A Tata-owned Air India Airbus A320 flew eight times on November 24–25 despite an expired Certificate of Airworthiness; the aircraft has been grounded and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation. Tata-owned Air India operated a 164-seat Airbus A320 on eight scheduled sectors during November 24–25…
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Safran Opens LEAP Engine MRO in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP engines, at the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park SEZ, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad on 26 November. The move marks the first time a global engine original…
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“Delhi Airport Probe After Afghan Jet Lands on Takeoff Runway”
New Delhi : A potentially serious aviation incident was averted at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday when Ariana Afghan Airlines flight FG 311 from Kabul landed on runway 29R a strip normally reserved for departures at 12:07 PM. Airport sources said no aircraft was queued for take-off on…
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Civil Aviation Minister Opens Crèche at Udaan Bhawan
New Delhi, November 1, 2025: Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu, inaugurated a newly established crèche facility at Udaan Bhawan in New Delhi. The initiative marks a major milestone in creating a more inclusive and employee-friendly work environment under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). Promoting an Employee-Centric…
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India’s Winter Domestic Flights Grow 6% Weekly
India’s aviation sector is set for another busy season as the Winter Schedule 2025 (WS25) for domestic airlines records a 5.95% weekly growth in departures compared to the previous year. The schedule, effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026, features a total of 26,495 flights per week across…
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Alliance Air Launches “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
New Delhi, 14 October 2025: Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, inaugurated Alliance Air’s innovative “Fare Se Fursat” scheme today, a landmark initiative aimed at offering passengers fixed airfares and easing the stress of unpredictable ticket prices. The launch was attended by Secretary, Civil Aviation Shri Samir Kumar…