Aviation
Airport Operators Can Own Airlines, Government Confirms
The Centre has clarified that airport operators are allowed to own or operate scheduled airlines, responding to queries raised in Parliament. While there are...
Pilot Allegedly Intoxicated on Turbulence-Hit Air India Flight
A passenger on an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi has raised concerns about one of the pilots reportedly exhibiting signs of...
Trainer Aircraft Crashes on Airstrip in Baramati, Pilot Safe
A trainer aircraft reportedly crashed on an airstrip in Baramati on August 9, 2026. The incident was notable as the pilot emerged unscathed, indicating...
CISF Airport Sector Signs MoU With IIT Ropar to Enhance Cyber Security Capabilities
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Airport Sector has taken a significant step to enhance cyber security in the aviation industry by signing a...
Federation of Indian Pilots Requests Independent Aviation Authority from PM
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish an autonomous, statutory Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in light...
Air India Probe Begins After Severe Turbulence Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Flight
The recent severe turbulence experienced by an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 has prompted a response from Union Minister...
Bengaluru HAL Airport Launches India’s First Precision Helicopter Landing System
Bengaluru's HAL Airport has become the pioneer in India by operationalising the Required Navigation Performance – Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure....
Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence with Injuries Reported
An Air India flight travelling from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, resulting in a sudden drop of approximately 300 feet. This...
Passenger Arrested for Attempting to Open Emergency Exit on Flight to Kochi
A passenger was taken into custody after he allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit of a Batik Air flight en route from Kuala...
France Submits Proposal For Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Jet Deal to India
In a noteworthy development regarding the acquisition of 114 Rafale jets, France has presented a comprehensive technical and commercial proposal to India. This submission...
Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam to Lead Major Turnaround
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO, a choice reflecting the airline's urgent need for revitalisation. Gebremariam, who has nearly 37...
Government Denies Reports on Ethanol Blending in Aviation Fuel
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has categorically rejected claims regarding the government’s plans to mix ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This clarification...