Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on October 14 following a suspected hijack alert. The DGCA is investigating whether Mumbai ATC’s radar system, a transponder signal or another technical issue triggered the warning. The aircraft and crew were cleared after security checks, but the cause remained unconfirmed as of October 15, 2026.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) will return its third runway to service on September 20, almost seven months after Runway 11R/29L was closed for a major rehabilitation programme.
Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana as AAIB investigates Phuket to Delhi A320 altitude loss that injured 24.
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is preparing for a crucial safety oversight assessment by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in November.
IndiGo (6E) has once again overtaken Air India in international passenger traffic, reinforcing its position as India’s largest airline by market share even as the ongoing West Asia crisis continues to disrupt global aviation.
DGCA fined Air India ₹1 crore after an aircraft operated without a valid airworthiness certificate, prompting engineering leadership changes and compliance reforms.
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.
IndiGo Airlines (6E) has vacated 717 domestic airport slots after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered a 10 percent cut in its winter flight schedule.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a new advisory banning the use of power banks to charge devices during flights across India.
Air India (AI) has received a show cause notice from India’s aviation regulator after operating flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tokyo (TYO) despite repeated technical snags.