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Indian Aviation News
Akasa Air (QP) plans to launch flights to Southeast Asia despite Boeing delays, from Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL) in 2025.
Maharashtra is reviving seaplane tourism, after 10 years, to connect cities like Pune and Mumbai with scenic spots.
Air India Express passengers faced outrage after an AC failure on flight IX-1128 from Delhi to Bhubaneswar caused passenger distress.
The IAF successfully shot down a few advanced Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, according to a senior IAF officer who spoke on Sunday.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) cancelled 97 flights and delayed 150 on May 11, 2025, due to regional airport closures.
HAL in Nashik overhauled two more civilian aircraft at its new MRO facility. It has recently launched its MRO services for civilian aircraft.
India’s DGCA has closed 32 airports, including Srinagar and Amritsar, for civilian flights until May 15, due to India-Pakistan tensions.
Carriers like Air India and IndiGo reroute flights via Mumbai, as Pakistan’s airspace closure since April 24, 2025, disrupts normal paths.
India’s aviation sector faces disruptions at 24 airports like Srinagar (SXR) and Amritsar (ATQ), affecting 11% of daily domestic flights.