The Indian government is considering a significant tightening of drug-testing requirements for commercial pilots, with a proposal that could require every pilot to undergo at least one random test each year. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is consulting stakeholders on possible changes to...
In a significant cultural and infrastructural milestone for Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a majestic statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The unveiling ceremony marked an important step in integrating Maharashtra’s rich historical legacy with one of the state’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The event drew senior government...
Several major Indian airlines have started trimming their flight schedules as rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and mounting operational expenses place increasing pressure on the aviation sector. Leading carriers including Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express are reportedly adjusting capacity across select domestic and international routes to manage escalating costs and improve operational...
A major scare unfolded on Tuesday when an IndiGo flight from Surat to Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport following an engine malfunction mid-air. The quick action by the pilot ensured the safety of more than 150 passengers on board, averting what could have been a...