New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Civil Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday that the brief entry into Pakistani airspace of Air India’s Delhi-Amritsar flight AI-479 two days ago was coordinated with Pakistan’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) authorities and the plane was finally diverted to land safely in Delhi. “Air India’s Airbus 321 aircraft VT‑PPV operating flight AI-479 from Delhi to Amritsar during approach was asked to hold due to runway inspection post a…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) An Air India aircraft flying from Delhi to Amritsar briefly infringed Pakistani airspace while executing a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport on Monday, the Tata Group airline said in a statement.The incident involved flight AI479 and occurred during the aircraft’s approach to Amritsar, according to the carrier.”The crew operating flight AI479 from Delhi to Amritsar on 22 June had marginally infringed into the Pakistan airspace while manoeuvring a go-around at Amri…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Indian airlines are considering withdrawing the fuel surcharge as crude oil prices moderate, which could provide relief to air travellers in the coming months, according to a report.NDTV Profit has reported that airlines are actively evaluating a rollback of the surcharge, with a decision likely by the end of the second quarter or early in the third quarter.The review comes amid a sharp decline in global crude oil from recent highs.While fuel costs have eased considerab…
Ahmedabad, June 13 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad have seized 24 foreign-origin gold biscuits weighing 2,799.3 grams and valued at Rs 4.26 crore after they were discovered concealed inside an IndiGo aircraft that had arrived from Dubai, officials said on Friday. According to Customs authorities, the seizure was made during rummaging operations conducted on board IndiGo flight 6E-1478 after its arrival from Dubai.With the assistance…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) An IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers from Lucknow to Delhi was grounded on Friday after a bomb threat was discovered written on a tissue paper inside one of the aircraft’s lavatories, triggering a comprehensive security response at the airport.The flight, scheduled to depart from Lucknow at 10:45 a.m., was preparing for take-off when crew members were alerted to a possible security threat on board.The aircraft was immediately halted at the apron and prevented…
Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M. B. Patil has urged the Centre to include the Bengaluru–Shivamogga air route in the upcoming UDAN bidding process so that the service, which has been suspended owing to financial losses, can be restored.He said the resumption of flights is crucial for the economic and social development of the Malnad region and parts of Central Karnataka. In this regard, he has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu see…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Monday that it is investigating the matter in which three aircraft of Air India parked at Delhi airport were damaged due to adverse weather conditions on Sunday. The civil aviation regulator said the planes have been grounded for inspection and maintenance.”On 7th June 2026, three Air India A320 aircraft parked at the Delhi Airport Terminal II were damaged by ground equipment and foreign object debris during adverse…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A probe has been initiated after three Air India aircraft parked at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment was displaced during sudden adverse weather conditions.According to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the incident — which took place on Sunday at Terminal 2 after strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall — caused ground handling equipment positioned near parked aircraft to shift from its location and colli…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) IndiGo on Thursday announced temporary adjustments to a limited segment of its international network, citing softer demand in the upcoming quarter and a challenging cost environment, with services to several Southeast and East Asian destinations set to be suspended from July 2026.The airline said it will temporarily suspend operations to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Shanghai starting July 1, 2026, while flights to Siem Reap will be suspended from July…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) IndiGo on Tuesday said it will temporarily discontinue its flight operations to and from Manchester, with effect from August 31, due to continuing international airspace constraints leading to significantly increased flight duration and a challenging cost environment.The airline said it plans to return one of the six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, taken on damp/wet lease, to Norse Atlantic Airways. IndiGo said it will notify affected customers in advance and assist th…