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New Delhi, March 25 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revised regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN, for a ten-year period until 2035-36, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.The government will provide budgetary support for the revised scheme.Briefing media persons after the Cabinet...

March 25, New Delhi – The death toll from a Colombian military plane crash shortly after takeoff in the country’s southern region has risen to at least 69.According to the nation’s armed forces, the aircraft was carrying 126 people, along with ammunition, revising earlier passenger figures...

March 24, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 24 scheduled and...

New Delhi, March 23 India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Monday the appointment of former Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh as its Chief Strategy Officer.The appointment comes less than two weeks after the sudden resignation of IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers."Singh will...

Bengaluru, March 20 Karnataka Infrastructure Minister M B Patil on Friday said that the government has floated a tender to prepare a detailed feasibility and strategy report for a proposed second international airport near Bengaluru.He said officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)...

March 20, New Delhi – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the country has maintained a neutral stance in responding to recent requests from Iran and the United States, rejecting allegations of bias.Speaking a day after meeting US envoy Sergio Gor, President...

March 18, New Delhi – The Centre has taken action against airlines' extra charges, making seat selection fairer and more transparent.Announcing these measures, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said that at least 60% of seats on any flight must be allocated free of charge. Until now...

March 18, New Delhi – An Iranian projectile struck near the Australian Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates this morning.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that all Australian defence personnel are safe.He added that minor damage occurred to a housing block and a medical...

March 17, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and...

Mumbai, March 17 The pilots' association, ALPA India, on Tuesday urged its members to ensure that airline operators conduct "appropriate operational risk assessments" before planning flights in or near conflict-affected areas.The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) India, in an advisory to all...

Mumbai, March 17 – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar criticised Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday for his response to the plane crash in which former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died.In a post on X, Rohit Pawar wrote, “Well...

March 16, New Delhi — Flights to and from Dubai International Airport are gradually resuming after a temporary suspension due to safety concerns. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.The Dubai Media Office wrote on X:"Flights to and from DXB are...

New Delhi, March 15 The SAF Association (SAFA), an industry body, called on Sunday for the use of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.SAFA, a leading industry platform dedicated to accelerating the production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...

Washington, March 14 – A strong chemical odor at a key air traffic control facility in Virginia forced authorities to halt flights at several Washington-area airports, disrupting air travel across the region.The disruption affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles...

Bengaluru, March 12 Star Air announced on Thursday that it will enhance connectivity to cities such as Kolhapur and Belagavi, further integrating them with its growing network."The airline's decision to focus growth here is based on Kolhapur's dynamic business environment, its rich...

Hamirpur (HP), March 12 The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team will hold an air show in Sujanpur Tira, Hamirpur district, on March 25 and 26, officials said on Thursday.The Chaugan Ground and the Sainik School in Sujanpur Tira were selected as the venues for the show.Group Captain...

Chennai, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, a move expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic prospects in the southern parts of the state...

March 10, New Delhi — The Indian Air Force demonstrated rapid response and operational precision in Arunachal Pradesh by deploying a Mil Mi-17V-5 to combat a major forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat.Over several sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the...

In New Delhi, on March 9, the government informed the Rajya Sabha that the Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh has been granted an aerodrome license and will be inaugurated soon.Responding to questions about the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu...

Kolkata, March 7 A flydubai flight from Dubai arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, according to airport officials.The flight arrived at 0053 hours with 163 passengers. It later departed for Dubai with 92 passengers, they said.A Qatar Airways flight departed from Kolkata for Jeddah in Saudi Arabia...