Civil Aviation
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Noida International Airport to begin commercial flights from Jun 15, marking milestone in aviation
Uttar Pradesh | May 01, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTThe commencement of operations comes after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the receipt of approval for the Aerodrome Security Programme (ASP) from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
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Hoax bomb threats: We want to put culprits on no-fly list, says Centre as it takes tough stand
India | Oct 21, 2024, 03:39 PM ISTHoax bomb threats: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the Centre is taking it very seriously and wants to ensure that these kinds of incidents don't happen.
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Shankh Air all set to fly high: Here's all you need to know about India's new airline
Business | Sep 25, 2024, 08:48 AM ISTThe airline wishes to introduce some very interesting aspects in its in-flight offerings, bringing back theaura of Indian hospitality through its culinary offerings in its flights.
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Air taxis will be reality soon as India prepares for advanced air mobility: PM Modi
India | Sep 12, 2024, 05:50 PM ISTPM Modi stated that under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which has helped lower middle-class people to fly, 14 million people have traveled by air.
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Delhi airport roof collapse: Cab driver's family to decide on legal action post his cremation
Delhi | Jun 29, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTDelhi airport roof collapse: Victim Ramesh is survived by his wife Asha, two sons, Ravinder and Ashish (22), and two daughters, Rashi (21) and Bhawana (18)- all of whom stay at a rented house in Vijay Vihar area of Rohini close to Sector 7.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation to launch Air Taxi service across Delhi NCR, 48 heliports passed
Business | May 03, 2024, 05:25 PM ISTThe development comes days after IndiGo Airlines, a leading airline company unveiled their plans to introduce electric air taxis. IndiGo is planning its project on the Delhi-Gurugram route in collaboration with America-based Archer Aviation.
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Govt suspends DGCA Director Captain Anil Gill over corruption allegations
India | Nov 22, 2023, 11:16 PM ISTMaking a statement on the matter, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there is zero tolerance towards malpractices.
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India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 15 pc in May
Business | Jun 15, 2023, 08:10 PM ISTThe country's domestic air passenger traffic was 114.67 lakh passengers in the year-ago period.
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Air India's Dubai-Delhi flight pilot, cabin crew grounded for allowing woman into cockpit
India | Apr 26, 2023, 08:54 PM ISTThe incident had come to light after a cabin crew member of the flight filed a complaint with the DGCA about the pilot allowing a female friend into the cockpit. The incident happened on February 27.
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India maintains Category I status under FAA's international aviation safety programme
Business | Apr 12, 2023, 06:48 PM ISTAccording to a statement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India continues to maintain its FAA IASA Category 1 status which was last assessed in July 2018.
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How much flight ticket cost will be reimbursed if passenger downgraded involuntarily? New rules
India | Jan 25, 2023, 05:51 PM ISTThe amendment will allow the passenger, who is downgraded involuntarily and is carried in a class lower than that for which the ticket is purchased, to be reimbursed by the airline.
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Another mid-air 'peeing' incident on Air India: Drunk man on Paris-Delhi flight urinates on woman
India | Jan 05, 2023, 04:48 PM ISTThe incident happened on December 6 on Air India flight 142 and the pilot of the aircraft reported the matter to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport about it.
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Union government outlines operational guidelines for PLI scheme for drones and drone components
India | Dec 02, 2022, 02:00 PM ISTPLI scheme: According to reports, the PLI scheme is to be implemented during the 2022-23 to 2024-25 period for which the central government has granted an outlay of Rs 120 crore.
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DGCA issues circular to increase 'Flying Training Organizations' monitoring
Business | Nov 23, 2022, 07:08 PM ISTDGCA news: The cameras should be installed and made operational within 90 days from the date of issue of this circular.
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Govt withdraws airfare cap with effect from August 31
Business | Aug 10, 2022, 08:43 PM ISTGovt withdraws airfare cap: The ministry said that after reviewing the current status of scheduled domestic operations viz-a-viz passenger demand for air travel in terms of the purpose specified in the initial order.
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'Don't compromise on safety': Scindia tells DGCA, aviation ministry officials in high-level meeting
India | Jul 17, 2022, 08:55 PM ISTAviation safety issues: A MoCA official said that the Union Minister made it clear in the meeting that there should be no compromises when it comes to the safety of the people.
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Former Aviation Joint Secretary R K Singh appointed as Principal Advisor to IndiGo's MD
India | Apr 04, 2022, 07:30 PM ISTIn the past, RK Singh has served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and has served on the Boards of Air India, Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Air India Charters Limited (Air India Express) among others.
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After two years, International flight services to resume from March 27
India | Mar 08, 2022, 06:04 PM ISTInternational operations shall be subject to strict adherence to Ministry of Health guidelines for international travel, Civil Aviation Ministry said.
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Aviation Ministry removes curbs on number of flights between India-Ukraine
India | Feb 17, 2022, 01:09 PM ISTOn Wednesday, Indian embassy in Kyiv said more flights are being planned in the near future to meet the additional demand.
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IndiGo worker falls asleep in cargo compartment, flight takes off with him: What happened next
India | Dec 14, 2021, 05:17 PM ISTA medical examination of the loader was conducted by Abu Dhabi authorities and his physical condition was found to be stable and normal.