New Delhi – The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) conducted a high-level review on Friday to assess aviation preparedness in light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, which may impact international air operations. The review focused on ensuring passenger safety, maintaining operational continuity, and coordinating responses to airspace…
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DGCA Allows Free Air Ticket Changes Within 48 Hours
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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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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“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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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Air India Begins Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Inspections
Air India has launched a precautionary, fleet-wide inspection of fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft after a pilot reported a malfunction during a recent international flight, airline sources confirmed on Tuesday. The move underscores heightened safety vigilance amid ongoing scrutiny of aircraft systems following past incidents involving…
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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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Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash in Maharashtra’s Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday after the private aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed at Baramati airport in Pune district. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the state and the national political landscape. According to the Directorate General…
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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…