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After Manchester and Amsterdam, IndiGo gears up for flights to London, Copenhagen, Athens and five more overseas destinations in 2025-26Subscriber Only
May 30, 2025 16:16 IST
IndiGo will also restart services to Central Asia cities of Almaty and Tashkent, but instead of Delhi, they will be served from Mumbai.
IndiGo to be first carrier to operate from Navi Mumbai airport, starting with 18 daily flightsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2025 17:22 IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to be inaugurated by July 2025.
India, Pakistan extend airspace closure by monthSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 04:04 IST
The impact of India’s airspace closure has not been as significant as, unlike India’s booming aviation sector, Pakistan’s struggling flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has a limited international footprint, and that too largely to the west of the country.
DGCA: In storm, IndiGo sought course change, IAF & Pakistan said noSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 03:25 IST
The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating the flight with over 220 people on board had hit a severe hailstorm on its way to Srinagar from Delhi on Wednesday, which led to a turbulent few minutes for those on board
Airspace over Andaman sea partly closed on May 23-24; can be for likely missile or weapons system testSubscriber Only
May 23, 2025 02:37 IST
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands region has been used time and again by India for missile tests, with the test firing of the BrahMos supersonic missile in salvo mode in January 2025 being a recent example.
Turkish Airlines partnership ‘fully compliant’ with Indian rules; up to govt to decide on Turkish aircraft leases, says IndiGo CEOSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 09:06 IST
On the upcoming renewal of the damp lease arrangement, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said that it is for the Indian government to decide, and the airline will have fallback plans in case of changes in the current arrangement.
IndiGo’s long-haul debut: Thrice weekly flights to Manchester, Amsterdam from Mumbai from early July as part of airline’s internationalisation strategySubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 09:06 IST
The aircraft that will operate these flights have 56 business class seats, marketed as IndiGoStretch seats, in a 2x3x2 configuration, while the economy cabin consists of 282 seats in a 3x3x3 configuration.
Turkey-based Çelebi’s stock price crashes nearly 20% in 2 days; company says will pursue ‘administrative and legal remedies’ to reverse India’s decisionSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 14:22 IST
The airports and airlines that were working with Çelebi are turning to the other major ground handling players in India’s aviation sector like AI Airport Services, Air India SATS Airport Services, and the Bird group.
Indian airports announce termination of Turkey-headquartered Çelebi’s ground handling servicesSubscriber Only
May 16, 2025 22:45 IST
IGI Airport operator DIAL had also said that it was working with other ground handling players and cargo handlers to ensure “continuity and operational stability”.
India revokes security clearance of Turkey-based Çelebi’s India arm on ‘national security’ grounds; company says it is ‘not a Turkish organisation’Subscriber Only
May 16, 2025 09:59 IST
The past few days have seen a growing clamour for a travel boycott of Turkey and review of Turkish firms’ presence in India in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
Operation Sindoor: Resumption of flights at impacted airports underway; Srinagar, Jammu, Hindon, Bathinda among airports that had flights TuesdaySubscriber Only
May 14, 2025 02:37 IST
Air India Express plans to restart flights on the Hindon–Mumbai route from Wednesday, followed by the reinstatement of other suspended flights, including international services from Amritsar, from Thursday.
India-Pakistan tensions: After announcing resumption, Air India, IndiGo cancel today’s flights at various airportsSubscriber Only
May 13, 2025 10:30 IST
IndiGo, Air India Flights Cancelled Today: So far, the airlines have announced flight cancellations for Tuesday, and have not commented on whether these will be in place on Wednesday or beyond.
32 airports shut due to conflict reopen; flight to Amritsar returns amid blackoutSubscriber Only
May 13, 2025 09:26 IST
IndiGo cancels Tuesday’s flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, Rajkot ‘in light of latest developments’
Following India’s airstrike, Pakistan declares Rahim Yar Khan airbase’s sole runway non-operational for a weekSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 08:23 IST
The NOTAM took effect at 4 pm Pakistan time (4:30 pm IST) on Saturday (May 10) and will be in effect at least till 4:59 am Pakistan time (5:29 IST) on May 18.
Pakistan opens its airspace after ceasefire announcement, but Indian aircraft still not allowed to overflySubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 08:23 IST
Earlier on Saturday, following a major escalation in tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, Pakistan had issued NOTAMs announcing the closure of its airspace at least till 12 pm Pakistan time (1230 pm IST) on Sunday, May 11. The new NOTAM issued in the evening cancelled the earlier notices issued on Saturday.
Operation Sindoor: Pakistani airspace fully shut for all air traffic till Sunday noon amid escalation in India-Pakistan conflictSubscriber Only
May 10, 2025 15:46 IST
Islamabad had initially issued a NOTAM announcing the closure of its airspace to all aircraft from 3:15 am to 12 pm (Pakistan time) Saturday. It subsequently issued another NOTAM, saying that the airspace will remain shut till Sunday noon.
Operation Sindoor: Various Indian airports closed for commercial operations; international carriers divert away from Pakistani airspace as India strikesSubscriber Only
May 8, 2025 08:23 IST
As per data compiled by flight tracking service Flightradar24, as of 4 PM India time on Wednesday, 430 flights in India had been cancelled, accounting for 3 per cent of the scheduled flights for the day.
Pahalgam attack aftermath: India closes airspace for all Pakistani aircraftSubscriber Only
May 1, 2025 07:42 IST
On April 24, Pakistan had closed its airspace for Indian aircraft and airlines after New Delhi’s strong diplomatic moves in response to the terror attack.
Pakistan airspace closure: Govt working with Indian airlines to assess extent of impact, find solutions for passengers, carriersSubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 19:09 IST
Flight tracking data shows that some of Air India’s ultra-long-haul flights to and from North America are now taking technical halts—planned stops for refueling or crew change—at European airports, breaking the journey of the otherwise non-stop flights.
Pakistan airspace closure: DGCA issues directions to airlines on passenger handling, comfort in view of extended flight timesSubscriber Only
April 27, 2025 12:38 IST
The DGCA also directed Indian airlines to have customer service and support readiness in view of the situation, and asked them to ensure seamless coordination between their teams and with service providers.
Pakistan airspace closure to hit Indian carriers as flight durations, fuel burn, cost for west-bound flights set to jumpSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 10:11 IST
Pakistan Airspace Closure: The last time Pakistan closed its airspace for an extended period — in 2019 following the Balakot airstrikes — Indian airlines lost around Rs 700 crore due to higher fuel expenses and operational complications that came with longer routes many of their flights were forced to take.
Tariff war and aviation: A globalised industry braces for disruption; Boeing’s troubles set to deepenSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 07:33 IST
US tariffs and potential retaliatory tariffs will make aircraft and component imports costlier, which in turn would bump up aircraft manufacturing costs, which may be passed on to airlines, and ultimately to passengers.
Pahalgam terror attack: 7 additional flights from Srinagar on Wednesday; airlines waive off cancellation, rescheduling charges; govt monitoring airfaresSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 16:28 IST
Tuesday's terrorist attack in which armed terrorists opened fire at tourists in Pahalgam had led to calls for evacuation of tourists wanting to leave the Kashmir valley.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to step down as Air India Express chairman, to be replaced by CCO Nipun AggarwalSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 22:23 IST
The Air India group has seen various structural changes over the past couple of years as part of its transformation journey with an aim to become a world-class airline group.
DGCA orders probe into Air India Express pilot’s death after cardiac arrest at Delhi airportSubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 19:15 IST
The regulator has also asked the probe panel to examine existing guidelines and circulars related to dealing with such eventualities and suggest changes.
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