Explainer: Why the skies are running out of pilots Currently, India has around 11,000 pilots, but will need 35,000-40,000 pilots over the next ten years. The pilot shortage stems… January 21, 2026 01:47 IST
IndiGo’s February test: Can the airline hire enough pilots before new rules take hold? Even if IndiGo had started recruiting immediately after the December crisis, candidates would still need to serve six-month notice periods… January 20, 2026 17:33 IST
IndiGo faces another round of turbulence as regulatory deadline looms, weighs ‘network readjustment’ option The airline had been forced to cancel thousands of flights last month as the new rules went into effect —… January 20, 2026 11:32 IST
Will your flight be delayed? Delhi Airport to shut runway for 5-month upgrade Starting February 16, Delhi’s IGI Airport will operate with one less runway. As 11R/29L undergoes a massive 17-year overhaul, we… January 19, 2026 22:27 IST
Forget tickets: How your airport cravings are driving a 28% profit surge for GMR, Adani and 5 other stocks Airport operators like GMR and Adani are turning terminals into profit hubs Jefferies says non-aero revenues now fuel 80% of… Updated: January 19, 2026 18:22 IST
Airline expansion may run into pilot crunch India’s aviation sector faces a structural mismatch as airlines prepare to induct thousands of new aircraft. January 18, 2026 21:32 IST
Bomb threat onboard IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra, aircraft makes emergency landing in Lucknow An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing in Lucknow on Sunday following the discovery of a… January 18, 2026 15:11 IST
Wreckage of missing Indonesian ATR plane found in Sulawesi mountains Around 400 personnel, including military and police teams, have been deployed to search for the aircraft and the people on… Updated: January 18, 2026 11:07 IST
Air India, IndiGo and Delhi airport sound alert as fog intensifies across Northern India; yellow alert for NCR The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for January 18 as Delhi and the NCR prepare for… January 18, 2026 06:55 IST
DGCA slaps Rs 22.2-crore penalty on IndiGo over December flight disruptions The investigation revealed “over-optimisation” and systemic failures in implementing new pilot duty norms (FDTL). Alongside the fine, senior executives face… January 17, 2026 21:51 IST
Chaos erupts on IndiGo Mumbai–Krabi flight as pilot refuses to fly after duty hours; airline issues statement A video of the same is going viral across the social media platforms, showing passengers arguing angrily with the cabin… January 17, 2026 10:56 IST
Explained | Why the pilots’ body is challenging AAIB’s ‘arbitrary’ summons in Air India crash probe Beyond Captain Anand’s summons, the Federation has flagged a broader concern about the objectivity of the probe. January 16, 2026 16:13 IST
Air India long-haul flights hit by possible delays after Delhi-New York flight engine damage Air India has cautioned passengers about possible delays on some long-haul flights after one of its Airbus A350 aircraft suffered… January 16, 2026 06:53 IST
NMIAL refutes telcos’ claims on connectivity infra bottleneck Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) has dismissed allegations from the COAI regarding network access denial and “exorbitant” fees. Updated: January 15, 2026 21:05 IST
Air India A350 grounded after engine ingests cargo container Delhi–New York flight returned due to Iranian airspace closure; engine damage occurred during taxiing amid dense fog, according to DGCA. January 15, 2026 19:27 IST
IndiGo, Air India hit by Iran airspace shutdown: Flights rerouted, delays likely – What passengers need to know Iran briefly shut airspace over Tehran amid rising US tensions and nationwide protests. Flights were rerouted, prompting IndiGo and Air… January 15, 2026 06:29 IST
Akasa Air Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight aborts landing twice due to ‘unstable approach’ – Here’s what happened The flight, QP 1781, took off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) at 9 am and was slated to… January 14, 2026 09:41 IST
Flying from Delhi next week? What you need to know about Republic Day airspace closures Each day, thousands of passengers will face cancellations, rescheduling and disruptions. January 13, 2026 13:45 IST
Indian sailor killed, six others injured as Iranian missiles strike UAE tankers in Hormuz amid US standoff
Iran-US war LIVE updates: Trump replaces 20% Hormuz fee with Gulf investments in US; explosions ‘heard’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island
