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IATA backs carriers against unilateral capacity reduction at Mumbai airportThe global airlines body's comments follow the civil aviation ministry asking Adani Airports to defer a planned transfer of more than a thi...
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recovering after flydubai cockpit attack, embassy saysCaptain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during an attempted cockpit takeover by his co-pilot on September 30. The flydubai flight was ...
High ATF prices put airline routes at risk as West Asia crisis raises costsIndian airlines have warned the civil aviation ministry that elevated ATF prices, longer flight paths, airspace restrictions, higher crew c...
"Captain Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health": Indian Embassy in UAEIn a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE reassured the public regarding Captain Machchhar's health and confirmed that full...
Government asks Adani Airports to defer partial shifting of Mumbai airport's international operationsThe civil aviation ministry requested Adani Airport Holdings Ltd to postpone the planned flight transition to Navi Mumbai. Airlines have op...
Govt may consider ATF price stabilisation fund for airlines amid soaring fuel costsAmid increasing jet fuel prices, the Indian government is exploring options to stabilize aviation turbine fuel costs. The discussions invol...
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formulaThe Federation of Indian Airlines highlighted the significant impact of rising jet fuel costs on airline operations. They emphasized that c...
Govt eyes Made-in-India civil aircraft in 2 years; discusses high jet fuel prices with airlines, OMCs: NaiduIndia could have its first indigenous civilian aircraft within two years through a joint venture, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu ...
Adani airports stops handling Russian cargo, say agentsAdani Airports has suspended handling cargo related to Russian carriers at Mumbai airport due to sanctions compliance concerns. This decisi...
Federation of Indian Airlines seeks Centre's intervention for faster release of ECLGS 5.0 fundsIndian airlines have requested the Civil Aviation Ministry's assistance in securing timely credit disbursements under ECLGS 5.0. The Federa...
‘We had no idea if he would survive. We started crying a lot’: Smit Machchhar’s family recalls agonising wait on September 30Captain Smit Machchhar became a hero after averting a disaster involving 174 people on a flight. His family faced a difficult journey as th...
UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalitiesAuthorities in the United Arab Emirates provided Israel with a list of passengers from a FlyDubai flight. An Omani co-pilot attacked the ca...
UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalitiesDuring a FlyDubai flight, chaos erupted when an Omani co-pilot attempted a hijacking, prompting urgent discussions about the crew vetting p...
Look forward to bravery award for Smit Machchhar: Ex-IAF pilot who flew with himWing Commander Avinash Chikte reflects on his colleague Smit Machchhar's courage during a recent cockpit incident. After being stabbed by h...
Smit Machchhar’s journey: From ‘why become a pilot?’ to ‘Captain, you are a hero’Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot praised for helping save a flydubai flight after a violent cockpit attack, had never originally pl...
India to mandate facial scans for airport staff, fast-track full-body scanners after Flydubai incidentIndia will make facial recognition mandatory for airline and airport employees and expedite full-body scanner deployment at eight major air...
Salute captain Smit Machchhar: KhargeCaptain Smit Machchhar is being hailed for his bravery in thwarting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight. The flight was carrying 174 ...
Bloodshed at 34,000 feet: Indian pilot braves stabbing to help Dubai flight land safelyAn Indian pilot helped thwart an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the co-pilot reportedly at...
ALPA India seeks tax relief for pilots in FY28 BudgetALPA India has called for tax relief measures to address the ongoing attrition of Indian pilots. The organization argues that the current t...
66 airports under development, India seeks connectivity opportunities with 115 airlines, 55 countries: NaiduUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu noted that 66 airports are under development to enhance aviation connectivity. India's next p...