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  • India expands key climate action body ahead of carbon market launch

    India expands key climate action body ahead of carbon market launch

    The National Designated Authority (NDA) will help India access international climate finance and carbon markets. It is likely to also help position India better as it has proposed to host the United Nations climate summit (COP 33) in 2028.

  • Akasa Air eyes cost leadership in India, plans to grow fleet by 30 percent every year till 2032

    Akasa Air eyes cost leadership in India, plans to grow fleet by 30 percent every year till 2032

    Akasa CFO Ankur Goel said along with being cost-effective, the airline aims to be the safest in the world and has adopted international best practices.

  • GMR Airports planning to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore to refinance debt; may tap mutual funds

    GMR Airports planning to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore to refinance debt; may tap mutual funds

    GMR Airports' standalone net debt at the listed company level, excluding the airport subsidiaries, was at approximately Rs 5,700 crore at the end of FY25

  • Alaska Airlines requests grounding of fleet citing 'IT outage'

    Alaska Airlines requests grounding of fleet citing 'IT outage'

    The FAA status page showed all destinations being impacted by the ground stop of Alaska's mainline aircraft

  • Equity Strategy: How to navigate choppy markets in the face of escalating Middle East tensions

    Equity Strategy: How to navigate choppy markets in the face of escalating Middle East tensions

    Israel-Iran tensions have sent crude soaring, hitting a number of linked sectors. The bigger worry is at the macro level. Does a falling market present a buying opportunity?

  • Expanding missile threats and airspace closures are straining airlines

    Expanding missile threats and airspace closures are straining airlines

    Airlines are racking up costs and losing market share from cancelled flights and expensive re-routings, often at short notice.

  • Air India SATS launches logistics park at Bengaluru airport

    Air India SATS launches logistics park at Bengaluru airport

    Developed with an investment of Rs 200 crore, the facility spans 8 acres and is among the largest on-airport logistics parks in South India.

  • Indian airlines may get 20 more Boeing planes after China orders suspension of deliveries

    Indian airlines may get 20 more Boeing planes after China orders suspension of deliveries

    Amid worsening trade war with the US, China has asked its airlines not to take deliveries of Boeing planes. Boeing was to deliver 28 Max jets and one 787 to Chinese airlines this year

  • Domestic air passenger traffic may record 80% jump by FY29: Report

    Domestic air passenger traffic may record 80% jump by FY29: Report

    The growth in the number of air passengers shows a post-pandemic surge and the need for an infrastructure overhaul to cater to the expected new demand

  • IGI Airport to meet parameters to become international transit hub in 2 years: DIAL CEO Jaipuriar

    IGI Airport to meet parameters to become international transit hub in 2 years: DIAL CEO Jaipuriar

    DIAL plans to enhance connectivity with the Asia Pacific region, specifically targeting Australia and New Zealand. Jaipuriar added that DIAL has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Auckland Airport to bolster bilateral ties. He added that the airport is waiting for the availability of the right kind of aircraft to improve connectivity to the region.

  • Can COMAC disrupt the Boeing-Airbus duopoly in global aviation?

    Can COMAC disrupt the Boeing-Airbus duopoly in global aviation?

    A seismic shift could be brewing in the aviation industry, as a new contender takes bold steps forward. With changing dynamics and evolving challenges for established players, the stage is set for a potential shake-up. Here's a closer look at what's taking flight

  • Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to resume full operations from April 15

    Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to resume full operations from April 15

    IGI Airport's T2 will be shut for repairs from April 15, as the terminal's apron needs to be strengthened. T2 is likely to reopen in the second half of 2025 after repairs.

  • India becomes second country after China to launch electronic personnel license for pilots

    India becomes second country after China to launch electronic personnel license for pilots

    India has not only addressed the needs of its own aviation sector but has also set an example for other nations to follow

  • Lucknow airport to begin runway recarpeting from March; flight ops to hit for over 3 months

    Lucknow airport to begin runway recarpeting from March; flight ops to hit for over 3 months

    The recarpeting will impact daily flight operations slightly, reducing the number of flights handled from 140 to 132 per day.

