Aviation

IndiGo to hire external experts to investigate mass flight cancellations

The chairman also apologized unconditionally to the passengers for massive operational meltdown, admitting that the carrier has 'let the customers down'

IndiGo crisis update: Airline apologises for nationwide flight disruptions, offers full waivers and automatic refunds

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers apologised for over 1,000 flight cancellations in a single day, assuring swift recovery beginning Thursday.

IndiGo shares down 1.5% today, extend fall after 7-day selloff as crew shortage, regulatory scrutiny deepen crisis

IndiGo stock has now fallen for eight consecutive sessions, losing about 17 percent over the previous seven days and erasing more than Rs 37,000 crore in market value.

IndiGo’s delayed preparation for new FDTL norms triggers mass flight cancellations

The phased FDTL norms were introduced to prevent pilot fatigue and improve flight safety.

IndiGo’s greatest advantage has now become its biggest crisis trigger

Industry experts note that IndiGo’s utilisation levels have long been markedly higher than the rest of the market

IndiGo market cap takes a Rs 25,000-crore hit amid flight cancellations

Before the disruptions started, IndiGo operated 2,200 flights a day, serving close to 380,000 passengers, making it the largest domestic carrier with a market share of around 65%

OPINION | IndiGo Lessons for Core Infra Sector: Market concentration cripples Indian aviation

The IndiGo disruption illustrates how a duopolistic aviation sector can transmit private failure into national economic friction. India’s regulatory architecture remains reactive where it must become preventive

Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to invest Rs 1,300 crore in 500-acre aerospace factory in Andhra Pradesh

Sarla Aviation said the upcoming giga campus will be India’s first fully integrated ecosystem for eVTOL manufacturing, flight testing, certification, training and maintenance. Designed to international aerospace standards, the facility will be capable of producing up to 1,000 aircraft annually, making it one of the world’s largest eVTOL manufacturing hubs.

IndiGo Q2 net loss widens over 2.6x to Rs 2,582 crore as expenses climb; revenue up 9%

Interglobe Aviation Q2 FY26 results: Indigo's fiscal second quarter loss widened by two-and-a-half times, hit by higher expenses, including a large foreign exchange loss.

SpiceJet shares fly 6% as airline doubles daily flights for winter, plans to triple capacity by Nov 2025

Spicejet aims to more than double its operational fleet and triple its available seat kilometres (ASKM), reflecting a strong rebound in capacity and demand.

As Earth gets warmer, airports set to grow noisier with rising flight pollution

New research from the University of Reading suggests that warmer air, driven by global climate change, will increase aircraft noise pollution across European cities by mid-century.

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 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' 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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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