There is a renewed Indo-Russian aerospace push following a landmark agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to produce the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in India.
Indian aviation news
The June 12 crash of Air India (AI) flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, shortly after departure from Ahmedabad, marked a turning point for India’s aviation sector.
An Air India Boeing 777 from San Francisco to Delhi diverted to Ulaanbaatar after a suspected technical issue. All 245 people onboard are safe as the airline arranges alternate travel to Delhi.
The DGCA has proposed new refund norms allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra charges, alongside stricter refund timelines and accountability for airlines.
The Delhi–Mumbai sector remains the busiest route in India and among the most flown city pairs globally.
IndiGo Airlines (6E) is bringing back direct flights between India and China after more than five years.
Skytrax’s airports by region list for 2025 visits the top 10 best airports in the Indian Subcontinent in 2025, where operations, architecture, and warm service were the decisive criteria.
IndiGo (6E), India’s largest airline by market share, has built a stronghold in metro-to-metro connectivity but is now pushing aggressively into non-metro markets.
The new regional carrier from Kerala’s Alhind Group, Alhind Air, is preparing to begin operations by late 2025
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), identified 263 safety-related lapses across airlines during its annual audits.