civil aviation

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...

April 1, New Delhi: Amidst the turbulent times caused by the Iran war and difficulties in oil supply due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is attempting to protect domestic airlines from a full surge in fuel prices.The ministry has limited...

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...

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya-GSV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train young people in various areas of aviation, including aviation engineering and aviation management. The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the...

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 The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that 99 aircraft were grounded this year until March 25 due to technical defects and maintenance delays."Aircraft grounded due to technical defects or maintenance delays were reported as 356 in 2023, 414 in 2024, 567 in 2025...

New Delhi, March 30 As many as 17 accidents involving aircraft and helicopters operated by non-scheduled operators occurred in the last five years, including five in 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.Of the total 17 accidents, 12 were involving helicopters...

Raipur, March 30 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually launched flight services from Ambikapur to Delhi and Kolkata on Monday, stating that the government has been working to ensure air connectivity to major cities in the state and make air travel accessible to ordinary people...

New Delhi, March 30 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said in the Rajya Sabha that a new terminal building at Udaipur international airport will be inaugurated this year, and discussions are underway with airlines to start overseas flights from the city.Responding to supplementary...

Raipur, March 30 – Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually inaugurated direct flight services from Maa Mahamaya Airport in Ambikapur to New Delhi and Kolkata on Monday. The inauguration was conducted from Raipur, while local MP Chintamani flagged off the flight from Maa Mahamaya...

Jaipur, March 29 Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu virtually inaugurated a 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at the Jaipur International Airport on Sunday, aimed at providing affordable food and beverages to air passengers.The cafe has been set up in the pre-check-in departure area of...

Bhavnagar, March 29 Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Sunday that India's aviation sector is facing a bottleneck in the procurement of new aircraft, citing that while 1,700 new planes have been ordered, supply chain disruptions mean deliveries may take up to 15 years.Naidu, who...

Lucknow, March 29 Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, virtually inaugurated the "Udaan Yatri Cafe" at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) here on Sunday.The cafe, located in the check-in hall of Terminal 3, offers snacks and beverages starting at Rs...

New Delhi, March 29 Airlines will start offering at least 60 per cent of seats on a flight without charging any additional fees, starting April 20, as well as maintaining a transparent seat allocation policy, according to the aviation regulator, the DGCA.On March 18, the Ministry of Civil...

Indore, March 29 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the new Terminal-1 at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Sunday, presenting a modern facility to the people of the city and the entire Malwa region.The renovated terminal, developed at a cost of around Rs 50...

Patna, March 29 Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu virtually inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe and upgraded Wi-Fi facilities at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport here on Sunday.According to a statement issued by the Airport Director's office, both facilities were...

Indore, March 29 Madhya Pradesh will expand its aviation infrastructure to 10 airports within the next two years once the new facilities at Shivpuri and Ujjain become operational, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday.Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated terminal building at...

Noida, March 28 Welcoming the inauguration of the Noida International Airport, several locals on Saturday urged the government to ensure affordable airfares so that the facility benefits not just the affluent but also the economically weaker sections.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated...

New Delhi, March 28 Commercial flight operations from the Noida International Airport will begin in the next 45 to 60 days, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Saturday.The Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister...

March 28, New Delhi — The Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore is set to operate 24 hours a day starting April 1, providing passengers with late-night flight options and greater flexibility.This move follows the near completion of essential infrastructure upgrades at the airport, including...