DGCA grounds four aircraft of VSR Ventures after Baramati crash The DGCA has grounded four Learjet aircraft of VSR Ventures after a special safety audit found multiple non-compliances following the… February 24, 2026 22:18 IST
DGCA imposes stricter safety rules on charter operators after accidents surge The DGCA has imposed stricter safety norms on charter operators after a surge in aviation incidents, mandating public safety disclosures,… February 24, 2026 22:13 IST
Sri Lankan airlines plans to launch direct flights between Colombo & Ahmedabad from April The carrier expects Indian passenger traffic to Sri Lanks to rise by up to 12 percent in 2026, driven by… February 24, 2026 18:56 IST
Air India reports fourfold jump in technical glitches in January: Report The document noted that the incidents occurred across both Airbus and Boeing aircraft types in the airline’s fleet. February 24, 2026 18:38 IST
IndiGo announces ATR Ops at Navi Mumbai from March 29 By deploying ATR turboprops on thinner routes, the airline is optimising capacity deployment while expanding its Tier-2 and Tier-3 reach… February 24, 2026 18:29 IST
Pawan Hans helicopter crashes in Andaman, all seven passengers rescued safely A Pawan Hans helicopter made a crash-landing in the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after a… February 24, 2026 18:20 IST
ICRA expects aviation losses to narrow to Rs 110–120 billion in 2026-27 ICRA expects Indian aviation industry losses to narrow to Rs 110–120 billion in FY27 from Rs 170–180 billion in FY26,… February 24, 2026 17:48 IST
Full Emergency at IGI Airport: Why Leh-bound SpiceJet flight returned mid-air? The spokesperson said the safety of passengers and crew remains the airline’s top priority, which is why the decision was… Updated: February 24, 2026 12:18 IST
‘In talks with highest authority’: Govt seeks four weeks after SC flags ‘serious concern’ over airfare surges The plea argued that air travel, recognised as an essential service under the Essential Services Maintenance Act, has become increasingly… February 23, 2026 18:35 IST
IAF Tejas Fighter Jet Crash: Entire fleet grounded after India loses third jet to suspected technical glitch Tejas Fighter Jet Technical Glitch: A Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during landing at a key Indian airbase in February… February 23, 2026 09:07 IST
US suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programs after DHS shutdown – How will it impact travel? TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are two popular programs among registered travellers, especially since they reduce wait times through airport… February 22, 2026 14:04 IST
New wedding edict: Band, bajaa, baraat & Bombardier Private jets and helicopter entries are redefining India’s Rs 75-billion wedding market, as luxury charters become the newest status symbol… February 21, 2026 22:26 IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport launches DigiYatra facility; Here’s how passengers can use it The private airport operator stated that NMIA was one of five airports in the country to get the Civil Aviation… Updated: February 21, 2026 16:50 IST
DoT directs Adani Airports to allow telcos to deploy networks at Navi Mumbai Airport The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to allow private telecom operators to install their… February 19, 2026 20:54 IST
Technical glitch briefly disrupts airline operations across India A technical outage in the Navitaire reservation system caused widespread operational disruptions for Indian carriers including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa… February 19, 2026 19:01 IST
DGCA draft seeks nationwide, binding no‑fly bans and a direct 30‑day flying ban on unruly passengers The DGCA has issued a draft revision to unruly passenger rules, introducing an immediate 30-day flying ban for “disruptive” acts… February 19, 2026 18:40 IST
SpiceJet plans to more than double capacity this year Board-cleared plan aims for 60 aircraft and over 300 daily flights February 19, 2026 18:31 IST
Embraer, Mahindra plan to set up aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility Embraer will set up a C-390 Millennium MRO facility in India with Mahindra Group to support the Indian Air Force… February 19, 2026 15:38 IST
