Bangladesh restricts SpiceJet flights from using its airspace – Which routes will get longer? Bangladesh has barred SpiceJet from its airspace over unpaid dues. Flights from Kolkata, including to Guwahati, are now taking longer… Updated: February 19, 2026 14:17 IST
DGCA toughens up with new rules: Zero tolerance policy, immediate 30-day ban and level 4 for cockpit breaches The draft revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) has been placed in the public domain for stakeholder comments till March 16. Updated: February 19, 2026 11:21 IST
FedEx commits Rs 2,500 crore for cargo hub at Navi Mumbai Airport The 300,000 sq ft facility, to be developed in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), will function as a… Updated: February 18, 2026 14:10 IST
What we know about Everest-climbing H125 helicopters, which will be assembled in India PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate the Airbus-Tata helicopter assembly line in Karnataka. Discover the H125’s Everest-climbing records, technical specs,… Updated: February 17, 2026 19:37 IST
Air India, IndiGo increase flights to Asian countries Tourist demand shifts away from Western countries due to rupee fall February 17, 2026 19:15 IST
MoCA says both flight recorders of the Ajit Pawar plane crash were damaged due to heat The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed on Tuesday that both flight recorders from the Learjet 45 crash that killed Maharashtra… February 17, 2026 19:00 IST
India AI Summit 2026: IGI Airport issues passenger advisory, recommends Metro travel The airport operator suggested taking the Magenta Line for Terminal 1 and the Airport Express Line for Terminals 2 and… February 16, 2026 13:15 IST
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Govt orders detailed safety review of charter operators, uncontrolled airfields The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already initiated a special safety audit of NSOPs earlier this month. February 15, 2026 14:49 IST
IndiGo to hire over 1,000 pilots across ranks as DGCA rest rules reshape rosters The airline is working to boost manpower and avoid a repeat of the disruption it faced after new rest norms… Updated: February 14, 2026 11:35 IST
Fresh trouble for Air India: DGCA slaps Rs 1 crore against airline for operating multiple flights with expired permit This lapse, as per the authorities, stated that it damaged public confidence and raised concerns about the airline’s safety compliance. Updated: February 14, 2026 09:16 IST
Midair explosion, shredded jet engine, terrified passengers: Dramatic mid-air scare caught on camera The Arik Air flight, a Boeing 737-7GL operating as W3 740, had departed from Lagos for Port Harcourt with 80… Updated: February 13, 2026 20:40 IST
AI-171 ‘no-sue’ deal: What Air India’s final compensation means for families of Ahmedabad crash victims Air India has initiated the final compensation process for families affected by the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 260… February 13, 2026 09:23 IST
‘Incorrect and speculative’: AAIB on Italian report blaming pilot for Ahmedabad Air India crash The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has dismissed media reports alleging that the Air India AI-171 crash probe is complete… Updated: February 12, 2026 22:51 IST
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet flag concerns over DGCA cabin crew norms: ‘More restrictive than global standards’ IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have opposed DGCA’s draft cabin crew rest rules, calling them “more restrictive” than global standards… Updated: February 12, 2026 07:46 IST
India–Pakistan T20 clash sends Colombo airfares soaring Confirmation of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15 has sent airfares from Indian metros to Colombo skyrocketing.… February 11, 2026 21:22 IST
Akasa Air co-founder Praveen Iyer quits; Anand Srinivasan to take over as CCO Akasa Air co-founder Praveen Iyer has resigned as Chief Commercial Officer, marking the second major exit at the airline. Anand… February 11, 2026 17:39 IST
Bids for privatisation of 11 airports by April AAI aims to raise Rs 6,000 cr; Adani, GMR, Vinci among potential bidders. February 11, 2026 00:26 IST
IndiGo says pilot strength adequate as DGCA duty norm relaxations IndiGo said it has adequate pilot and crew strength to maintain stable operations as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s… February 10, 2026 23:31 IST
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