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Airlines to operate record 25,610 flights a week in summer
New Delhi, March 26: India's commercial airlines will operate 25,610 flights per week during the forthcoming summer season, a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Airlines refuse to share fare data; DGCA examining issue amid high airfare complaints
New Delhi, March 24: After airlines refused to share airfare data with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator on Monday said that it is examining the matter.
DGCA direct airlines to send flyers rights via WhatsApp with booked ticket
New Delhi, March 24: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Airlines to disseminate and emphasize the provisions of passenger-centric regulations and passenger rights.
India's aviation sector reflects stable outlook amid rising air traffic
New Delhi, March 23: India's aviation sector reflects a stable outlook with domestic air passenger traffic recording a double-digit growth of 11.04 per cent in February this year compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed.
Rain causes major disruption in IT city Bengaluru, flight operations hit
Bengaluru, March 22: A downpour lashed IT capital Bengaluru, bringing respite from the sweltering summer heat, but caused major traffic disruption on arterial roads, especially leading to the Bengaluru International Airport due to inundation and haphazard vehicle parking.
Idukki is the 'golden goose' of Kerala Tourism: Minister Mohamed Riyas
Idukki, March 22: The hilly district of Idukki known for its breathtaking view and the rough terrain is now identified as the ‘golden goose’ of Kerala Tourism marking the highest rise in foreign tourist footfalls among all the 14 districts of the state, said Tourism and Public Works Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas on Saturday.
Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA
New Delhi, March 20: The dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
Passengers evacuated as American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
Colorado, March 14: An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate in a chaotic scene. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had made an emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble mid-flight, CBS News reported.
PIA flight makes landing in Lahore without a wheel
Lahore, March 13: Pakistan's flag carrier airline PIA (Pakistan International Airline) domestic flight landed in Lahore on Thursday without one of its wheels, leaving authorities shocked on what seemed like a major blunder on part of the flight management.
India needs 30,000 pilots in next 2 decades as aviation industry expands: Minister
New Delhi, March 11: India will require around 30,000 pilots over the next 15 to 20 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday.
IndiGo announces direct flight between Tiruchirappalli-Jaffna from March 30
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo will start operating direct flight service between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna on March 30, 2025, the airline said on Thursday.
IndiGo ranked world's 2nd fastest growing airline in seat capacity
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo Airlines has emerged as the world's second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which increased by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to over 134.9 million seats in 2024.
Australian airlines to halt operations in Brisbane ahead of tropical cyclone Alfred's landfall
Sydney, March 6: Major Australian airlines have announced they will suspend operation in Brisbane on Thursday as severe tropical cyclone Alfred approaches Australia's state of Queensland.
Southwest plane nearly collides with a private jet at Chicago Midway Airport
Chicago, February 26: A Southwest plane and a private jet nearly collided at Chicago Midway Airport Tuesday morning, according to reports by the New York Post.
Malaysia supports Ocean Infinity's renewed MH370 search: Minister
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 25: Malaysia's government is in support of the resumption of the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said here on Tuesday.
Flight AA-292 travelling from New York to Delhi diverted after threat email, FIR registered
New Delhi, February 24: A flight travelling from New York to Delhi was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers on board, following a threat email on Monday.
Bomb threat found non-credible: American Airlines after Delhi-bound flight diverted to Rome
New Delhi, February 24: American Airlines has said that the "bomb threat on board", due to which its flight AA 292 from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome and made a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort has been declared "non-credible". However, it said that the Delhi Airport protocol, required the aircraft to be inspected elsewhere before being cleared to land.
Delhi-bound American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'bomb scare'
Rome, February 24: A Delhi-bound American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from New York was forced to divert to Rome and make a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort due to a 'bomb threat on board', as reported by the New York Post.
If money is being charged then facilities should be provided: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 'uncomfortable' flying experience in Air India
New Delhi, February 22: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who raised the issue of the inconvenience he faced during the flight, has clarified that his remarks were not personal but for the benefit of all travellers.
Spoke to Air India immediately: Civil Aviation Minister swiftly reesponds to Shivraj Singh Chouhan's complaint of broken seat
New Delhi, February 22: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday swiftly responded to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's complaint about a broken seat on an Air India flight.
