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The UDAN scheme has completed 10 years with over 1.49 crore passengers benefiting from affordable regional air travel. The government says 625 routes have been operationalised, connecting 90 airports, while a revamped version aims to add 120 new destinations.

Tamil Nadu’s TIDCO has sought site clearance from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry for a proposed 600-acre airport at Manikaneri in Ramanathapuram district. The project aims to improve air connectivity to Rameswaram, a major pilgrimage and tourism destination

The Civil Aviation Ministry said the Air India pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight that lost about 300 feet of altitude has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening required further analysis. Both pilots were removed from the roster pending investigation

Commercial flight operations will shift from Visakhapatnam Airport to the newly developed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from August 17. The greenfield airport, built at nearly Rs 4,727 crore, will handle international and domestic operations with expanded future capacity

The Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament that there has been no delay in the investigation into the Air India AI171 Dreamliner crash. Officials said the probe is progressing as per established procedures, with all probable causes under examination and no fixed timeline for the final report.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has warned air travellers against fraudulent websites impersonating the official 'Air Suvidha 2.0' portal. The government clarified that the health self-declaration process is entirely free and urged passengers to use only the official URL

The Civil Aviation Ministry and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) have launched Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded health self-declaration portal for international passengers. Introduced amid Ebola concerns in parts of Africa, the platform enables advance submission of travel and health details, improving public health surveillance and rapid identification of at-risk travellers

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

The Civil Aviation Ministry has announced plans to build a defence airport with a civil enclave in Adilabad, Telangana. The facility will feature a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft. A field visit and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces study are scheduled for April 17, followed by a master plan.

The Centre has suspended its directive requiring airlines to offer 60 per cent seats free of charge from April 20, following industry concerns. The policy will remain in abeyance pending review, while existing seat selection rules and charges continue

The Union government has put on hold its directive asking airlines to offer 60 per cent of seats for free selection from April 20. The move follows concerns raised by airlines over operational and commercial implications of the proposed rule

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

Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted

Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received civil aviation NOCs, joining Shankh Air, which may start in 2026. The move aims to expand India’s domestic aviation market beyond IndiGo and Air India’s duopoly, promoting regional connectivity and growth

IATA chief Willie Walsh says India’s new pilot duty rules are far more restrictive than global norms but should stabilise soon. IndiGo’s recent mass disruptions stemmed from poor planning during the FDTL phase-two rollout, prompting a 10% winter schedule cut

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

IndiGo resumed 11 flights from Jammu but cancelled seven from Srinagar as its pilot rostering crisis entered the fifth day. Passengers remain stranded amid widespread delays, high airfares, and continuing disruptions, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to enforce temporary fare caps

The regulation are regularly updated and include a robust surveillance and audit mechanism, comprising scheduled and unscheduled audits, spot checks, night surveillance, and ramp inspections across all operators

The analysis of Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder data is underway. These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the June 12 accident

In response to the elevated threat level, several Indian airlines have issued travel advisories, urging passengers to plan accordingly and cooperate with the enhanced security checks.