The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airline applicants, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, in a bid to expand competition in India’s aviation sector. The approvals come at a time when operational disruptions at IndiGo have highlighted the risks of market concentration. Government…
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India Grants NOCs to Two New Airlines After IndiGo Crisis
In a significant move to strengthen competition in India’s aviation sector, the Centre has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airline applicants Al Hind Air and FlyExpress. The decision comes in the wake of widespread flight disruptions at IndiGo earlier this month, which exposed the risks of excessive…
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PM Modi Urges Fair Rules as IndiGo Faces Crackdown
New Delhi, Dec 09, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned that government rules should enhance systems, not cause hardship for Indian citizens, as the Centre signalled punitive action against IndiGo following widespread flight disruptions. PM’s message at NDA lawmaker meeting Speaking at a morning meeting of NDA lawmakers, Parliamentary Affairs…
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Swift Restoration of Airline Operations MoCA Update
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) today issued a comprehensive update on recovery measures following the recent IndiGo operational crisis, saying that domestic air services are stabilising quickly and that passenger convenience and rights remain the government’s foremost concern. The ministry outlined steps including a temporary fare cap, accelerated refunds,…
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Air India Operated A320 Eight Times with Expired Airworthiness
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…