A technical snag delayed an Air India Express Mumbai Muscat flight by nearly 10 hours, leaving passengers stranded overnight and raising concerns over airline communication.
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IndiGo (6E), India’s largest airline, has announced plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots following severe operational disruptions that forced thousands of cancellations late last year.
An IndiGo Kolkata to Shillong flight was halted after a bomb threat note was discovered onboard, leading to immediate passenger evacuation and security checks.
DGCA fined Air India ₹1 crore after an aircraft operated without a valid airworthiness certificate, prompting engineering leadership changes and compliance reforms.
Air India will deploy Boeing 777 aircraft featuring First Class suites on its Delhi–Melbourne route from July 2026, replacing Dreamliner operations and enhancing premium travel options between India and Australia.
IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), and SpiceJet (SG) have raised concerns over the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) draft cabin crew rest norms, warning that the proposals could constrain operations and reduce scheduling flexibility across domestic and international networks.
Jet Airways sells three Boeing 777 aircraft to Challenge Group for $46M after insolvency clearance and legal approvals in India.
Air India (AI) has offered additional compensation to families affected by last year’s fatal Boeing 787-8 crash, asking them to waive their legal rights in exchange for a final settlement.
SpiceJet has launched five weekly flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah, strengthening travel links between India and the UAE while supporting rising passenger demand.
Former AirAsia CEO Vijay Gopalan missed an IndiGo flight from Tiruchirappalli after alleged display errors led to confusion over boarding status, sparking debate over airline and airport communication protocols.