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...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
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...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
MoCA, AAI to extend complete support for flight testing, airspace needs of India's fifth-generation fighter aircraft programmeIndia's fifth-generation fighter jet program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is receiving backing from the Civil Aviation Mini...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flightsAir India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Private jet operators seek relaxations in FDTL, EDTO normsAviation regulator DGCA is poised to form a committee to review pilot flight duty norms for chartered flights following a request from the ...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Assam pushes aviation expansion as CM seeks faster approval for Silchar Greenfield AirportAssam is set to become a major aviation hub with plans to fast-track six new greenfield airports and a heliport. Chief Minister Himanta Bis...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Accel, Nikhil Kamath-backed Sarla Aviation completes flight test campaign of demo e-aircraftBengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, backed by Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed flight tests for its electric aircraft technology demon...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
IndiGo launches Lite fare with lower prices for cabin bag-only travellersIndiGo has introduced 'IndiGo Lite', a new budget-friendly Economy Class fare for travellers with just cabin baggage. This option, availabl...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Ford Recall: Over 741,000 vehicles over transmission issue that may result in crash, injuryFord transmission recall: NHTSA said that Ford is aware of 24 allegations of property damage and nine alleged injuries, with two of those b...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growthIndia's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining o...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayPrime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcom...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills 14, probe underwaySaudi Aramco helicopter crash: Tragedy struck Aramco as a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura claimed 14 lives, with the cause under investigati...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
FM radio: Tuned out of news, tuned into crisis, seeks reformsIndia's FM radio industry faces a crisis, with companies surrendering licenses due to government restrictions and competition from digital ...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM 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