YEIDA denies runway waterlogging at Jewar airport after heavy rainfall
August 13, 2026
Air India mandates substance testing for all pilots after Phuket-Delhi incident
Airline introduces mandatory one-time screening for all pilots as investigations continue into the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
August 13, 2026
Bengaluru airport issues travel advisory ahead of Independence Day passenger rush
Kempegowda International Airport has advised passengers to allow extra time for security checks as higher passenger volumes and enhanced security measures are expected ahead of the Independence Day weekend.
August 13, 2026
Global aviation contributes $4.1 trillion to world economy in 2026: IATA
A new IATA report highlights aviation’s growing economic footprint, supporting 86.5 million jobs globally while carrying billions of passengers and trillions of dollars in trade.
August 13, 2026
Chennai airport declares full emergency after IndiGo flight reports engine malfunction
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata triggered a full emergency response at Chennai airport after the pilot reported a left-engine problem during the final stages of the journey. The aircraft landed safely and all 224 people on board were unharmed.
August 12, 2026
Budapest aviation museum to host Night of Aviation with aircraft tours and engine demonstrations
Aeropark’s annual Night of Aviation event will celebrate 80 years of Hungarian civil aviation with historic aircraft, live engine demonstrations, airport tours and industry-led discussions.
August 12, 2026
Star Air to connect Ahmedabad and Mundra with new direct service from August 17
The regional carrier will launch a thrice-weekly direct service linking Ahmedabad and Mundra, creating a faster connection between Gujarat’s commercial centre and India’s largest private port.
August 12, 2026
Flight chaos spreads across Middle East with 1,072 delays and 120 cancellations
Flight disruptions across key Middle Eastern hubs triggered widespread delays and cancellations, affecting regional and international travellers and exposing pressure on one of the world's busiest transit networks.
August 12, 2026
Air Canada joins airlines extending Middle East flight suspensions into 2027
Air Canada has pushed the suspension of Dubai and Tel Aviv services into January 2027, becoming the latest international carrier to prolong disruptions linked to ongoing instability across the Middle East.
August 11, 2026
Six-hour delay triggers passenger protest at Kannur airport
A prolonged delay to an Air India Express flight from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram sparked passenger protests after an incoming aircraft was grounded in Muscat due to a technical issue.
August 10, 2026
