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Commercial flight operations began at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, with IndiGo’s first flight arriving from Hyderabad. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport would boost North Andhra through improved connectivity, investment, tourism, employment and economic activity

Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flight operations on Sunday ahead of the opening of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. The IATA code “VTZ” will transfer to the new airport from August 17, while non-scheduled operations may continue

IndiGo launched new flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata on Thursday, operating three days a week. Union Minister Rammohan Naidu said connectivity from Vijayawada will be expanded further, with proposed flights to Pune, Ahmedabad and Cochin

Willie Walsh has taken charge as CEO of IndiGo, succeeding Pieter Elbers. The former IATA chief and aviation veteran will lead the airline's global expansion, operational improvement and strategic growth. IndiGo aims to strengthen its position as a leading international carrier

As IndiGo completes 20 years, co-founder Rahul Bhatia outlines the airline's ambitious international expansion plans, focusing on connecting the global Indian diaspora, expanding its fleet with A321 XLRs and A350s, strengthening India as an aviation hub, and maintaining cost leadership

IndiGo will take a call on its next aircraft order in 2030 after evaluating next-generation aircraft technology, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said. The airline aims to adopt advanced, fuel-efficient planes while continuing its expansion with more than 900 aircraft already on order

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

An IndiGo flight carrying Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made two landing attempts at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport due to heavy rain and unstable weather. The aircraft landed safely after circling for about 20 minutes. A similar incident occurred in June.

An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai made a precautionary landing at Rajkot after a smoke indication from the cargo hold prompted the crew to declare an emergency. All 194 people on board were safely evacuated, and the aircraft is undergoing technical inspection

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

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was grounded after a tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in a lavatory. Security agencies conducted thorough checks and later declared the threat a hoax, allowing operations to resume

IndiGo will reduce domestic flight capacity by 5-7 per cent between June and August 2026 amid weaker travel demand and rising operational costs. The airline has also cut international capacity, while a smoke scare involving an IndiGo flight was reported in Bengaluru

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.

Vinay Malhotra resigned as Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, effective July 3, to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes amid leadership changes, including CEO and strategy-level appointments, following recent operational disruptions at the airline

The UAE has resumed normal air navigation operations, leading to increased flights between the UAE and India. The Ministry of External Affairs said flight services across parts of the Middle East are improving while Indian missions continue assisting citizens amid evolving regional conditions

Noida International Airport will begin commercial operations from June 15, boosting connectivity in North India, easing congestion in the NCR, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight followed by other carriers

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges on domestic and international flights starting April 2, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices due to global supply chain disruptions. The airline has introduced a distance-based surcharge for domestic routes and revised charges for international destinations.

IndiGo will introduce over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport between March 29 and April 23, expanding connectivity across India. The airline will also increase Gujarat operations and partner with AAHL for duty-free shopping rewards