenges, including a fatal c...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
DGCA-approved flying training organisations issue 2,364 student pilot licences in 2025Flying training organisations in India have issued over 9,600 student pilot licences in the last five years. The year 2024 recorded the hig...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Rs 1.5 lakh kaju seized in Hyderabad: Over 200 kg of suspected low-quality cashews found at repacking unitA surprise inspection by the Telangana Food Safety Department at a Mallapur cashew repacking unit uncovered 36 kg of insect-infested cashew...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VVIPsThe DGCA has released new safety rules for aircraft carrying VVIPs. These guidelines apply to non-scheduled flights and helicopters. The mo...
27 Mar, 2026, 08.22 PM IST