Indian Aviation News
India's fast-growing aviation market: airlines, airports, regulation by the DGCA and Ministry of Civil Aviation, and fleet growth.
DGCA bans MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on aircraft
India’s DGCA has banned the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on all passenger and cargo flights following a fire incident on an IndiGo flight.
Malaysia Airlines looks to expand India network
Malaysia Airlines is exploring partnerships in India and seeking more flight frequencies and slots as passenger demand continues to grow.
Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air hike fuel charges
Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air update fuel charges, with new domestic and international surcharges taking effect from October 9, 2026.
Air India launches EasyRoam travel SIM
Air India launches EasyRoam with Tata Communications, offering international roaming through physical SIM and eSIM options across 30 countries.
IndiGo revises fuel charges amid rising ATF costs
IndiGo revises fuel charges from October 6 as rising ATF prices and operating costs prompt higher surcharges across domestic and international routes.
FIP seeks tighter fatigue rules after pilot deaths
FIP urges DGCA to end airline FDTL exemptions and strengthen fatigue management after six pilot deaths during duty cycles since 2023.
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.
Airport tech investments may not pay off without clear RFPs, former ACI chief warns
Luis Felipe Oliveira, Executive Director and CEO of Exactly Consulting and Services Sarl, made the comments during a World Aviation Festival webinar.
Govt reinstates 60% free seat selection rule for airlines
Govt reinstates 60% free seat selection rule, ensuring greater transparency, convenience and fair access for passengers.
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.