Aviation News
The latest stories, developments, and trends shaping airlines, aircraft, aerospace, and the wider global aviation industry.
Bengaluru to Host Global Conference Examining Aviation Law Challenges Through 2030
**The International Conference on Aviation Law: Challenges for 2026–2030 will take place on 29 October 2026 at Hilton Embassy Golf Links, Bengaluru.**
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Why Boeing and Airbus aircraft cost hundreds of millions of dollars
From billion-dollar research programmes to multi-million-dollar engines, commercial aircraft are among the world's most complex and expensive products to design and manufacture.
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How cabin crew careers progress from domestic airlines to international routes
Cabin crew careers often begin on domestic flights, but experience, training and performance can open the door to international airlines offering higher salaries, wider responsibilities and global exposure.
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Agentic AI could change how travellers book and pay for flights
From AI-powered trip planning to digital wallets and autonomous commerce, the next evolution of airline payments is beginning to reshape how travellers interact with airlines.
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Which passenger aircraft are the most fuel-efficient today?
As airlines work to reduce fuel burn and emissions, the latest generation of wide-body aircraft from Boeing and Airbus is setting new benchmarks for efficiency without compromising range or passenger capacity.
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Preparing for flight school: How to build the right aviation foundation
A successful aviation career begins long before the first flying lesson. Building knowledge of flight principles, regulations and airport operations can help aspiring pilots make the most of formal training.
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The hidden science of flying: 10 aviation facts worth knowing
From cabin air and oxygen masks to bird strike testing and aircraft design, commercial aviation relies on decades of engineering, science and operational procedures that most passengers never see.
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How to become cabin crew: What an IATA training course includes
Cabin crew training extends far beyond passenger service. According to IATA's self-study Airline Cabin Crew Training programme, aspiring crew members are introduced to aviation operations, safety procedures, customer service, communication and leadership before they enter the airline recruitment process.
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Situational awareness, weather and multitasking: The hidden lessons of flight training
Flying an aircraft involves far more than manipulating the controls. Student pilots gradually learn to think in three dimensions, anticipate changing conditions and manage several tasks at once under the guidance of a flight instructor.
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World Aviation Festival hunts aviation’s next revenue idea
The world’s largest aviation technology event, has announced the launch of its Ancillary Arena pitch competition, set to take place at WAF 2026 in Lisbon.
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Mandatory Pilot Drug Testing: India’s Proposed Shift and What It Means for Airlines
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India’s SAF Moment: Why the Next 24 Months Will Decide Asia’s Green Aviation Hub
Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India: Key insights on feedstock potential, CORSIA 2027 compliance, blending mandates, and avoiding green capital leakage.
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Thinking of becoming a pilot? Here's how much you'll need to spend
From flying hours and DGCA examinations to aircraft type ratings, becoming a commercial pilot in India requires careful planning and an investment that can exceed Rs 70 lakh.
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Aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries: The disappearances that still defy explanation
From vanished pioneers and missing aircraft to a hijacker who escaped into legend, some of aviation’s most famous mysteries continue to resist definitive answers decades later.
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Airport baggage rules in India: What is allowed and what is banned
From power banks and liquids to firearms and hazardous goods, understanding baggage rules can help travellers avoid delays, confiscations and missed flights.
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Cybersecurity, supply chains and talent shortages: Aviation's defining risks in 2026
As airlines expand fleets, modernise operations and invest in digital transformation, a new generation of risks is testing the resilience of the global aviation industry.
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The best aviation careers to pursue after Class 12
From flying aircraft to managing airports and maintaining complex aviation systems, the industry offers a wide range of career paths for students looking to enter one of the world's most dynamic sectors after Class 12.
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Centre fast-tracks aviation rules amid Supreme Court scrutiny over passenger rights
The government has assured the Supreme Court that rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, will be finalised within three weeks as concerns grow over airfare transparency, passenger protection and airline practices.
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India SAF Conclave 2026 to focus on global partnerships and aviation’s Net Zero transition
The two-day event in New Delhi will bring together airlines, airports, investors, energy companies and policymakers to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel adoption and investment.
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Lufthansa to suspend A380 flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco in early 2027
German carrier will temporarily redeploy Airbus A380 capacity from California routes to India and Thailand as part of its winter 2026-27 network strategy.
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DGCA likely to mandate psychoactive substance tests for pilots across Indian airlines
Aviation regulator is reportedly preparing amendments to pilot screening rules as scrutiny of substance testing intensifies following recent Air India safety investigations.