Aircraft
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Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan: How big is Kabul's Air Force? See full list of aircraft
World | Jul 01, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTAccording to a report by globalmilitary.net, the Afghan Air Force ranks 107th in the world. In the ranking of Global Air Force Index, the Afghan Air Force ranks 107th out of 162 countries. Afghanistan has a total of 34 aircraft.
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Milestone for Make in India: Indigenous Airbus C-295 makes its first flight in Vadodara | WATCH
India | Jun 11, 2026, 09:21 AM ISTThe Final Assembly Line in Vadodara was inaugurated in October 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, highlighting the strategic cooperation behind the project.
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Three Air India aircraft damaged by strong winds at Delhi airport
Delhi | Jun 08, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTThree Air India aircraft were reportedly damaged after strong winds swept through Terminal 2 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Trainee aircraft makes emergency landing in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh after technical glitch
Uttar Pradesh | May 24, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTThere was a trainee pilot and an instructor on the aircraft when it made the emergency landing due to a technical glitch.
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Swedish Gripen fighter jets escorted PM Modi's aircraft ahead of Gothenburg arrival | WATCH
World | May 17, 2026, 08:09 PM ISTThe aerial visuals showed Swedish Air Force jets flying alongside the Prime Minister’s aircraft during the final leg of the journey.
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Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report
World | May 12, 2026, 06:21 AM ISTThe report also claimed that Iran had parked its civilian aircraft in neighbouring Afghanistan to protect it from US airstrikes. Meanwhile, US Senator Lindsey Graham questioned Islamabad's role and called for a complete reevaluation of the country's actions as a mediator.
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India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it 'war crime'
World | Mar 31, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTAn Iranian aircraft scheduled to fly to New Delhi on a humanitarian mission was reportedly struck during a US attack at Mashhad airport. Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation denounced the strike as a "war crime" and cited multiple global legal conventions.
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Sri Lanka declines US request to land warplanes amid West Asia tensions, reaffirms strict neutrality
World | Mar 20, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTSri Lanka has refused permission for two US warplanes to land at Mattala Airport, with President Dissanayake emphasising that the island nation will not compromise its neutrality despite growing geopolitical pressure.
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Air Force trainee aircraft crashes into pond near KP Inter College in Prayagraj | VIDEO
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 21, 2026, 04:13 PM ISTA small aircraft lost balance during flight and crashed into a pond behind KP College in Prayagraj, causing alarm in the area. A loud bang alerted residents, who quickly gathered at the spot.
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US deploys military aircraft at Pituffik Base in Greenland amid Trump's takeover bid
World | Jan 20, 2026, 07:17 AM ISTNORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland.
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9-seater aircraft crashes near Rourkela airstrip in Odisha, many injured | VIDEO
India | Jan 10, 2026, 07:08 PM ISTA 9-seater aircraft crashes near Rourkela airstrip in Odisha, many injured. Officials said the aircraft was carrying seven people at the time of the crash, including six passengers and one pilot.
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Flight safety alert: DGCA bans power banks for in-flight charging | Check new guidelines
India | Jan 04, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPassengers will no longer be allowed to connect their power banks to the aircraft's seat power sockets. Additionally, only power banks with a capacity of less than 100 watt-hours will be permitted for air travel.
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HTT-40 soars: India's indigenous trainer aircraft makes maiden flight, marks milestone for HAL, IAF
India | Oct 24, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTBuilt indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the HTT-40 features state-of-the-art avionics, pressurized cockpits, and ejection seats to enhance pilot safety and comfort.
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IndiGo signs 11-year contract with Thales to maintain existing fleet and future orders
India | Sep 17, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTUnder the agreement, Thales will deliver expert repair services for avionics components and implement its ‘Avionics-By-The-Hour’ (ABTH) programme. The solution ensures the availability of critical spares to minimise aircraft downtime and support IndiGo’s growing operations.
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Exclusive: AMCA Project Director shares insights on India's 5th-gen stealth fighter design | WATCH
India | Aug 13, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTSpeaking exclusively to India TV, AMCA Project Director Krishna Rajendra offered detailed insights into the aircraft's design and capabilities. He confirmed that the AMCA will be a fifth-generation fighter jet with the primary design for the stealth aircraft now complete.
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India gets second GE-404 engine from US for Tejas LCA MK-1A jets, HAL to get 12 more by March 2026
India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTThe engine has been received by the Public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and it is expected to receive 12 more GE-404 engines by the end of this financial year. The engines will be fitted on the LCA Mark 1A fighter jets.
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Vietnam Airlines collision: How two jets from same fleet crashed on taxiway at Hanoi Airport
World | Jun 29, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe incident has drawn scrutiny from both aviation experts and the public. Both aircraft damaged, pilots suspended, and investigation ordered after rare safety breach at busy airport.
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Russia: Trainer aircraft, Yakovlev Yak-18T, crash near Moscow claims four lives
World | Jun 28, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTThe Yak-18T, widely used by flying clubs across the former Soviet Union, is primarily employed for training civil aviation pilots. Renowned for its sturdy build and user-friendly handling, the recent crash has reignited concerns over the airworthiness and aging condition of such training aircraft.
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Alia CX300 becomes first all-electric aircraft to fly passengers in US: Check fare, other details
World | Jun 23, 2025, 11:06 PM ISTBeta Technologies’ Alia CX300 completed the first passenger flight in an all-electric aircraft, covering 130 km for just Rs 694 ($8). With near-silent operation and low costs, it marks a major step toward sustainable, urban air mobility.
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Air India plane crash: Airline shares passenger hotline number to provide more details
India | Jun 12, 2025, 04:13 PM ISTThe flight, which departed from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick at 13.38 hrs was carrying 242 passengers. Of these, 169 were Indians, 53 were British nationals, 1 was Canadian, and 7 were Portuguese nationals. The injured passengers are being taken to the nearest hospital.