Minister Shivraj Chouhan allotted broken seat on Air India, calls service 'unethical'; Airline apologises
New Delhi, February 22: Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday raised concerns over Air India's services, questioning the airline's management over faulty seating arrangements and passenger inconvenience.
Domestic air passenger traffic up 14.5 YoY at 150.3 lakh in Jan
New Delhi, Feb 22: Domestic air passenger traffic in India continued its upward trend in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a new report.
Canada: Toronto airport closes two runways after Delta plane crash
Ontario, February 18: A Delta Airlines plane crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down on the snowy ground. As a result, two runways at the airport will remain closed as officials investigate the incident, according to the airport's CEO Deborah Flint, CNN reported.
18 injured in Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson airport, no fatalities reported
Ontario, February 18: At least 18 passengers were injured and transported to hospitals after a Delta Airlines aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, ending up upside down on the snowy ground, CNN reported.
Canada: Delta Airlines plane crashes at Toronto Pearson airport, 8 injured
Ontario, February 18: A Delta Airlines aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, ending up upside down on the snowy ground, ABC News reported.
All 80 onboard have miraculous escape as jet crashes, flips over in Toronto
Toronto, Feb 18: Eighty passengers had a miraculous escape when their jet crashed here and flipped while landing in heavy wind in a snowed-in airport.
Some international airlines resume flights to Aden: Minister
Abu Dhabi, February 11: Abdul Salam Saleh Humaid, Yemen's Minister of Transport, announced that some international airlines have started operating flights to Aden, including African Express Airways, Air Djibouti, and Royal Jordanian. He also noted plans to strengthen Yemen's aviation fleet by adding new aircraft before the end of 2025.
1 in 4 flights in South Korea delayed in 2024 due to air traffic congestion
Seoul, Feb 10: One in four flights operated by South Korean airlines last year experienced delays in flight departures or arrivals, government data showed on Monday.
Dubai to host MRO Middle East, AIME 2025
Dubai, February 6: The Middle East's aviation sector continues to surge as Dubai is set to host the largest edition of MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) to date, a unique opportunity to meet the entire aviation industry under one roof.
United Airlines to be first US carrier to resume flights to Israel
Jerusalem, Feb 5: United Airlines will be the first US carrier to resume flights to Israel, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed on Wednesday in a statement.
United Airlines plane catches fire on runway in Houston, all passengers safe
Houston, January 3: A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York caught fire during take-off at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday (local time), as reported by the New York Post.
Number of aircraft at South Korean carriers reaches new high
Seoul, Feb 2: The number of planes owned and operated by South Korean airlines reached over 400 last year, data showed on Sunday, marking the highest figure since record-keeping began.
King Charles profoundly shocked, saddened by dreadful Washington DC air accident
London, February 2: Britain's King Charles III on Sunday expressed his profound sadness and stated "profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news" of the recent air accident in Washington, DC, which claimed the lives of 64 people.
Crashed American plane had 3 Russian passengers, US State Dept confirms to Russian Embassy
Washington DC, February 1: Three Russian nationals died in the recent plane crash in Washington DC, the Russian Embassy in the US said in a statement, the Russian state media reported on Saturday.
PM Modi offers condolences over Washington Mid-Air Plane Collision
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Friday over the mid-air crash which took place in near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared dead.
One of the worst tragedies US citizens express grief over mid-air plane collision in Washington DC
Washington DC, January 31: United States citizens on Thursday expressed grief over the mid-air plane collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared to be dead.
US: Plane had very quick, rapid impact, says NTSB member on mid-air collision
Washington DC, January 31: United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Todd Inman informed that the American Airlines plane had a "very quick, rapid impact" with the US Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC
Washington Plane Collision: Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards
Washington DC, January 31: Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.
US: Donald Trump expresses grief over plane crash, vows to push bar for aviation safety
Washington DC, January 30: US President Donald Trump expressed grief over the loss of lives in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC calling it a "devastating moment" in the nation's history.
'Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US', PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision
New Delhi, Jan 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Washington DC midair plane-helicopter collision and said that India stands in solidarity with the people of the US.