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PM Modi to inaugurate air travel services from Hisar airport on April 14
Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate air travel services from the Hisar airport on April 14.
Parliamentary panel advises reassessment of low funding to Commission of Railway Safety as compared to BCAS
New Delhi, March 27: A Parliamentary Panel has advised a reassessment of low funding received by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) in the year 2025-26 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
GIFT City taking off as aircraft leasing hub: Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi, March 27: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday said that the government was keen on developing an aircraft leasing ecosystem in the country, and several companies have set up bases in Gujarat's GIFT City, which has already leased 200 aircraft.
Parliamentary Panel recommends Election Commission like app for Civil Aviation to address flyers grievances
New Delhi, March 26: A parliamentary panel has recommended " modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.
Essar Energy Transition Fuels expands UK aviation network with two new deals, reaching milestone of nine Airports
Stanlow, March 26 : Essar Energy Transition’s EET Fuels (the trading name of Essar Oil, UK, Ltd), a leading force in the UK’s energy transition and aviation fuel supply, is pleased to announce the signing of agreements to supply jet fuel to two additional major UK airports.
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.
GE Aerospace delivers first F404-IN20 engine to HAL for Tejas Mk 1A
New Delhi, March 26: GE Aerospace has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fight jet, the company said on Wednesday.
Israel: New Negev Airport plans move forward, promising economic boost
Tel Aviv, March 24: The Knesset's Economic Affairs Committee unanimously advanced plans for a new Israeli international airport near Beer-Sheva on Sunday.
EaseMyTrip ventures into Charter Aviation market with strategic acquisition of 49 pc stake in Big Charter Pvt Ltd
New Delhi, March 24: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's premier online travel platforms, has received in-principle Board approval to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Big Charter Pvt Ltd, a prominent player in India's charter aviation sector.
'Landing was not up to the mark': HP Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri on Alliance Air flight incident
Shimla, March 24: Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Monday recounted his experience flying aboar an Alliance Air flight that made an emergency landing due to technical glitch in the brakes. The Deputy CM said the landing was not up to the mark after .
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.
Air India resumes normal operations at London airport after power outage
New Delhi, March 22: Air India on Saturday announced that its flights to and from London Heathrow (LHR) are back on schedule after a brief disruption caused by a power outage at the airport Friday.
Another China-made K-8 aircraft crashes in Sri Lanka, raises safety concerns
Colombo, March 22: The crash of Sri Lankan Air Force's China-made K-8 trainer jet in the Wariyapola area on Friday has raised serious concerns about the safety and operational readiness of the remaining aircraft in service.
2nd Bengaluru airport: Central team to arrive in K'taka on April 7 to inspect proposed sites
Bengaluru, March 22: The Karnataka government on Saturday said that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state from April 7-9 for a feasibility study of sites proposed for the second international 'Greenfield' airport in the capital city.
London's Heathrow Airport resumes full operations after power outage caused by fire
London, March 22: London's Heathrow Airport said on Saturday that flights have resumed after the power outage and the airport is now "fully operational".
Air India resumes flights at London-Heathrow airport
London, March 22: A day after flights were grounded at the Heathrow airport, nation's largest carrier Air India said on Saturday that its flights, to and from the Europe's busiest airport, have resumed.
Korean Air to sign $32.7 bn in aircraft deals with Boeing, GE Aerospace
Seoul, March 22: Korean Air Lines, South Korea's national carrier, will acquire some 20 aircraft from US Boeing and procure spare engines from GE Aerospace, in a combined deal worth US$32.7 billion, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Air India's London flights disrupted as power outage hits Heathrow airport
New Delhi, March 21: Nation's largest carrier Air India on Friday said that its operations, to and from London Heathrow (LHR), have been disrupted following the temporary suspension of operations at the airport.
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.
Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt
New Delhi, March 20: Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Delhi airport's expanded Terminal 1 to begin full operations on April 15, 2025
New Delhi, March 20: In a major development for Delhi's aviation infrastructure, GMR Airports Limited, operating as Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), on Thursday announced that Terminal 1 (T1) of Indira Gandhi International Airport will resume full operations starting April 15, 2025. So, all flights currently operating from Terminal 2 (T2) will be relocated to T1.
TCS set to modernise Air New Zealand's digital infrastructure
Mumbai, March 19: IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a partnership with Air New Zealand to modernize the Kiwi airline's digital infrastructure.
High bird strikes at IGI Airport: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Airports Authority
New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) highlighting the issue of rising encounters of birds/wildlife with aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
Mumbai Airport proposes to collect User Development Fee from passengers flying out
Mumbai, March 18: Mumbai International Airport has proposed to collect a User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 325 for departing domestic passengers and Rs 650 for departing international travellers to enable it to undertake infrastructure development and technological enhancement projects at the airport.
MIAL proposes tariff revision at CSMIA to drive infra growth, boost passenger experience
Mumbai, March 18: In order to support critical infrastructure enhancements and boost passenger experience, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) on Tuesday proposed a revision in the tariff structure to the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), for the first time since 2021.
SpiceJet to infuse Rs 294 crore in company by converting warrants into equity
Gurugram, March 17: SpiceJet on Monday announced that its Founder and Promoter, Ajay Singh, through Spice Healthcare Private Limited (a Promoter Group Company), will infuse Rs 294.09 crore into the company through the conversion of 13,14,08,514 warrants into an equivalent number of equity shares (13.14 crore equity shares).
Navi Mumbai International Airport a true gift to India: Gautam Adani
Mumbai, March 16: Gautam Adani, the Chairperson of the Adani Group, on Sunday said the Navi Mumbai International Airport, set for inauguration this June, will redefine connectivity and growth.
Air India Express to operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon in Ghaziabad, connecting these five cities
New Delhi, March 16: Air India Express will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon Airport, directly connecting five key destinations--Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu, and Kolkata.
Gautam Adani visits Navi Mumbai airport, set for inauguration this June
Navi Mumbai, March 16: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday visited the Navi Mumbai airport site, which is almost ready for the operations.
Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil enhance cooperation in aviation, trade, education
Abidjan, March 15: Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Leon Kacou Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan.
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.
Maharashtra's Amravati airport gets necessary clearance for flight operations
Mumbai, March 13: The Amravati Airport in Maharashtra gets the aerodrome license by from the civil aviation regulator, officially designating it as a licensed Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) airport.
CM Nitish Kumar inspects under-construction terminal at Patna Airport
Patna, March 13: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the under-construction terminal building at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Thursday morning.
UAE Ambassador meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to discuss economic cooperation
Chandigarh, March 13: UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday, and discussed expanding cooperation with Punjab.
Aero Club of India, Sakthi Aircraft Industry sign landmark agreement to manufacture trainer aircraft in India
New Delhi, March 11: The Sakthi Aircraft Industry Private Limited (SAIPL) and the Aero Club of India (ACI) on Tuesday announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manufacture and supply 200 Diamond DA40 NG trainer aircraft in India.
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.
Air India flight to Delhi returns to Chicago due to unserviceable lavatory
New Delhi, March 10: An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return to its departure airport after multiple lavatories on board became unserviceable, as reported by the crew, due to clogged toilets caused by improper waste disposal.
Govt preparing draft agreement to hand over state's lone airport to IAF: Mizoram CM
Aizawl, March 10: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said the state government is preparing the draft of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) as part of the government’s consideration to hand over the state's lone airport to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Air India's New York-bound plane returns to Mumbai 8 hours after take-off, threat turns out to be hoax
Mumbai, March 10: A Mumbai-New York flight of Air India with 322 people on board returned from Azerbaijan skies eight hours after take-off on Monday due to a bomb threat, which was later found to be a hoax.