A purported June 4 Adani Airports letter seeking a waiver for airline participation has raised questions after Adani Enterprises denied evaluating an airline business. The dispute involves airport-airline ownership rules, regional connectivity, competition and the group’s aviation strategy.
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An Air India pilot on turbulence-hit flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances, with another test result pending.
Air India increased pilot salaries by 8% to 15% on Friday, with commanders receiving the largest raises and increases tapering down by rank.
Akasa Air (QP) has expressed support for a proposal that could allow airport operators in India to own airlines, with Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube saying the government will carefully evaluate all relevant considerations before making a final decision.
IndiGo will deploy Airbus A321XLR on Mumbai to Amsterdam flights to retain AMS slots before A350 deliveries begin.
A Kerala consumer has won a nearly nine-year legal battle against Air India (AI), securing compensation of approximately ₹1.36 lakh after a delayed international flight disrupted his journey to Saudi Arabia and left him stranded overnight at Mumbai Airport (BOM).
Air India accelerates Boeing 787-8 retrofits with Shanghai MRO, targeting fleet-wide cabin upgrades by end of 2027.
IndiGo CarGo launches Navi Mumbai Airport’s first international freighter flight, boosting cargo capacity and global connectivity.
IndiGo (6E) will temporarily suspend its long-haul flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after ending its damp-lease agreement for Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Norse Atlantic Airways (N0).
Air India (AI) has introduced its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on flights between Delhi (DEL) and Toronto (YYZ), marking the debut of the airline’s latest cabin products and onboard experience in the Canadian market.