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  Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations; first landing gets water cannon salute | Video

  Maharashtra | December 25, 2025 10:53 IST

  The launch of scheduled passenger services at NMIA is expected to ease air travel pressure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and strengthen India’s civil aviation infrastructure. The new airport aims to improve connectivity and accommodate the growing demand for air travel in the region.

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  IndiGo crisis: DGCA orders inspections at 11 airports to ensure smooth operations after flight chaos

  India | December 10, 2025 14:59 IST

  IndiGo flight cancellations: The on-site inspection decision follows a surge in complaints over delays, cancellations and operational lapses that have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across the country.

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  IndiGo crisis: Aviation Minister Naidu blames airline's 'internal planning' for mass cancellations

  India | December 08, 2025 15:00 IST

  Acknowledging the difficulties faced by the people, Minister Naidu said an inquiry into the unprecedented cancellations and delays of IndiGo flights is underway and strict action will be taken.

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  Will take necessary action, this won't be left unattended: Civil aviation minister on IndiGo fiasco

  India | December 06, 2025 9:10 IST

  Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has assured of action against IndiGo on the findings of an inquiry ordered to look into the masive flight cancellations by the airline.

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  All IndiGo departures from Delhi's IGI Airport cancelled till midnight: Airport operator DIAL

  India | December 05, 2025 11:57 IST

  All IndiGo departures from Delhi's IGI Airport cancelled till 3 PM, says GMR Delhi

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  Kedarnath helicopter crash: Aryan Aviation’s Char Dham operations suspended, case filed after 7 die

  India | June 16, 2025 0:01 IST

  Kedarnath helicopter crash: As part of the enforcement action, the licences of two helicopter pilots have also been suspended for a duration of six months, the ministry confirmed. The specific violations leading to the suspensions have not yet been disclosed.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: Flight lost contact with ATC, pilots' last message was 'Mayday', says Centre

  India | June 14, 2025 15:04 IST

  The press conference opened with a one-minute silence in memory of the victims. The Civil Aviation Secretary then shared technical details of the crash, confirming that there were 242 people on board the aircraft.

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  DGCA identifies safety violations by Turkish Airlines during ramp inspections at 4 Indian airports

  India | June 04, 2025 23:53 IST

  Significant violations were identified, notably at Bengaluru airport, where a marshaller, responsible for directing aircraft on the ground, was found to be untrained and lacked the mandatory competency certification.

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  Civil Aviation Ministry projects domestic airline fleet to reach 1,400 planes in next 5 years

  India | November 21, 2024 14:09 IST

  Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam projects India’s domestic airline fleet to grow to 1,400 aircraft in the next five years, highlighting the sector's growth potential.

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  Delhi: Civil Aviation Ministry bans hot air balloons, lantern kites near IGI Airport on Diwali

  Delhi | October 23, 2024 16:21 IST

  Delhi: The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Palam (IGI) Airport issued an order that prohibits use of lantern kites, wish kites by any individual, in the jurisdiction of this Sub-Division of Palam, IGI Airport, in the national capital.

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  Bomb threats to flights: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to hold high-level meeting today

  India | October 16, 2024 8:28 IST

  Since the past few months, the bomb threats for the flights have increased. On Monday and Tuesday alone, several domestic and international flights of Air India and IndiGo received threats. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday also convened a meeting with senior officials.

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  Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports

  India | June 28, 2024 22:05 IST

  Delhi airport roof collapse: Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu held the review meeting with senior officials of the ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on Friday.

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  Delhi Airport roof collapse 'very serious incident', kin of deceased to get Rs 20Lakh: Naidu

  India | June 28, 2024 10:52 IST

  One person died while six others left injured after a portion of the roof of the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed on cars, amid heavy rains on Friday.

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  Air India Express flight cancellations: Govt seeks report, asks airline to resolve issues

  India | May 08, 2024 14:39 IST

  The sudden shortage of crew members led to flights being grounded, affecting both domestic and international routes. Air India Express issued a statement addressing the situation and apologizing to affected passengers.

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  Government seeks detailed report from Vistara over flight cancellations, delays: Report

  Business | April 02, 2024 10:14 IST

  A Vistara spokesperson said the airline had a significant number of flight cancellations and delays in the past few days due to various reasons, including crew unavailability.

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  IndiGo, Mumbai Airport get show cause notices after passengers seen eating on tarmac

  India | January 16, 2024 14:44 IST

  The Aviation Ministry issued notices after the video of passengers sitting in groups and eating meals on the runway of the Mumbai Airport went viral on social media. This comes a day after an IndiGo pilot was manhandled by a passenger after a Goa-bound flight got delayed by more than 10 hours.

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  Delhi airport to be only airport to have elevated taxiway with roads passing below it

  Business | July 14, 2023 14:00 IST

  With Eastern Cross Taxiways, the Delhi Airport will also be the only one in the country to have an elevated taxiway with roads passing below it.

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  Over 500 'technical snags' reported in 2022 by airlines during operations: Civil Aviation Ministry

  India | February 02, 2023 23:55 IST

  Technical snags in 2022: On being asked whether it was a fact that more technical snags are reported in the country due to low-cost airlines, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen VK Singh (retired), in a written reply, said that technical snags are experienced during the operation of aircraft.

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  Wearing masks on flights not compulsory now, but...: Check latest Govt advisory

  India | November 16, 2022 17:54 IST

  Wearing masks on flights: The latest advisory has come amid improving Covid pandemic situation. However, the Civil Aviation Ministry said that passengers should preferably wear masks while travelling.

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  Domestic flights can operate at full capacity from October 18, says Civil Aviation Ministry

  India | October 12, 2021 20:48 IST

  The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday allowed all scheduled domestic flights to operate with full capacity from October 18.