civil aviation

New Delhi, April 7. Flight operations between India and West Asia have been severely disrupted since the outbreak of conflict in the region, with over 10,000 flights operated by Indian carriers cancelled so far, a senior government official said on Tuesday.According to Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint...

DGCA Conducts 41 Airline Audits in Q1 2026, Strengthens Aviation Safety Oversight New Delhi, April 2: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out a total of 41 audits between January and March 2026, including 29 special audits and 12 regulatory audits, as part of its ongoing...

New Delhi, April 1 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday that the decision by public sector oil marketing companies to implement a partial and staggered increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines will help protect passengers from sharp fare hikes.Aviation Turbine...

New Delhi, April 1 – The government stated on Wednesday that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp increase, as it has mitigated the impact of a steep rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines.According to the Ministry of...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, mirroring the surge in global oil prices last month, but for domestic airlines, the increase would only be 8.5 per cent.Domestic airlines will pay...

New Delhi, March 31 – In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed Vir Vikram Yadav as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.Yadav, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 30 Akasa Air announced on Monday that it has taken delivery of six Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft in the first quarter of this year, bringing the airline's total fleet size to 37.The airline, which began operations in August 2022, has placed orders for 226 Boeing 737 MAX...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested on Monday the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in the aviation, railway, and marine sectors.He said such initiatives can make...

India Reports 17 Non-Scheduled Aircraft Accidents in Five Years, Govt Tells Rajya Sabha Majority of Incidents Involved Helicopters New Delhi, March 30: A total of 17 accidents involving aircraft and helicopters operated by non-scheduled operators have been reported in the past five years, the...

India Has 60 Days of ATF Reserves, No Immediate Supply Risk Amid West Asia Conflict Aviation Fuel Supply Remains Stable Despite Global Concerns New Delhi, March 30: India currently has sufficient aviation turbine fuel (ATF) reserves to meet demand for the next 60 days, with no immediate risk of...

DGCA Mandates 60% Free Seat Selection on Flights from April 20 New Rule Aims to Improve Passenger Access and Transparency New Delhi, March 29 Airlines in India will be required to offer at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of charge starting April 20, following new directives issued...

PM Narendra Modi Calls for Unity Amid Global Crisis, Inaugurates Noida International Airport Modi Urges Citizens to Prioritize National Interest and Unity Noida, March 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on citizens to work with dedication and unity to tackle global challenges...

Mumbai, March 28 An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi, carrying 160 passengers, made an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to a malfunctioning engine, according to sources."A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International...

DGCA Issues Safety Guidelines for VVIP Flights After Fatal Crash Concerns New Rules Target Non-Scheduled Operators Carrying Top Dignitaries Mumbai/New Delhi, March 27: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued fresh safety guidelines for aircraft operators flying VVIPs...

New Delhi, March 25 Revamping the regional air connectivity initiative, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a modified UDAN scheme with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore for ten years, which will provide funding for developing airports, related operations and maintenance activities, helipads, and...

New Delhi, March 25 Revamping the regional air connectivity initiative, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a modified UDAN scheme with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore for ten years that will provide funds for developing airports, related operations and maintenance activities, helipads, and...

New Delhi, March 23 – The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed Parliament on Monday that a total of 11 airlines have shut down operations in India since 2016, primarily due to financial difficulties, a lack of aircraft availability, and internal issues.The information was shared in the Rajya...

Civil Aviation Ministry Monitors West Asia Conflict Impact on Flight Operations New Delhi, March 23 – The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that the financial and operational implications of the West Asia conflict on flight operations are evolving, and appropriate measures are being...

India Records 23 Aviation Accidents in Last Five Years, Helicopter Accident Rate Highest: Government New Delhi, March 23 – The government on Monday stated that 23 accidents involving scheduled, non-scheduled fixed-wing operators (NSOP), and helicopter operators occurred in the last five years...

11 Airlines Exit Indian Market in Last 10 Years: Government New Delhi, March 23 – The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that 11 airlines have exited the Indian aviation market over the past decade due to financial stress, lack of aircraft, and other internal issues.Minister of...