Air India Sees Technical Incidents Spike Fourfold in January
Air India recorded a fourfold rise in technical incidents to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January, prompting intensified regulatory scrutiny and new inspections.
4 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
DGCA Issues Strict Safety Mandates for Indian Charter Operators
India's DGCA has issued stringent new safety mandates for non-scheduled operators, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy and prioritizing pilot authority.
19 hours ago2 min
REGULATORY
India Investigates Three Aviation Emergencies in a 24-Hour Span
India is investigating three separate aviation emergencies in 24 hours, including a fatal air ambulance crash and two non-fatal incidents with a 737 and helicopter.
20 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
Redbird Airways C90 Crashes in Jharkhand; Seven Fatalities Confirmed
A Redbird Airways air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand, killing all seven on board, after requesting a weather deviation and losing contact with ATC.
Yesterday4 min
SAFETY
Multiple Fatal Crashes Prompt Widespread Indian Aviation Safety Audits
A series of fatal plane crashes in India, including an air ambulance and a chartered jet, has triggered urgent DGCA and AAIB investigations into safety.
Yesterday4 min
SAFETY
Snake at Mumbai Airport Highlights Growing Wildlife Management Challenges
A seven-foot Indian rat snake at Mumbai airport caused a disruption, highlighting the growing challenge of wildlife management at Indian aviation hubs.
Feb 22, 20264 min
SAFETY
Pawar Alleges Conspiracy, Demands Minister Resign Over Learjet Crash Probe
Rohit Pawar alleges a conspiracy in the fatal Ajit Pawar Learjet crash, demanding the aviation minister's resignation over the probe's independence.
Feb 22, 20263 min
REGULATORY
India's DGCA Proposes Overhaul, Seeks Passenger Fee Funding
India's DGCA has proposed an institutional overhaul, seeking a share of passenger fees to address critical staffing shortages amid rapid fleet growth.
Feb 20, 20264 min
REGULATORY
EASA Suspends Indian Operator VSR Ventures' EU Access After Accidents
EASA suspended Indian operator VSR Ventures' Third Country Operator authorisation after multiple safety incidents, halting its flights to the European Union.
Feb 20, 20264 min
REGULATORY
AAIB India Completes Only 23% of Probes, 9 Reports Missing
India's AAIB has completed only 23% of probes since 2023, with nine reports missing, hindering safety improvements and raising transparency concerns.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
DGCA Probes VSR Ventures After Fatal Ajit Pawar Learjet Crash
India's DGCA is investigating VSR Ventures after a fatal Learjet crash, amid political allegations of conspiracy from the NCP-SP party.
Feb 19, 20263 min
SAFETY
India's DGCA Proposes Stricter Rules for Unruly Air Passengers
India's DGCA has proposed new rules allowing airlines to directly impose a 30-day flying ban on unruly passengers to enhance in-flight safety and discipline.
Feb 19, 20263 min
REGULATORY
India orders safety study of NSOPs and uncontrolled airfields after crash.
India's DGCA is auditing non-scheduled flight operators after a fatal Learjet 45 crash; Minister Naidu aims to improve safety at uncontrolled airfields.
Feb 16, 20262 min
REGULATORY
IndiGo ATR safely lands at Raipur after go-around; return flight cancelled.
IndiGo cancelled a return flight to Bhopal after an ATR aircraft performed a go-around and landed safely at Raipur airport; all passengers are safe.
Feb 15, 20262 min
SAFETY
IndiGo implements new DGCA pilot duty norms to combat flight crew fatigue.
IndiGo began operating under the DGCA's new pilot duty norms on February 11; the move aims to reduce crew fatigue and improve overall flight safety.
Feb 12, 20262 min
REGULATORY
India transforms into a global aerospace hub as domestic manufacturing takes off.
India is evolving into a global aerospace hub as the first locally built Airbus C295 prepares for a 2026 rollout, marking a shift toward domestic production.
Feb 12, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Supreme Court demands Air India Boeing 787 crash probe status within 21 days.
The Supreme Court of India ordered the government to submit a status report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad within three weeks.
Feb 12, 20262 min
SAFETY
Air India and IndiGo aircraft collide on the ground at Mumbai Airport.
Air India and IndiGo aircraft collided on a taxiway at Mumbai Airport; the DGCA has launched a safety probe into the ground incident to prevent future risks.
Feb 11, 20263 min
SAFETY
Akasa Air Passengers Endure Seven-Hour Ordeal on Mumbai to Goa Flight
Akasa Air flight QP 1301 faced a seven-hour delay on the Mumbai-Goa route due to crew duty time limits, leaving over 100 passengers stranded and frustrated.
Feb 10, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Cessna 172 Trainer Crash-Lands in Karnataka; Pilots Safe, Fuel Starvation Suspected
Redbird Flight Training Academy's Cessna 172 (VT-EUC) crash-landed near Belagavi due to suspected fuel starvation; both pilots are safe; DGCA is investigating.
Feb 9, 20263 min
SAFETY