New Delhi [India], March 9: India's aviation industry is witnessing historic momentum. With rapid airline expansion and the development of new terminals and greenfield airports, the country is entering a transformative phase of aviation growth.
The Indian aviation industry is projected to see its net losses decline by one-third in the 2026-27 fiscal year as domestic passenger traffic growth recovers to an estimated 6-8 per cent.
An Air India spokesperson said that one of its pilots has reported a possible defect on the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and the matter has been communicated to DGCA, the country's aviation regulator.
Singapore, February 2: Singapore Airshow 2026, organised and managed by Experia Events Pte Ltd, will take place from 3 to 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, marking its 10th edition and 20 years of contribution to the global aerospace, defence and space sectors. The event arriv
Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, Jurgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia, said, "We are witnessing the centre of global aviation shift toward the east. India's fleet expansion will not only enhance domes
ICRA has maintained its stable outlook on the Indian aviation industry, even as it navigates a challenging period marked by operational disruptions and revised growth projections. While the industry is expected to face a significant net loss of Rs. 170-180 billion in FY2026, the outlook rema
"Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the UAE and other countries. In exchange, all Indian products can enter duty-free, and vice versa. CEPA will benefit Indian trade, industries, agriculture and the aviation industry," he stated.
International travel served as a primary driver of this growth, with demand increasing 7.7 per cent year-on-year. Capacity for international routes expanded by 7.1 per cent, while the international load factor reached a record 84 per cent. Domestic markets saw a more modest demand increase o
The airline said it is in the process of "identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded at airports on 3, 4, and 5 December" and will "reach out to all such customers in January so that compensation can be extended smoothly."
The airline has resumed its operations across its 138 destinations, with its "on-time performance" being consistently normal "as per IndiGo standards."
"The addition of the 31st aircraft marks another meaningful step in the airline's journey and represents one of the first aircraft purpose-built to Akasa's specifications, equipped with Safran Z200 seats, a next generation seating solution designed to elevate the in-flight experience. The
"By 7 PM, (IndiGo) will deliver 8,500 pieces of luggage to travellers. Luggage delivery has been completed at 49 out of 94 destinations," according to the airline.