aviation industry
India's Aviation Minister Rules Out Year-Round Airfare Caps Despite Festival Price Surges
Dec 12, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has stated that implementing year-round airfare caps is not viable due to seasonal demand fluctuations, despite concerns over expensive tickets during festivals. The government is taking multiple measures to maintain reasonable fares, including expanding flight routes and encouraging domestic aircraft manufacturing to address supply constraints.
IndiGo Refunds Rs 827 Crore After Massive Flight Cancellations: Crisis Management and Regulatory Response
Dec 08, 2025 05:45 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has refunded Rs 827 crore worth of tickets following a major operational crisis that led to the cancellation of over 955,000 flights. The airline has established a Crisis Management Group to restore operations while facing potential regulatory action. Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of strict measures against the airline, which failed to properly implement Flight Duty Time Limitation norms.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 170 Cancellations Nationwide as Crew Shortage Enters Third Day
Dec 04, 2025 02:21 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, faces massive operational disruptions for the third consecutive day, with over 170 flight cancellations expected on Thursday. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new flight duty time regulations. The DGCA has summoned airline officials as they struggle to normalize operations amid growing passenger frustration.
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.
Tata Chairman Reveals: Air India Is a Responsibility, Not Just a Business Opportunity
Nov 30, 2025 01:04 am CST
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains why Air India is more than a business venture for the Tata Group, detailing ongoing transformation challenges, fleet modernization plans, and how aviation growth correlates with India's economic expansion despite global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
Emirates Secures $38 Billion Deal for 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft at Dubai Air Show
Nov 17, 2025 10:56 pm CST
At the biennial Dubai Air Show, Emirates placed a monumental $38 billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total order to 270 planes. This strategic investment comes amid record earnings and passenger numbers, reinforcing Emirates' position as Boeing's largest 777-9 customer despite delivery delays. The deal strengthens the 40-year partnership between Emirates, Boeing, and GE Engines while supporting Dubai's ambitious aviation expansion plans.
US Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Charges in $1.1 Billion Settlement Over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
Nov 07, 2025 12:20 am CST
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes that killed 346 people, following a $1.1 billion settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The deal resolves the case without requiring Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, while the company continues to face criticism from victims' families regarding accountability for the aircraft's safety failures.
IndiGo Reports Rs 2,582 Crore Loss in Q2 FY2025 Due to Forex Challenges While Expanding International Operations
Nov 04, 2025 11:09 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo reported a Rs 2,582.10 crore loss in the September quarter primarily due to foreign exchange losses, despite showing operational improvements. The carrier achieved 10.4% revenue growth and would have posted a Rs 1,039 million profit excluding currency impacts. IndiGo is expanding internationally with upcoming A321 XLR deliveries in December and maintains a dominant 64.3% domestic market share while adjusting its capacity guidance for FY2026 upward.
Boeing Reports $5.4 Billion Loss Due to 777X Aircraft Certification Delays and Production Challenges
Oct 30, 2025 01:25 am CST
Boeing announces a $5.4 billion third-quarter loss primarily due to costly delays in the 777X aircraft certification process, despite a 30% revenue increase. CEO Kelly Ortberg highlights positive free cash flow while acknowledging ongoing challenges with FAA certifications, pushing 777X commercial deliveries to 2027 amid labor disputes at defense operations.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.
