flight operations

Washington, April 11 Amid applause and cheers, four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic flight to the moon – the first by humans in more than 50 years.“The path to the moon is open, but the work ahead is greater than the work behind,”...

Washington, April 11 “The path to the moon is open, but the work ahead is greater than the work behind,” said Amit Kshatriya, NASA Associate Administrator, shortly after the Artemis-II crew returned to Earth off the coast of San Diego.Amid applause and cheers, four astronauts of NASA’s...

New Delhi, April 10: Flights are continuing to operate from Gulf countries where airspace remains open, while approximately 843,000 passengers have traveled from the region to India since February 28, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.In the United...

Kolkata, April 7 An unmanned vehicle belonging to a third party on the airport apron collided with a parked IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport on Tuesday, prompting the airline to ground the aircraft for inspection, the carrier said.“An unmanned vehicle belonging to a third party on the apron...

Shimla, April 6 The Himachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alliance Air to operate daily flights on the Delhi-Shimla and Shimla-Dharamshala routes, Tourism & Civil Aviation Director Vivek Bhatia said on Monday.Bhatia said the move was aimed at boosting...

The government is making every effort to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country. It has advised citizens to use digital methods for booking LPG cylinders and to avoid visiting distributors unless absolutely necessary. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...

Leh, April 5 Flights at the Leh airport have increased from eight to 18 per day to improve air connectivity ahead of the peak tourist season, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday.He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors...

Leh, Apr 5 Flights at Leh airport have increased from eight to 18 per day to boost air connectivity ahead of the peak tourism season, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday.He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors to plan...

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that there would be no compromise when it comes to the safety and security of civil aviation operations. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Naidu said that with regard to the safety of flight...

New Delhi, March 31 With a sharp rise in fuel costs, as well as limited capacity and thin profit margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East conflict, the global airlines' grouping IATA said on Tuesday.The International Air Transport Association (IATA)...

March 31, New Delhi – InterGlobe Aviation Limited announced on Tuesday the appointment of William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.Walsh's tenure at the International Air Transport Association will conclude on July 31, 2026. He is expected to assume the role at...

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 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...

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...

Kolkata, March 26 A thunderstorm hit the northern parts of Kolkata and the adjacent North 24 Parganas district on Thursday, with wind speeds reaching 57 kmph, disrupting flight operations at the NSCBI airport, the IMD said.The IMD recorded 26 mm of rainfall at the airport, with the...

Kolkata, March 26 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's aircraft landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here on Thursday afternoon after heavy rain and strong winds forced it to remain airborne for more than an hour, officials said.She was returning to the state...

Kolkata, March 26 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's aircraft was unable to land at the Kolkata airport on Thursday evening due to heavy rain and strong winds, officials said.She was returning to the state capital after attending election rallies in the Paschim Bardhaman district's...

Bangalore, March 24 – A Zero FIR filed in Bangalore alleges a larger criminal conspiracy behind the January 28, 2026, plane crash near Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, which resulted in the death of then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.The complaint, filed on March 23 at the...

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...