Airlines
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Air India cancels 3 international flights today due to maintenance, technical issues
India | Jun 18, 2025, 07:36 PM ISTAir India said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Centre forms panel to probe AI-171 tragedy, SOPs to be reviewed | DETAILS
India | Jun 14, 2025, 11:03 AM ISTThe Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the panel will examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and review the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols in effect.
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Meet ex-IAS officer Vikram Singh Mehta, the new chairman of IndiGo
Business | May 28, 2025, 05:54 PM ISTMehta started his career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1978 and later held prominent roles in the energy and policy sectors.
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Pahalgam attack: Airlines operate 59 return flights from Srinagar, govt says airfares kept in check
India | Apr 24, 2025, 08:27 AM ISTFollowing the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists, airlines operated 59 flights from Srinagar on Wednesday, including seven additional services. These were used to ferry the victims' bodies and stranded tourists.
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IndiGo flight lands in 'full emergency' at Mumbai airport after bomb threat
Maharashtra | Apr 08, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTBomb threat: The aircraft, which has 225 passengers, is currently parked at a remote bay as part of the security protocol
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This airline was named number 1 low-cost aircraft of 2024 in the world
World | Mar 27, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTAir travel these days has become more accessible than ever and for that, the credit goes to the rise of low-cost airlines. These budget carriers have transformed the aviation industry by offering affordable fares without compromising on their service and reliability.
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Indian carriers to operate over 25,000 flights per week during summer schedule, confirms DGCA
Business | Mar 26, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTCompared to the ongoing winter schedule, which ends on March 29, the number of departures per week is up 2.41 per cent as the Indian carriers operated a total of 25,007 departures per week from 124 airports in the country, the DGCA said.
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Air India flight forced to return to Chicago after 10 hours in air | Here's why
World | Mar 10, 2025, 10:14 AM ISTThe airline spokesperson said that alternative arrangements were made in time for the passengers to take them to their destination.
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Delta Flight crashes at Toronto Pearson: ATC audio reveals 'aircraft upside down and burning'
World | Feb 18, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTA Delta Air Lines flight overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, causing panic among passengers. ATC audio captured controllers reporting, "The aircraft is upside down and burning." Emergency responders evacuated all 80 passengers, with multiple injuries reported.
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NCLT orders liquidation of Go First airline amid ongoing financial crisis
Travel | Jan 21, 2025, 09:32 AM ISTThe National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) orders the liquidation of Go First, ending its 17-year legacy due to financial turmoil and failed recovery efforts.
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DGCA to roll out streamlined rules for wet-leasing of aircraft: What does it mean?
Business | Dec 05, 2024, 08:33 AM ISTAfter stakeholder consultations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is working on streamlining the wet-leasing regulations. Currently, IndiGo and SpiceJet operate wet-leased planes while Air India fly some dry-leased aircraft.
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Indian Airlines to provide refreshments, meals to passengers facing flight delays due to winter fog
Travel | Nov 23, 2024, 10:46 AM ISTIndian Airlines ensures passenger comfort during winter flight delays caused by fog. Refreshments and meals are provided to enhance the travel experience and minimize inconvenience.
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Royal Brunei Airlines starts direct flights from Chennai to Bandar Seri Begawan, check timings, fare
Business | Nov 07, 2024, 08:28 PM ISTRoyal Brunei Airlines has launched direct flights from Chennai to Bandar Seri Begawan, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural ties between India and Brunei. With flights three times a week, the airline aims to boost bilateral relations and offer convenient international connections.
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Three airlines receive hoax bomb threats in Mumbai, Police launch probe
Maharashtra | Oct 29, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTThis incident adds to a rising number of false alarms, with Mumbai Police registering 14 FIRs related to airline bomb threats this month alone. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the disruptions.
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Attention-seeking Delhi man arrested for hoax bomb threats: A case of misguided fame
Trending | Oct 26, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTA 25-year-old Delhi man was arrested for posting bomb threats to flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport in a misguided bid for attention, adding to a recent spate of similar hoaxes.
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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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'Talking to airlines': Centre says action being taken on recent hoax bomb calls to various flights
India | Oct 17, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he can't comment on any kind of a conspiracy but from whatever little bit he knows. these calls are coming from some minors and pranksters.
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Passenger safety remains our topmost priority: Civil Aviation Minister on bomb threats to airlines
India | Oct 16, 2024, 09:27 PM ISTAirlines bomb threats: According to officials, as many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat.
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Air India shows strong recovery, posts 60 per cent fall in losses at Rs 4,444 crore in FY24
Business | Sep 07, 2024, 07:43 PM ISTTata Group-owned Air India also saw an improvement in passenger factor to 85 per cent against 82 per cent 2022-23, as per the annual report.
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Compliance burden for non-scheduled, general aviation operators to be reduced from next year: DGCA
India | Sep 03, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTCurrently, there are two primary Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) governing the continuing airworthiness of aircraft -- CAR-M and CAR-145.