  • Govt announces a new regional air connectivity scheme UDAN for the next 10-years will be launched in Budget 2025-26

    Govt announces a new regional air connectivity scheme UDAN for the next 10-years will be launched in Budget 2025-26

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on February 1 did not mention the total outlay for the Civil Aviation Ministry, but said the new UDAN scheme will benefit 4 crore additional passengers in the next 10 years.

  • Dubai International Airport sets new record with 92 million passengers in 2024

    Dubai International Airport sets new record with 92 million passengers in 2024

    Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 92 million passengers in 2024, marking a 6% increase and solidifying its position as the world’s busiest airport for 10th year.

  • Budget 2025-26: Aviation sector seeks abolition of negative fiscal regime, infra boost

    Budget 2025-26: Aviation sector seeks abolition of negative fiscal regime, infra boost

    While government measures in the past 10 years have seen more Indians flying and the country becoming the third-largest aviation market in the world, infrastructure woes continue to haunt the sector.

  • GMR Airports reports Rs 64 crore Q3 net profit on exceptional gain of Rs 409 crore

    GMR Airports reports Rs 64 crore Q3 net profit on exceptional gain of Rs 409 crore

    The exceptional gain seen during the quarter was due to GMR Airports International BV a subsidiary of GMR Airports receiving the first tranche of payment from Aboitiz Infra Capital Inc to acquire shares in Aboitiz GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp, the company that operates Mactan Cebu International Airport in Philippines.

  • IndiGo makes a strong comeback in Q3 FY25

    IndiGo makes a strong comeback in Q3 FY25

    Rise in international demand, the launch of business class, and other factors to provide tailwinds

  • Bank lending to aviation sector fell 58% in 2024 on fall in new plane orders

    Bank lending to aviation sector fell 58% in 2024 on fall in new plane orders

    Despite the lower borrowing seen in 2024 and the liquidation of two airlines in 2024, most bankers Moneycontrol spoke to were confident in the growth of the aviation industry, especially the growth of the country's two largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India.

  • Air India launched its non-stop flights from Delhi to Newark; here's how the crew celebrated It

    Air India launched its non-stop flights from Delhi to Newark; here's how the crew celebrated It

    Air India's cabin crew celebrated the airline's arrival in New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR) by recreating iconic NYC movie moments at popular landmarks.

  • Indian carriers may fly into delivery shortfall in 2025 as Boeing battles production issues

    Indian carriers may fly into delivery shortfall in 2025 as Boeing battles production issues

    Aircraft supplies are likely to taper off by 15-25 percent in 2025 as Boeing may deliver 20-30 fewer planes to Indian airlines next year

  • IndiGo to connect 4 more US cities through Turkish Airlines codeshare

    IndiGo to connect 4 more US cities through Turkish Airlines codeshare

    Apart from Houston and Atlanta, the codeshare connecting flights will be available for Miami and Los Angeles through Istanbul from December 18.

  • MC Interview | SpiceJet turnaround on track, 70% of claims with lessors and vendors resolved: Ajay Singh

    MC Interview | SpiceJet turnaround on track, 70% of claims with lessors and vendors resolved: Ajay Singh

    Chairman and managing director shares with Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview that the troubled airline’s turnaround plan is making steady progress with support from stakeholders and customers

  • Restoration work of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 delayed till April 2025 to ensure smooth travel during holiday season

    Restoration work of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 delayed till April 2025 to ensure smooth travel during holiday season

    MoCA was earlier considering a plan proposed by DIAL to complete Terminal-1 interior restoration by January 2025 and the work on the external side by March 2025. However, following the construction ban in the NCR, the decision to delay construction till April 2025 was taken.

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