Lufthansa to suspend A380 flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco in early 2027
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
Government launches non-stop Vijayawada-Varanasi air service to strengthen pilgrimage connectivity
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu says the new route will improve access between two major religious centres as airport infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh near completion.
August 14, 2026
