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Akasa Air will launch daily direct flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026. The airline said the expansion will improve NCR connectivity and support growing aviation demand across India

France has waived transit visa requirements for Indian travellers passing through its airports, effective April 10, 2026. The move, agreed during PM Modi–President Macron talks, aims to ease travel, strengthen bilateral ties, and boost people-to-people connectivity between India and France

India’s aerospace and aviation sector is poised for significant growth, driven by manufacturing and advanced technologies. Experts at a global conference urged a shift towards design, MRO and innovation, while highlighting the need for supportive policy frameworks and global collaboration.

IndiGo has received a Rs 58.75 crore GST penalty for FY 2020–21 as the DGCA dismisses four flight inspectors amid escalating operational disruptions. With hundreds of cancellations nationwide, the regulator has deployed two oversight teams to monitor the airline’s operations and passenger handling

DGCA has deployed personnel at IndiGo's Gurgaon HQ amid widespread flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers. The regulator will monitor crew deployment, cancellations, refunds, and operations, while summoning CEO Pieter Elbers for a detailed report on disruptions and restoration plans

The DGCA has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to submit a detailed report on the airline’s widespread operational disruptions, including cancellations, staffing gaps and refunds. A four-member panel will probe crew rostering, manpower planning and compliance with new duty time norms

IndiGo cancelled 500 flights on Monday while planning to operate 1,802 services, the civil aviation ministry said. The airline has delivered half of the pending baggage and aims to clear the rest within 36 hours. DGCA has issued show-cause notices to top executives

The government has imposed temporary airfare caps ranging from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 amid a sharp surge in ticket prices following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The civil aviation ministry is monitoring fares closely and has ordered expedited refunds and support for affected passengers

Air India reported three technical glitches on its Boeing 787 fleet since July, prompting enhanced safety inspections ordered by the DGCA after a June accident. The minister said all aircraft were found satisfactory and that technical snags are routinely addressed under prescribed procedures

Air India will resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline also plans a Mumbai–Shanghai service in 2026 as diplomatic agreements restore suspended India–China air links

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said India is opening a new airport every 50 days, marking rapid growth in aviation infrastructure. He also announced new aerodromes, flight-training units, an MRO ecosystem, and an aviation university coming up in Andhra Pradesh

IndiGo is planning to introduce evidence-based training (EBT) programmes for its pilots to enhance competencies such as situational awareness and decision-making. The airline will use data analytics and AI to design its training framework, replacing the existing CBTA system

A fire broke out in an Air India bus parked near Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The bus, carrying no passengers, was quickly brought under control, and no injuries or casualties were reported

Budget carrier SpiceJet, which reported a Rs 238 crore loss in the June quarter, plans to restore 10 grounded aircraft by April 2026. The airline is securing engines, overhaul slots, and lease deals to revive its operations

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said recent incidents involving the airline are proportionate to its scale, with over 1,200 daily flights. The carrier plans to let cabin crew issue e-vouchers to address service lapses while boosting transparency and customer trust

A light plane crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region on Monday, killing its pilot and passenger, authorities said. The Aerostar R40F did not catch fire, and investigators are on site. Separately, a small plane in Montana skidded during landing into parked aircraft, causing a fire; all four aboard escaped with minor injuries.

Pakistan’s Airports Authority says it lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflying revenue after closing its airspace to Indian airlines following the Pahalgam attack. The ban, still in force, has also seen Indian carriers block Pakistani flights from their skies.

DGCA will rank flying schools in India from October 2025 to improve pilot training quality and safety. Rankings will be updated twice a year to help aspiring pilots choose credible institutions and ensure training standards are maintained

This timeline outlines the most significant aviation disasters in India, spanning from 1978 to 2020—ranging from the Air India Flight 855 crash in the Arabian Sea to the Kozhikode runway overrun

An aviation community on social media platform Reddit has come forward and asked its members to stop sharing real-time data on defense aircraft in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack.