Uttar Pradesh is planning a dedicated ‘Singapore City’ near Noida International Airport (DXN), as the state looks to attract foreign investment in advanced manufacturing, logistics and technology.
Indian Aviation News
Digi Yatra has commenced international passenger trials at seven Indian airports for eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports. The programme covers selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo, allowing passengers to use biometric verification at designated airport checkpoints. The trials will run through December 2026, with passenger feedback guiding plans for a wider rollout in 2027.
Noida International Airport plans routes, international flights and cargo growth as it builds a second NCR aviation hub.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has flown his final fighter sortie in India’s indigenous Tejas during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur.
Qatar Airways (QR) and EaseMyTrip have been ordered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad, to pay a Hyderabad family ₹3,06,168, along with additional interest on the ticket refund.
Noida Airport is renamed Narendra Modi International Airport as Jewar expands capacity and strengthens Delhi-NCR air connectivity.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) to delay the proposed partial shift of international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) will gain new direct connections to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27, 2026, as Air India Express (IX) expands its services between Kerala and the Gulf region.
The F-35A deployment introduces a fifth-generation combat aircraft into the Indian exercise environment, where it is operating alongside Indian and foreign aircraft.
British Airways (BA) has expanded its India network by adding a third daily flight between Delhi (DEL) and London Heathrow (LHR), giving passengers another direct option between the Indian capital and the UK.