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Indian airlines canceled nearly 26,000 international flights through July 20 due to West Asia airspace restrictions from the US-Iran conflict. The Civil Aviation Ministry told Lok Sabha that rerouting has sharply increased fuel costs and operational losses for domestic carriers

India's domestic air passenger traffic declined nearly 12 per cent to 1.35 crore in June from May, DGCA data showed. IndiGo increased its market share to 66.3 per cent, while airlines paid compensation for cancellations, delays and denied boarding

The DGCA issued a warning to IndiGo after an audit found deviations from standard operating procedures following a cargo spillage incident. The regulator directed the airline to submit corrective measures, while IndiGo said the warning carried no financial or operational impact

An Air India aircraft mistakenly took a wrong turn on the taxiway at Ahmedabad airport, coming in front of an IndiGo plane preparing for takeoff. Both A320 aircraft stopped at a safe distance of around 200 metres.

The DGCA is investigating damage to three parked Air India aircraft at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after ground support equipment struck them during sudden strong winds and rain. All affected A320 planes have been grounded for inspection and repairs

The National Cadet Corps made history by training 100 Senior Division cadets as basic paramotor pilots within a month. Conducted alongside NIMAS Guwahati, the successful aero-adventure programme will now be inducted into the NCC’s permanent annual curriculum

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has introduced mandatory Ebola screening for all international arrivals, following WHO’s declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency.

Two passengers sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation of over 230 people from an IndiGo A321 aircraft at Bengaluru airport after smoke was detected in the cockpit and cabin.

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to passengers, flagging huge fare discrepancies on identical routes. Hearing a plea against arbitrary airline pricing, the court stressed transparency, passenger protection and regulation of dynamic pricing, baggage charges and grievance mechanisms

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released DGCA FTO rankings showing improved pilot training standards, with Avyanna Aviation Pvt Ltd topping Category A, as India pushes transparency, safety, and expansion in aviation training under a national growth roadmap

A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport while taxiing, causing minor damage to both aircraft. No injuries were reported, and passengers were safely disembarked as authorities began an investigation into the incident

Families of victims of the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the release of cockpit and flight data recorder information. The letter highlights frustration with the slow pace of the investigation and poor communication from authorities and Air India.

The government directed airlines to provide 60 percent seats free of charge on domestic flights and ensure passengers on the same PNR sit together. The move by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation aims to improve passenger rights, transparency and curb extra fees

The DGCA has granted temporary relaxation in pilot duty norms for Air India’s long-haul flights as the airline takes longer routes to avoid restricted airspace over Iran and Iraq. The changes allow extended flying time and reduced crew requirements until April 30

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has accused the Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA of trying to shield the operator of the aircraft involved in Ajit Pawar’s fatal crash. He has sought intervention and announced legal action against the regulator

NCP leader Rohit Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the removal of Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu till the probe into the January 28 plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar is completed

Two Airbus A320 aircraft belonging to Air India and IndiGo came into contact at Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening when their wingtips touched while taxiing. The incident delayed flights AI2732 (Mumbai–Coimbatore) and 6E791 (Hyderabad–Mumbai).

Aviation experts have pointed to poor visibility, possible emergency declaration and technical issues as potential factors in the Baramati plane crash. The DGCA has launched a detailed probe to determine the exact cause of the accident

Former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector Prashant Dhalla said it is too early to draw conclusions on the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, adding that several factors could be involved and only a detailed investigation will reveal the cause

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died when their Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. Poor visibility and runway conditions were cited. Leaders across parties expressed grief; Maharashtra declared three days of state mourning