In a major relief for air travelers across India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced revised ticket refund norms that allow passengers to cancel or modify their air tickets within 48 hours of booking without paying any additional charges, subject to certain conditions. What the New DGCA…
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Pawan Hans Helicopter Crashes Near Mayabunder, All Safe
A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning, shortly after taking off from Port Blair. The chopper was carrying two crew members and five passengers, all of whom were rescued safely without any injuries. Details of the Incident The…
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Adani, Embraer Plan E175 Jet Assembly Line in India
New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a major boost to India’s regional aviation ambitions, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer have proposed setting up a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet in India. The move aligns with the country’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) vision…
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IndiGo-Air India Duopoly Hits Travel Portals
India’s aviation market is witnessing a structural shift as the growing dominance of IndiGo and Air India intensifies pressure on online travel agencies (OTAs) such as MakeMyTrip, Ixigo, Yatra and TBO Tek. The duopoly formed by the country’s two largest airlines is increasingly pushing passengers toward direct ticket bookings, challenging…
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AAIB Says AI-171 Probe Ongoing, Media Reports Speculative
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has firmly clarified that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident is still ongoing and has not been finalised. The aviation safety regulator cautioned that recent media reports claiming that conclusions had already been reached are speculative and inaccurate. The bureau emphasised…
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“Cessna 172 Makes Safe Emergency Landing Near Belagavi”
A training aircraft operated by M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt Ltd was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field near Vijayapura, around 50–70 kilometres from Belagavi Airport, on Saturday. The incident involved a Cessna 172 aircraft registered as VT-EUC, which was on a routine cross-country training…
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All Five Aerobridges Operational at Patna Airport’s New Terminal
Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with all five aerobridges at its new terminal now fully operational. The commissioning of the final two passenger boarding bridges marks a key step in improving passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and crowd management at Bihar’s busiest airport….
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Trump’s Plane Turns Back Mid-Air on Way to Davos: What Happened
US President Donald Trump’s journey to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when his aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to return mid-air shortly after takeoff. The decision followed the detection of a “minor electrical issue,” prompting the flight crew to abort the…
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IndiGo Passengers Face Baggage Woes in Fog
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, is facing mounting criticism from passengers after a fresh wave of complaints over missing and delayed baggage surfaced amid widespread flight disruptions caused by dense fog across northern India. Several travellers took to social media platforms on Monday to flag baggage delays and…
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IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights Amid Fog, DGCA Probe Intensifies
New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, canceled 67 flights on Thursday, citing bad weather and operational challenges. According to the airline, 63 cancellations were due to dense fog and poor visibility across several airports, while four were linked to internal operational reasons. The disruptions affected passengers in Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun,…