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May 1, 2026, 05:28 PM - 4 min read
Two pilot deaths within 48 hours have triggered safety concerns, with the Airline Pilots’ Association of India urging immediate rollout of Flight Duty Time Limitations norms, warning that fatigue risks, regulatory delays and operational relaxations could undermine aviation safety and crew well-being.
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April 30, 2026, 03:50 PM - 4 min read
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to file its affidavit within a week on a plea seeking regulation of volatile airfares, questioning repeated delays and warning against further adjournments in the matter.
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April 29, 2026, 05:16 PM - 3 min read
India clears first commercial seaplane service as SkyHop gets DGCA nod; Lakshadweep to see initial rollout boosting island connectivity.
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April 16, 2026, 06:54 PM - 3 min read
Akasa Air and SpiceJet aircraft came in contact on a taxiway at Delhi airport, damaging both planes; passengers and crew safe.
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March 30, 2026, 06:58 PM - 2 min read
Govt tells Rajya Sabha 99 aircraft were grounded till March 25 due to defects and delays; airlines face losses amid West Asia crisis and airspace disruptions.
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March 29, 2026, 07:21 PM - 3 min read
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers. The move also mandates airlines to maintain a transparent seat allocation policy, according to aviation watchdog DGCA.
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March 29, 2026, 03:39 PM - 3 min read
The Centre is exploring steps, including ATF tax cuts, to ease pressure on airlines hit by rising fuel costs and airspace curbs amid the West Asia conflict.
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March 23, 2026, 04:15 PM - 3 min read
India recorded 23 aircraft and helicopter accidents in the past five years, with six incidents reported in 2025 alone, the government said.
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March 9, 2026, 03:42 PM - 4 min read
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the probe report into the fatal Air India AI171 crash is progressing well and that it will be released “very soon”.
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March 6, 2026, 07:53 PM - 3 min read
With the aerodrome license in place, the airport is expected to be operational soon.The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, under the Public-Private Partnership model. The concession period is for 40 years, which started on October 1, 2021.
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March 1, 2026, 04:46 PM - 4 min read
Escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have shut down key Middle East airspaces, triggering a wave of cancellations for India-Europe flights. Tour operators report sharp drops in bookings and urge calm as airlines offer re-routes and refunds.
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February 26, 2026, 08:43 PM - 3 min read
The DGCA has allowed passengers to cancel or amend tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra fees, while name corrections within 24 hours are also exempted, subject to conditions for domestic and international flights.
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