A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.
"IndiGo has planned 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions. IndiGo is coordinating with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitati
Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules, with long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations being progressively resumed through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace. Aircraft and crew repositioning measures are underway to restore operational st
"I have written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indians affected by the escalating Middle East tensions. I have urged strengthened diplomatic outreach, preparedness for special repatriation flights if required, and coordinated support through
Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room to review preparedness in view of the evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday asked the Airports Authority of India to send a technical and operational team to Kailashahar Airport to review the situation on the ground and examine the land-related and other issues.
The audit, which commenced on February 4, is being conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) team. The findings will be reviewed, and action will be taken in accordance with the DGCA's Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual.
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday expressed concern over questions suggesting "foul play" in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, and said she expects the Civil Aviation Ministry to provide clarifications.
The government is conducting a nationwide study to address height restrictions in urban areas while maintaining air safety, said Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Speaking to the media at the sidelines of the National Urban & Real Estate Development Conclave, NAREDCO 2026, Naid
Hyderabad is set to become the centre of global aviation as Wings India 2026, a key civil aviation event, takes place from 28-31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that flights may face delays due to dense fog in parts of northern India, disrupting operations in the area.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has operationalised a dedicated 24x7 control room in Delhi to strengthen passenger support and streamline grievance redressal across airports and airlines.