India weighs letting airport owners Adani, GMR run own airlines to curb duopolyIndia is discussing a policy shift to permit airport operators to own airlines. This change could allow Adani Group and GMR Airports to est...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
IndiGo shares in focus on MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP enginesIndiGo has signed a significant MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines. This agreement marks the largest single order ev...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Pilots' grouping ALPA India seeks suspension of Indian airlines' flights to West AsiaIn March this year also, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) had asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) t...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
India’s youngest airline Akasa Air seeks funds as Iran war drives up costsAkasa Air is raising funds through equity and debt to navigate industry challenges. The airline seeks eight billion rupees from investors a...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Lessors aim to reclaim SpiceJet aircraft due to increasing unpaid rentalsAircraft lessors are repossessing planes from SpiceJet after the airline failed to pay lease rentals. The finance leasing arm of Industrial...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian citiesEmirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker servi...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Air India fourth most punctual airline in the worldAir India achieved the world's fourth most punctual airline ranking in June. The airline recorded an impressive 86.85% on-time arrival rate...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Air India chairman N. Chandrasekaran to oversee firm with interim panel; CEO search continues, source saysAir India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is forming an interim committee to oversee the airline. This committee will manage operations while a ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
GMR to invest Rs 300 crore initially to upgrade Nagpur AirportGMR Airports Limited announced a significant expansion plan for Nagpur Airport. This multi-phase roadmap aims to enhance passenger experien...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Indian airlines flew 1.53 crore domestic passengers in May: DGCA dataIn May, Indian airlines welcomed more than 1.53 crore domestic travelers, marking an impressive growth of over eleven percent from April. I...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Govt scraps TDS on GIFT City aircraft lease rentalsAirlines are now exempt from deducting tax at source on lease rentals paid to eligible aircraft leasing companies in GIFT City. This move a...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.48 AM 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
No smooth landing: ICRA sees Indian airlines' losses widening up to Rs 38,000 crore in FY27India's aviation sector faces a grim outlook, with ICRA projecting net losses to skyrocket to ₹36,000-38,000 crore in FY27. This sharp revi...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM 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
Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says reportAir India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent tim...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft by a monthPakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft for another month. The restrictions will now be in place until July 24. This move continue...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST