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Delhi Airport Operations Impacted by Dense Fog and Severe Air Pollution: Aviation Ministry Reviews
Dec 15, 2025 08:33 pm CST
Civil Aviation officials inspected Delhi airport operations as dense fog caused 100 flight cancellations and 300+ delays. The CAT III landing system remained operational despite challenges, while the city's AQI reached a critical 456, prompting environmental reviews for the Delhi-NCR region.
IndiGo Submits Revised Winter Schedule to DGCA Following 10% Flight Reduction Order
Dec 10, 2025 11:20 pm CST
IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to India's aviation regulator DGCA after being ordered to reduce operations by 10% due to crew shortages. The airline, which was previously approved to operate approximately 2,200 daily flights, now faces a reduction of about 220 flights per day through March next year as regulators work to align the carrier's schedule with available pilot resources.
IndiGo Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.
GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport: Government Confirms No Flight Disruptions Despite Navigation Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Indian government has confirmed that despite GPS spoofing incidents at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, flight operations remained unaffected as pilots switched to contingency protocols. The navigation interference, which primarily impacted approaches to Runway 10, has since been reported at multiple major Indian airports, prompting the DGCA to implement new reporting procedures and cybersecurity measures to address this emerging aviation security challenge.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Over Delhi: Impact on Aviation and Air Quality Explained
Nov 25, 2025 01:04 pm CST
A high-altitude volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has reached Delhi, disrupting flight operations across India. The plume, traveling at speeds up to 120 km/hour, contains sulphur dioxide and fine ash particles but remains at 25,000-45,000 feet, minimizing impact on Delhi's ground-level air quality. Aviation authorities have issued warnings, leading to flight adjustments rather than complete shutdowns as the cloud moves eastward toward China.
Mumbai International Airport Breaks Record with 1,036 Flight Movements in Single Day
Nov 25, 2025 02:29 am CST
Mumbai International Airport has set a new record by handling 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its previous high of 1,032. The Adani Group-AAI operated facility also recorded 170,488 passenger movements, demonstrating its growing capacity as a major Indian aviation hub with strong performance across both domestic and international routes.
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.
Delhi Airport Recovery: Flight Operations Gradually Improving After Major ATC System Outage
Nov 08, 2025 10:49 am CST
Delhi Airport's operations are steadily returning to normal approximately 36 hours after a critical technical failure in its Air Traffic Control system. With arrival delays reduced to just 5 minutes and departures to 19 minutes, the situation shows significant improvement from Friday's 800 flight disruptions. The Automatic Message Switching System malfunction has been addressed, though passengers are still advised to check with airlines for updates as operations continue stabilizing.
Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 Reopens: Advanced Technology and Airline Realignment Transform Passenger Experience
Oct 25, 2025 05:35 pm CST
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has reopened its modernized Terminal 2, featuring innovative technologies like Self-Baggage Drop systems, Virtual Information Desks, and six new Passenger Boarding Bridges. The renovation brings a major airline realignment, with IndiGo now operating across all terminals and Air India shifting 60 domestic flights to T2, enhancing efficiency and passenger convenience at one of India's busiest airports.
IndiGo Resumes Operations from Delhi Airport's Terminal 2: Complete Terminal Distribution Guide for Travelers
Oct 21, 2025 08:15 pm CST
IndiGo announces resumption of operations from Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 starting October 26, implementing a new terminal distribution plan across T1, T2, and T3 to enhance passenger convenience. The airline will operate specific flight numbers from each terminal and is also launching new daily direct flights between New Delhi and Guangzhou, China from November 10, marking a significant step in restoring India-China air connectivity.