DGCA Flags 352 Technical Defects in Indian Aviation
The DGCA flagged 352 significant technical defects in the first half of 2026 and issued 382 safety notices to Indian airlines.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Regulatory
Akasa Air Partners with BPCL to Advance SAF in India
Akasa Air signed an MoU with BPCL to establish a SAF supply framework ahead of India's expected 1% blending mandate by 2027.
Jul 16, 20266 min
Environmental
Akasa Air Seeks 10.5 Billion Rupees Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Akasa Air is pursuing 10.5 billion rupees in funding to mitigate operational costs as geopolitical tensions drive up global jet fuel prices.
Jul 14, 20263 min
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Akasa Air Evaluates UDAN Scheme for Regional Expansion
Akasa Air plans to join the Indian government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme to bolster its domestic network using its growing 737 MAX fleet.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Akasa Air Expands Fleet to 40 With Boeing 737 MAX 8-200
Akasa Air has reached a 40-aircraft fleet size with its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 delivery, supporting its 35-route network expansion.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
IndiGo Expands Noida International Airport Routes to 15
IndiGo added nine new cities to its Noida International Airport network, bringing the total connected destinations to 15 as of July 1, 2026.
Jul 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Akasa Air Targets 30% Capacity Growth in FY27
Akasa Air plans a 30% increase in capacity for fiscal year 2027, maintaining its long-term growth strategy despite rising fuel costs.
Jun 24, 20264 min
Airlines
Akasa Air Inducts 39th Boeing 737 MAX to Scale Operations
Akasa Air has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its 39th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, underscoring its aggressive growth strategy in the Indian market.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Akasa Air Launches SkyCadet Pilot Training Programme
Akasa Air has launched the Akasa SkyCadet programme in partnership with two approved flight schools to meet India's rising demand for 35,000 pilots.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Express Launches Bengaluru-Phuket Direct Flights
Air India Express launched four weekly Bengaluru-Phuket flights using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, becoming the third Indian carrier on the route.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Akasa Air QP1503 Declares PAN PAN, Lands Safely in Lucknow
An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 194 people diverted to Lucknow after declaring a PAN PAN urgency call due to low fuel levels during bad weather.
May 28, 20263 min
Safety
Akasa Air Leases Three 737-8200s from BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation signed a sale-and-leaseback deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air, with deliveries scheduled by the end of 2026.
May 20, 20265 min
Business
SpiceJet B737 Collides with Akasa Air MAX at Delhi; DGCA Probes Ground Incident
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 collided with a stationary Akasa Air B737 MAX at Delhi airport, prompting a DGCA investigation and grounding of both aircraft.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
India Warns of April 1 ATF Price Impact as Airlines Add Fuel Surcharges
India's Civil Aviation Minister warns of an April 1 ATF price impact, as geopolitical tensions force airlines to implement new fuel surcharges.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Business
Akasa Air to Build First MRO Facility at Noida International Airport
Akasa Air will build its first MRO facility at Noida International Airport to support its growing 737 MAX fleet and boost India's MRO capacity.
Mar 13, 20264 min
Business