civil aviation

March 12, New Delhi — Dubai reported a drone attack and falling debris at two locations today, while Kuwait's airport was damaged in another strike amid the ongoing regional crisis.Dubai's Government Media Office stated that a "minor incident" occurred when debris from a successful...

Itanagar, March 12 Helicopters of the Indian Air Force conducted a four-day operation to help contain a forest fire in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, carrying out 54 sorties and dropping around 1.62 lakh litres of water over affected forest areas and nearby settlements, officials...

Mumbai, March 11 An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, carrying 138 people, made a hard landing at Phuket airport on Wednesday, and its two nose wheels detached, leaving the aircraft stuck on the runway for hours, officials said.Passengers were deplaned and taken to the terminal...

Bengaluru, March 11 Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil said on Wednesday that while the Central government has declared the Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, it has not taken a similar decision regarding the Hubballi and Belagavi airports in...

Bengaluru, March 11 Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil expressed his displeasure on Wednesday over the Centre declaring the Madurai airport as an international airport while not extending a similar status to Hubballi and Belagavi airports in Karnataka, calling the move...

Mumbai, March 11 An Air India Express aircraft operating its Hyderabad-Phuket (Thailand) flight experienced a problem with its nose wheel at Phuket Airport, the airline said on Wednesday.Authorities suspended flight operations at Phuket airport following the incident, as the aircraft was stuck...

Mumbai, March 11 – Bharat Forge's aerospace division announced on Wednesday the inauguration of a landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, in collaboration with Liebherr Aerospace & Transportation SAS, headquartered in Toulouse, France.The facility marks a significant step...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that it is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and the region. In a statement, the Ministry said that airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the...

Mumbai, March 10 The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and their potential implications for air travel between India and the region.It also said that Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu is continuously overseeing the situation...

Ranchi, March 10 An Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi was diverted to Kolkata on Tuesday morning due to heavy fog and poor visibility, officials said.The flight later landed at Birsa Munda Airport around 12 pm after weather conditions improved.Airport Director Vinod Kumar said...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on Tuesday the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport.Located in the Temple City, the Madurai airport is one of the oldest in the state.According to a Cabinet note...

Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs, held a virtual meeting with the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. During...

New Delhi, March 9 – Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)'s investigation into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last June is progressing at a very good pace, and the report will be released...

New Delhi, March 9 The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that the DGCA has increased monitoring on a weekly and fortnightly basis for critical operations of airlines, along with bi-monthly visits by the regulator's inspector at the airlines' offices to ensure their compliance with...

New Delhi, March 9 The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that, following privatization, Air India's workforce has been modernized through hiring, restructuring contracts, and offering exit options for employees without tenure."The employee base is younger, more...

March 09, New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu addressed the developing situation in West Asia while speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.The minister stated that the government is actively collaborating with airlines and other relevant authorities to ensure the safety...

March 09, New Delhi – India's Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in West Asia amid the ongoing regional conflict.Indian airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, are planning to operate approximately 50...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and has taken steps to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations. Responding during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that the DGCA has...

New Delhi, March 8 Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.The escalating conflict in the region involving the US, Israel, and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures and restrictions...

Jaipur, March 8 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the rising international airfares amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and urged the Centre to set price caps."The exorbitant increase in international airfares due to the ongoing war and instability in...