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The latest stories, developments, and trends shaping airlines, aircraft, aerospace, and the wider global aviation industry.
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One sky, very different worlds: Inside the many sides of aviation
Aviation is far bigger than passenger airlines. From cargo and emergency flights to military aircraft and manufacturing.
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India’s SAF Moment: Why the Next 24 Months Will Decide Asia’s Green Aviation Hub
August 25, 2026
Autoland, synthetic vision and beyond: Five technologies changing flight safety
From emergency autoland to predictive engine monitoring, advanced avionics are helping private aircraft become more capable of preventing accidents and supporting pilots in critical situations.
August 23, 2026
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.
August 21, 2026
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.
August 21, 2026
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.
August 21, 2026
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.
August 20, 2026
Wings, flaps and fuselage: What every part of an aircraft actually does
Every aircraft may look different, but the major components perform the same essential tasks of generating lift, maintaining stability, controlling flight and carrying passengers safely from one destination to another.
August 19, 2026
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.
August 19, 2026
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.
August 18, 2026
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.
August 18, 2026
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.
August 18, 2026
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.
August 18, 2026
Two more Air India pilots fail preliminary drug tests after Phuket-Delhi incident
Air India has de-rostered two additional pilots after they failed preliminary drug screening tests introduced under a new airline-wide protocol following the serious Phuket-Delhi A320neo incident.
August 17, 2026
Initial Airbus analysis points to loss of all three hydraulic systems on Air India jet
Airbus has requested detailed inspections of hydraulic systems, sensors and wiring after an Air India A320neo briefly lost critical flight controls during a Phuket-Delhi service, leaving 24 people injured.
August 17, 2026
SkyHop signs MoU with Noemi Aerospace to explore electric seaplanes in India
India’s first dedicated seaplane operator is evaluating electric and hybrid aircraft as part of its long-term fleet strategy, with plans that could also extend to local manufacturing.
August 17, 2026
Rising demand drives Delhi airport’s plan to expand handling capacity by 18%
Delhi airport is planning a phased expansion to increase annual passenger handling capacity to 125 million by 2032 as traffic continues to grow at India’s busiest aviation hub.
August 17, 2026
Modern infrastructure and seamless travel: Air India begins Bhogapuram operations
Air India has shifted all Visakhapatnam services to the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, bringing passengers access to upgraded terminal infrastructure and continued connectivity to Delhi and beyond.
August 17, 2026
International destinations with the lowest airfares from India
Lower airfares, expanding international routes and growing airline competition are opening up a new generation of affordable overseas destinations for Indian travellers.
August 16, 2026
Emirates Group launches hiring drive with 100+ vacancies across key business areas
The airline group is expanding recruitment across aviation and corporate functions while strengthening talent development pathways for Emirati professionals.
August 14, 2026
