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IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Pilots' Federation Blames Management as Over 200 Flights Affected
Dec 04, 2025 01:25 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo faces its worst operational crisis as the Federation of Indian Pilots condemns management practices rather than new flight duty regulations. With over 200 flights canceled or delayed in 72 hours and on-time performance plummeting to 35%, passengers experience significant disruption while competing airlines maintain normal operations. The controversy centers on crew shortages following the implementation of safety-focused Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, which IndiGo allegedly failed to prepare for despite a two-year implementation window.
Navi Mumbai International Airport Launching Commercial Flights: Akasa Air and Indigo to Begin Operations on December 25, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Mumbai's second airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will commence commercial operations on December 25, 2025, with Akasa Air and Indigo launching their first flights. Akasa Air will connect Navi Mumbai to Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad, while Indigo plans to link the new airport with ten major Indian cities, creating a significant expansion in Mumbai's aviation capacity.
CISF Takes Over Security Operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport: A Major Step Towards Commercial Launch
Oct 30, 2025 06:50 pm CST
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has formally assumed security responsibilities at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), marking a critical milestone towards its commercial launch. With an initial deployment of 900 personnel expanding to 1,800 as operations grow, CISF will provide comprehensive security for what will become one of India's largest airports, expected to handle 90 million passengers annually upon completion. The technologically advanced airport features 5G connectivity, automated systems, and enhanced security measures, positioning it as a significant boost for trade and tourism in the Mumbai-Pune-Konkan region.
Akasa Air Flight Successfully Lands in Delhi After Bird Strike Incident: Safety Protocols in Action
Oct 11, 2025 03:43 pm CST
An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating as flight QP 1607 from Pune to Delhi experienced a bird strike incident but landed safely in the national capital on October 10, 2025. All passengers and crew were safely deplaned while the aircraft underwent thorough inspection by engineers, causing a subsequent Delhi-Goa flight to be rescheduled with a replacement aircraft.
Akasa Air Co-Founder Neelu Khatri Resigns: Impact on Airline's International Expansion Strategy
Oct 10, 2025 10:31 am CST
Akasa Air's co-founder and Senior Vice President for International Operations, Neelu Khatri, has resigned after five years with the airline. Under her leadership, Akasa launched international flights within 19 months of operations and established a codeshare partnership with Etihad. Despite this high-level departure, the three-year-old carrier, which currently operates 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft serving 30 cities, maintains its international expansion plans remain unchanged as it aims to grow its fleet to 226 aircraft by 2032.
Gautam Adani Expresses Gratitude to Every Worker Behind Navi Mumbai International Airport's Development
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Ahead of its October 8 inauguration, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani personally visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport to thank the diverse workforce responsible for its construction. The state-of-the-art facility will accommodate both domestic and international flights with its 3,700-metre runway, modern terminals, and advanced systems, aiming to serve 20 million passengers annually with airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express already planning operations.