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The government will not cap airfares during the upcoming festive season but will advise airlines to keep fares reasonable, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said. He said higher ATF prices amid the West Asia crisis were pushing up airline operating costs.

The civil aviation ministry is considering random year-round psychoactive substance testing for all commercial pilots. Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said DGCA is consulting stakeholders to strengthen existing drug-testing rules, following renewed scrutiny after an Air India pilot tested positive for marijuana

The government informed Parliament that 352 significant technical defects were reported in flight operations till June 2026, while the DGCA issued 382 show-cause notices for safety violations since January 2024 and undertook multiple enforcement actions against airlines

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia urged the government to reduce aviation taxes and rationalise airport charges, saying lower airfares would spur demand. He also defended the airline's market dominance, citing expansion into underserved routes and rising operating costs

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to submit within two weeks the rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, while hearing a plea seeking an independent aviation regulator, passenger protection and measures to address arbitrary airfare fluctuations

Akasa Air plans to operate flights under the government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, CEO Vinay Dube said. The airline also expects steady aircraft deliveries, aims for strong capacity growth and plans fleet expansion through 2032

Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said India is set to become the world’s third-largest aviation market by 2035 with around 2,250 aircraft. He highlighted GIFT City’s growing role in aircraft leasing and financing, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign jurisdictions

The Centre appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Director General of Civil Aviation as part of a bureaucratic reshuffle. The government also made 25 senior-level appointments across ministries, including postings in civil aviation, agriculture, finance, and home affairs

Gaps in supply chains, technology, skilled manpower, and capital pose formidable challenges to India’s domestic aircraft manufacturing

Wings India 2026 concluded at Begumpet Airport with over 70,000 visitors, 30+ aircraft displays, and aerobatic performances. The summit featured major deals, including Air India’s Boeing order, HAL helicopter supply, and Airbus A321XLR conversions, highlighting global collaboration and indigenous innovation.

HAL plans to raise civil aviation’s share of its revenue to 25% over the next decade. The company will focus on Dhruv-NG helicopters, Hindustan 228 aircraft, and the proposed production of Russian SJ-100 regional jets.

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

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

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

More than 157 lakh passengers have benefited from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights, the government informed Parliament. Maharashtra saw two new airports and 34 new routes added, while Rs 4,352 crore in VGF has been released to strengthen regional air connectivity nationwide

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

Additionally, penalties of Rs 6 lakh and Rs 3 lakh have been imposed on the Director of Operations and the Director of Training at Air India, respectively. The pilot involved has been warned to exercise greater caution to avoid future incidents. The civil aviation regulator deemed it a serious safety issue that Air India operated a flight with a non-trainer line captain and a non-line-released first officer.

Prabhakar Reddy met the Union Minister in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday said the DGCA is meeting the indicative timelines for the issuance of pilot licences despite an increase in the number of applications.

The euphoria over the fast growth in the civil aviation sector is making national security increasingly foggy