Multiple Indian airlines received bomb threats targeting over 20 flights across the country on Saturday morning, disrupting domestic and international operations.
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Air travel between Canada and India faces a challenging winter season as diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorate.
Indian aviation is poised for unprecedented growth, with domestic and international markets expected to double by 2030.
In May 2024, Indian Airlines collectively transported 13.796 million passengers, reported the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
DGCA has requested Indian airlines to specify their readiness to adopt the newly revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) Rules.
Indian airlines, presently holding an order book for 1,618 planes, may increase their orders by approximately 380 more aircraft by March next year.
Indian airlines operate around 600 aircraft, excluding over 150 planes grounded for various reasons such as engine issues and the grounded Go First (G8) fleet.
Over the past five years, a total of seven Indian airlines, including Heritage Aviation and Air Odisha Aviation, have ceased operations, as revealed by the government on Thursday.
According to officials familiar with the matter, Leh Airport (IXL) operations were suspended on Tuesday due to the presence of the Indian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster aircraft, which had encountered technical difficulties, blocking the runway.
Indian airlines are anticipated to order between 1500 and 1700 aircraft, Over the next two years, according to aviation consulting group Centre for Aviation CAPA India. Over 700 commercial aircraft are already in use by Indian carriers, and fewer than 800 more are ordered.