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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.

The TATA Group company CEO says interior refit of the single-aisle fleet, serving domestic and short-haul international destinations, is underway and will be completed by mid-2025

From January 1, 2025, Jharsuguda will have direct flight connections to Hyderabad, with further expansion starting February 1 to include seamless connectivity between Jharsuguda, Raipur, Lucknow (LKO), and Hyderabad (HYD). This strategic growth increases Star Air's total destinations to 24, representing a significant milestone in its mission to strengthen regional connectivity nationwide, making travel more accessible, convenient, and affordable for passengers, according to a press release.

Indian aviation must navigate the issues of pilot shortages and high fuel costs while ensuring robust safety standards

The sanctioned entities include Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, according to the statement

Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that a staff shortage is causing delays in issuance of pilot licences

Boeing has said that significant skilling of people to meet demand, rationalisation of fuel taxes and continued infrastructure investments will keep the growth going

Credit rating agency ICRA predicts the domestic air passenger traffic to grow at 8-13 per cent in FY24 to touch 150-155 million

DGCA might not hold radio communication skill tests, also known as Radio Telephony exam, for pilots in 2024, according to sources

DGCA has set up a four-member committee to provide suggestions for achieving gender equality in the aviation sector in India