Latest Indian Airlines News & Updates

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Indian airlines are likely to take a call on capacity cuts after the next ATF revision, as a sharp increase in jet fuel prices could force them to rationalise operations, particularly on less profitable routes, according to a report on Tuesday.Domestic carriers are in a wait-and-watch mode as they assess the impact of rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices and prepare for possible changes following the next price revision due in May, NDTV Profit reported.The report …

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) After a massive disruption due to airspace closures across Iran and several Middle Eastern countries, 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).Due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28.In a post on X, DGCA said that “major airports remain on operational alert to manage potential diversions and ensure seamle…

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all Indian airlines operating international services to continuously monitor airspace advisories, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and route restrictions issued by the concerned authorities to ensure passenger safety in the wake of the massive military operation launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Saturday. “Following the airspace restrictions imposed in the Middle East, airlines have been directed to ensure timely reroutin…

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Global aerospace giant Airbus has projected India’s commercial aircraft fleet to triple in size to 2,250 aircraft over the next decade, as the country grows to become the third-largest civil aviation market in the world by 2035.This fleet expansion is driven both by the Indian aviation market boom and the Indian airlines’ ambition to expand on international routes, a top Airbus executive said on the sidelines of Wings India 2026, the aviation exhibition and summit, h…