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FIA seeks govt relief for airlines amid West Asia crisis

India, Oct. 7 -- The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has sought a series of measures from the government to ease the financial pressure on domestic airlines amid the continuing West Asia conflict,... Read More


FIA seeks govt relief for airlines amid West Asia crisis

India, Oct. 7 -- The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has sought a series of measures from the government to ease the financial pressure on domestic airlines amid the continuing West Asia conflict,... Read More


Mumbai airport T1 redevelopment matter reaches MoCA. What is the issue and why are airlines opposed?

India, Oct. 6 -- The redevelopment of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 is set to affect hundreds of international flights, with airport operator Adani Airport-owned Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) ... Read More


Airlines seek fuel, tax relief as West Asia conflict raises operating costs

India, Oct. 6 -- The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has sought a series of measures from the government to ease the financial pressure on domestic airlines amid the continuing West Asia conflict,... Read More


US FAA to assess India's aviation safety oversight. What it means and why it matters

India, Oct. 5 -- With around 45 days left for the US aviation regulator to assess India's aviation safety oversight system, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is making a final push to i... Read More


DGCA to carry out final airline audits this week ahead of US aviation body checks

India, Oct. 5 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will begin a final round of inspections of all Indian airlines this week, ahead of the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) audi... Read More


IndiGo to raise fuel charges in domestic and international sectors amid high jet fuel prices

India, Oct. 5 -- India's largest airline, IndiGo, on Monday said it will "recalibrate" fuel charges on all its domestic and international flights, effective for bookings made from Tuesday, October 6. ... Read More


DGCA should be turned independent, with own money and hiring: Proposal before govt

India, Oct. 2 -- India's aviation regulator should be converted into an independent authority, created by a new law and with its own money and its own hiring, according to a proposal submitted to the ... Read More


Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchar's heroics on flydubai plane: 'Extraordinary bravery'

India, Oct. 1 -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to Indian pilot Smit Machchar's "extraordinary bravery" for opening the cockpit door on time despite being stabbed by his Omani... Read More


Israel's Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchar's heroics in saving 174 lives aboard flydubai aircraft

India, Oct. 1 -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to Indian pilot Smit Machchar's "extraordinary bravery" for opening the cockpit door on time despite being stabbed by his Omani... Read More