India Relaunches UDAN Scheme With ₹28,840 Crore Outlay
India is launching a modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore budget to address the 50% discontinuation rate of its regional air routes.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
SpiceJet Adds 3 A320s, Ungrounds 737 MAX for July Growth
SpiceJet is inducting three Airbus A320s on a damp lease and returning a Boeing 737 MAX to service to boost capacity for the peak July 2026 travel season.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Indian Aviation Industry Crisis: Airlines Sound Alarm
The Indian aviation industry faces a deepening crisis as 117 aircraft are grounded and currency volatility inflates operating costs.
May 22, 20263 min
Business
Air India Receives Second Boeing 787-9 for Fleet Plan
Air India received its second of 20 Boeing 787-9s, a key part of its Vihaan.AI transformation program to upgrade its long-haul international fleet.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
SIA Profit Drops 57% on Air India Losses, Stays Course
Singapore Airlines' net profit fell 57.4% to SGD 1.18B due to its Air India stake, but the carrier remains committed to its long-term growth strategy.
May 15, 20265 min
Business
Mumbai Flights to West Asia Drop from 350 to 80 Daily
The West Asia aviation crisis has cut daily Mumbai flights from 350 to 80, adding war surcharges and causing widespread rerouting for long-haul travel.
May 10, 20265 min
Airlines
IndiGo to Launch Noida Airport Flights to 16 Cities
IndiGo will become the launch carrier at Noida International Airport (DXN) on June 15, 2026, connecting the new facility to over 16 domestic cities.
May 8, 20265 min
Airlines
High Fuel Costs Threaten Indian Airline Profitability and Demand
Indian airlines face a severe margin squeeze as fuel costs soar to 55-60% of operating expenses, threatening fare hikes and demand destruction.
May 3, 20265 min
Business
Noida International Airport to Begin Commercial Flights on June 15, 2026
Noida International Airport will begin commercial operations on June 15, 2026, creating a second international gateway for the Delhi National Capital...
May 1, 20264 min
Airports
West Asia Crisis Forces India to Cancel 10,000 Flights, Reroute Operations
The West Asia conflict has caused over 10,000 flight cancellations for Indian carriers, forcing major reroutes and temporary regulatory changes.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Willie Walsh Named New IndiGo CEO, Effective August 2026
Willie Walsh, outgoing IATA head, will take over as CEO of IndiGo on August 3, 2026, tasked with leading the carrier's ambitious long-haul expansion.
Apr 1, 20264 min
Business
India Tackles Aircraft Supply Bottleneck with Domestic Manufacturing
India's Civil Aviation Minister addresses aircraft procurement delays by promoting domestic manufacturing amid a 1,700-plane order backlog.
Mar 29, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Noida International Airport Opens March 28, Easing Delhi Congestion
Noida International Airport will be inaugurated on March 28, providing the Delhi NCR with a second major hub to alleviate pressure on IGI Airport.
Mar 27, 20265 min
Airports
Airbus Mulls ATR Final Assembly Line in India Amid Embraer Push
Airbus is considering an ATR final assembly line in India, responding to Embraer's local manufacturing plans and a growing regional aviation market.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Indian Airlines Adjust West Asia Flights Amid Airspace Closures
Indian airlines, led by Air India, are operating special flights to West Asia amid geopolitical tensions that have forced widespread airspace closures.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Airlines
India Begins Construction on Rs 1,507 Crore Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport
India has started construction on the Rs 1,507 crore Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport to boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Rajasthan.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airports
Indian Airlines Seek Aid as West Asia Conflict Inflates Operating Costs
Indian airlines are seeking government aid to mitigate soaring jet fuel prices and insurance premiums caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines