Ministry of Civil Aviation: News
40 flights canceled as dense fog disrupts operations in Delhi
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been severely affected by dense fog, resulting in the cancellation of 40 flights and the diversion of four others.
Centre cuts IndiGo operations by 10%, doubling DGCA's 5% order
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10% across all sectors.
IndiGo ordered to clear refunds: When's deadline; who gets refund
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo Airlines to complete all pending refunds for canceled or disrupted flights by 8:00pm on Sunday.
IndiGo has started hiring pilots again
IndiGo has lifted its pilot hiring freeze and started recruiting Captains and Senior First Officers for its Airbus A320 fleet.
Refunds for canceled IndiGo flights to be completed by tomorrow
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo to process all pending passenger refunds by 8:00pm tomorrow.
Centre orders high-level probe into IndiGo crisis
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated a high-level probe into the ongoing disruption of IndiGo's flight operations.
IndiGo to cancel more flights in coming 2-3 days
IndiGo Airlines has sought an exemption from new pilot rest and duty norms for its A320 fleet till February 10, 2026.
'No dirty-business happening': Aviation minister on Air India crash probe
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said that there is "no manipulation or dirty business" happening in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people on June 12.
Pilots' body seeks probe into Air India crash report leak
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called for a judicial probe into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash on June 12, 2025.
Long queues, dirty washrooms? Airports could be penalized for it
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has proposed a new plan to improve passenger services at major airports.
Indian airlines logged 183 technical issues in 2025 so far
Indian airlines have reported a total of 183 technical faults in their aircraft up to July 23 of this year.
112 Air India pilots took sick leaves after Ahmedabad crash
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reported a slight rise in sick leave among Air India pilots after the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12.
Investigators submit preliminary report on Air India crash to Centre
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted a preliminary report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Char Dham Yatra crash: Aviation ministry suspends Aryan Aviation's operations
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has suspended Aryan Aviation's operations for the Char Dham Yatra with immediate effect after a fatal helicopter crash near Kedarnath on Sunday.
Air India crash: Committee to probe causes, suggest preventive measures
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the causes behind the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171.
Ahmedabad crash: India reviews safety, may ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is contemplating a safety review of India's fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
Modi government directs IndiGo to end lease with Turkish Airlines
In a major development, the Indian government has asked IndiGo to terminate its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines within three months.
You will soon be able to fly to Puri, Kota
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has given in-principle approval for new greenfield airports at Kota in Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha.
Airlines must share passenger rights with you via SMS, WhatsApp
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines operating in India to raise awareness about passenger rights.
Air India Express starts flights from Ghaziabad to Goa, Bengaluru
Air India Express has started its operations from Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport, becoming the first airline to operate from two airports in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Modi government denies using Digi Yatra to catch tax evaders
The Indian government has denied allegations that the Digi Yatra app, a travel initiative using facial recognition technology, will be leveraged by the Income Tax Department to target tax evaders.
Aviation Ministry issues new mandate for flights amid bomb threats
To tackle the rising number of bomb threats against flights, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a new mandate.
100 flight bomb threats in a week: Centre slams X
The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has slammed social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for spreading over 100 bomb threats to Indian flights in a week.
Hoax bomb threats to Indian flights traced to London, Germany
Central intelligence agencies have traced the IP addresses behind recent hoax bomb threats to airlines to London and Germany, the Indian Express reported.
India's domestic air passenger traffic to reach 30cr by 2030
India's domestic air passenger traffic is expected to touch a whopping 30 crore by 2030, said Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.
IIT Madras-backed start-up to develop flying taxi by April 2025
The ePlane Company, a start-up backed by IIT Madras, is all set to roll out its first manned prototype of an electric vertical take-off and landing (e-VTOL) vehicle by April 2025.
India welcomes new airline as Shankh Air gets government approval
Shankh Air, India's newest airline, has been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Ministry to commence operations.
Delhi airport accident: Congress attacks Modi government on 'negligence, corruption'
The Congress on Friday blamed the Narendra Modi-led government for the canopy collapse outside Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal-1, saying the victims suffered due to the "corrupt, inept...selfish government's" actions.
Delhi Airport launches India's first 'Fast Track Immigration' program
Delhi Airport has become the first in India to implement the 'Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme' (FTI-TTP).
Air India gets ministry notice over 20-hour flight delay
Air India on Friday received a notice from the Civil Aviation Ministry due to a 20-hour delay on a Delhi-San Francisco flight.
AI Express fires cabin crew members over 'premeditated' sick leave
The Air India Express terminated the services of 25 cabin crew members on Thursday—a day after around 300 airline employees took a "massive sick leave."
Aviation ministry seeks Air India Express's report over flight cancellations
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought a comprehensive report from Air India Express over the cancellation of nearly 90 flights since Tuesday night.
IndiGo flight lands with '1-2 minutes' of fuel left
An IndiGo flight traveling from Ayodhya to Delhi landed with almost no fuel left.
'No wrongdoing...': CBI files closure in case against Praful Patel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed a corruption investigation against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel, months after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Indian flight travelers express dissatisfaction over seat selection practices
A recent study by consumer advocacy group LocalCircles has revealed growing discontent among Indian travelers over airline seat selection practices.
Plane that crashed in Afghanishtan not Indian: Civil Aviation Ministry
A commercial aircraft crashed in Afghanistan's northeast Badakhshan province on Saturday night (local time), local media reported.
IndiGo website down, DigiYatra services and self-baggage drop unavailable too
India's popular low-cost airline, IndiGo on Wednesday said that its website was currently down due to "system upgrades".
Passenger seen eating on tarmac: IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notice
The Centre on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to IndiGo Airlines and the Mumbai Airport, after a viral video showed passengers sitting and eating on the tarmac of the airport.
IndiGo pilot seeks permission to carry kirpan on plane
An IndiGo Airlines pilot, Angad Singh, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking permission to carry a kirpan—a small curved sword—inside airports.
India's MICE tourism less than 1% of global convention business
Despite striving to improve its infrastructure for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), India holds less than one percent of the world's share in this growing industry, IANS reported, citing a recent report by a high-level Parliamentary committee.