CBI Seeks to Close Air India Aircraft Leasing Irregularities Case
India's CBI has filed a closure report in the Air India aircraft leasing case, concluding no criminal intent was found in the long-running investigation.
7 hours ago5 min
REGULATORY
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.
7 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
IndiGo Launches Belagavi-Navi Mumbai Flights from March 29
IndiGo will launch daily flights between Belagavi and Navi Mumbai from March 29, restoring a key regional route previously served by Star Air.
21 hours ago3 min
AIRLINES
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.
22 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.
23 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
Indian Cabinet Approves Rs 1,667 Crore for New Srinagar Airport Terminal
India's Union Cabinet has approved Rs 1,667 crore for a new integrated terminal at Srinagar airport, designed to handle 10 million passengers annually.
Yesterday3 min
AIRPORTS
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.
Feb 24, 20264 min
SAFETY
Embraer Targets 200-Jet Order for India Assembly Line
Embraer seeks 200 firm aircraft orders from Indian carriers as a prerequisite to establishing a local final assembly line with its partner Adani Group.
Feb 22, 20264 min
MANUFACTURING
Begusarai Pushes for Greenfield Airport to Boost Regional Connectivity
Local leaders in Begusarai, India, are advocating for a new greenfield airport to support the region's industrial growth and relieve Patna airport.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRPORTS
India Plans Tirupati Airport Expansion for Delhi, Gulf Routes
India's Civil Aviation Ministry plans to add flights from Tirupati to Delhi and Gulf nations, targeting rising pilgrimage and international travel demand.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRPORTS
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
Mysuru Airport Runway Upgrade Advances After Land Acquisition
Mysuru Airport's expansion has advanced with land acquisition nearly complete, enabling a runway upgrade to accommodate Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRPORTS
Kangra Airport Expansion Gets Rs 500 Crore for Land Acquisition
The Indian state government has released Rs 500 crore for the Kangra airport expansion, expediting land acquisition to extend the runway for larger jets.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRPORTS
Embraer Partners with Hindalco for Aerospace Aluminum in India
Embraer signed an MoU with Hindalco to source aerospace-grade aluminum in India, advancing its 'Make in India' strategy for regional aircraft manufacturing.
Feb 21, 20264 min
MANUFACTURING
SpiceJet Targets 60-Aircraft Fleet Amid Indian Market Share Gains
SpiceJet plans to expand its fleet to 60 aircraft using wet/damp leases and reactivating planes to build on recent domestic market share gains in India.
Feb 21, 20264 min
AIRLINES
Airbus and Tata Launch India Helicopter FAL, First H125 by 2027
Airbus and Tata have launched India's first private helicopter Final Assembly Line, targeting the first H125 delivery by early 2027 to meet regional demand.
Feb 20, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
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
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
Politicians Demand Minister's Removal in VSR Aviation Crash Probe
Indian political leaders demand the Aviation Minister's removal, citing a conflict of interest in the ongoing VSR Aviation plane crash investigation.
Feb 19, 20263 min
REGULATORY