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Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), April 10 Regional carrier Fly91 launched flight services on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad route on Friday, enhancing connectivity in the region.The inaugural function was held at Vijayawada International Airport, with Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu...

New Delhi, April 7 – The government has granted special permission to foreign carriers such as Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways to operate passenger aircraft for all-cargo services to ensure seamless continuity of critical cargo movement despite the ongoing disruptions due to the...

Mumbai, April 7 The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), a group of airlines, has sought the Centre's help in removing the restrictions imposed by the Dubai Airport Authorities on foreign carriers, which limits them to one rotation per day.In a communication to the Civil Aviation Secretary...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights, as planes are required to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation...

Mumbai, April 7 Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff on Tuesday that it was the right time to hand over control of the airline for its next phase of growth.Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the...

New Delhi, April 7 Over 10,000 flights operated by Indian airlines to West Asia have been cancelled since the conflict began in the region, a senior official from the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.Indian airlines previously operated 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, but the...

Mumbai, April 7 Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff on Tuesday that it was the right time to hand over the reins for the airline's next phase of growth.Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the...

New Delhi, April 1 SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said on Wednesday that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in jet fuel prices would be a significant relief for the country's aviation industry at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty.Public...

New Delhi, Apr 1 Aviation stocks saw strong demand on Wednesday morning, with InterGlobe Aviation rising by over 9 per cent, despite a hike in jet fuel prices.InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, further jumped 9.41 per cent to Rs 4,315 on the BSE.The stock of SpiceJet surged...

New Delhi, April 1 Airfares are expected to rise in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, amid a significant increase in jet fuel prices.The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, and this is the first time that...

New Delhi, March 31 A new Director General is set to take over the reins of DGCA after several challenging months as it works to ensure high safety standards, help airlines navigate the headwinds of the West Asia conflict, and implement various passenger-friendly initiatives.During the tenure...

New Delhi, March 31 The country's largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Tuesday the appointment of William Walsh, a pilot and current head of the global airline grouping IATA, as its next CEO.The appointment comes less than three weeks after the sudden departure of Pieter Elbers, against the...

Ahmedabad, March 27 – Air India has announced that all its domestic flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad will move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, effective March 29.This change affects Air India's schedule of 210 weekly domestic flights...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...

New Delhi, March 26 British Airways will operate additional flights from Delhi and Mumbai for a limited time to meet the increased demand caused by the disruptions related to the West Asia crisis.From April 7 to May 31, the airline will operate a third daily flight from Delhi to London...

New Delhi, March 23 Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft, flying from Bengaluru to London Heathrow, was diverted to Jeddah on Monday due to a technical issue after being airborne for over six hours.In a statement, a spokesperson for the airline said that the aircraft made a precautionary...

New Delhi, March 23 The financial implications of the West Asia conflict on flight operations are evolving, and appropriate measures are being taken in consultation with airlines and other stakeholders, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday.The escalating conflict involving the US...

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 22 The Air India Group has been significantly impacted by the Middle East conflict, and the financial impact is "still unfolding," according to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, who has also emphasized the need for stricter control over unnecessary expenses.Loss-making Air...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 21 The government has lifted temporary caps on domestic airfares that were imposed in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year.The removal of the airfare caps will be effective from March 23, according to an order issued by the civil aviation...

March 21, New Delhi – United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced that the airline will cancel approximately 5% of its planned flights in the short term due to rising jet fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict.The airline plans to restore its full schedule this fall. It will reduce its capacity...