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Will Windfall Tax Hike On Aviation Fuel Fom ₹29.5 To ₹42 Per Litre Make Flying Costlier For Travellers?
Government's windfall tax hike on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and other fuels is expected to have an impact on India's aviation sector.
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IndiGo Pilot's Mid-Air Encounter With 'Kattappa' Actor Sathyaraj Wins Internet: "No Stardom, Just Pure Humility"
An IndiGo pilot had a viral in-flight meeting with veteran actor Sathyaraj, known for his role as Kattappa in the Baahubali series.
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Indian Carriers Cancelled Over 10,000 International Flights Since Iran War: Aviation Ministry
"Flights, especially to Europe and North America by Indian carriers, have to take longer routes, which has increased travel time and associated cost," Asangba Chuba Ao said.
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Air India Gets Temporary Pilot Duty Relaxation Amid Mideast War Disruptions
The restrictions over the airspace due to the US-Israeli war on Iran have forced airlines to take longer alternate routes, increasing flight durations in several long-haul sectors.
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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Quits: A Lookback At The Crisis That Hit Airline
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned Tuesday evening as the airline which still holds nearly 60 per cent of the market battles back from the December 2025 operational crisis caused by failure to comply with revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules.
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200 IndiGo Passengers Stuck For Almost 5 Hours On Chennai-Singapore Flight, Video Goes Viral
An IndiGo spokesperson said that the aircraft had returned to the bay due to a "minor technical snag".
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After Surge In Aviation Accidents, Regulator Tightens Rules For Non-Scheduled Operators
The civil aviation regulator DGCA announced a series of safety measures for non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) following a high-level meeting to address a recent surge in aviation incidents.
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500 Lufthansa Passengers Trapped Overnight On Planes At Munich Airport
Lufthansa stranded 500 passengers overnight on five planes at Munich Airport due to bad weather, airport closure, and a bus driver shortage.
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India To Send Air Force Instructors To UK To Train British Fighter Pilots
A major facility of Britain's air force responsible for creating the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots will get new trainers from India, a statement said.
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IndiGo Ready To Comply With Flight Duty Time Limitations From Today
IndiGo has decided to comply with the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms from today, February 11, marking the end of a one-time temporary exemption granted to the airline following large-scale flight disruptions late last year.
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IndiGo Says It Has 'Optimum' Pilot Pool As Flight Duty Norm Relaxations End
IndiGo, which faced massive flight disruptions in early December, on Tuesday said it has an optimum pool of staff to ensure stable operations as regulator DGCA's temporary pilot duty norm relaxations for the country's largest airline come to an end.
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Won't Cancel Any Flights Under New Rules: IndiGo Tells Aviation Regulator
Low-cost carrier IndiGo has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it does not plan to cancel any flights after February 10.
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Indigo Has Enough Pilots, Operations Stabilised: Aviation Watchdog
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise operations at IndiGo.
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Video: Chaos On Thailand-Bound IndiGo Flight As Pilot Refuses To Fly After Duty Hours
The IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Thailand's Krabi was scheduled to fly out at 4:05 am but was reportedly delayed by more than three hours.
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Air India Pilot Detained In Vancouver Over Alcohol Smell, Flight Delayed
Air India, however, in its statement, said that the pilot was detained after the Canadian authorities raised concerns regarding his "fitness for duty".
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Will Windfall Tax Hike On Aviation Fuel Fom ₹29.5 To ₹42 Per Litre Make Flying Costlier For Travellers?
Government's windfall tax hike on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and other fuels is expected to have an impact on India's aviation sector.
-
IndiGo Pilot's Mid-Air Encounter With 'Kattappa' Actor Sathyaraj Wins Internet: "No Stardom, Just Pure Humility"
An IndiGo pilot had a viral in-flight meeting with veteran actor Sathyaraj, known for his role as Kattappa in the Baahubali series.
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Indian Carriers Cancelled Over 10,000 International Flights Since Iran War: Aviation Ministry
"Flights, especially to Europe and North America by Indian carriers, have to take longer routes, which has increased travel time and associated cost," Asangba Chuba Ao said.
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Air India Gets Temporary Pilot Duty Relaxation Amid Mideast War Disruptions
The restrictions over the airspace due to the US-Israeli war on Iran have forced airlines to take longer alternate routes, increasing flight durations in several long-haul sectors.
-
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Quits: A Lookback At The Crisis That Hit Airline
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned Tuesday evening as the airline which still holds nearly 60 per cent of the market battles back from the December 2025 operational crisis caused by failure to comply with revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules.
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200 IndiGo Passengers Stuck For Almost 5 Hours On Chennai-Singapore Flight, Video Goes Viral
An IndiGo spokesperson said that the aircraft had returned to the bay due to a "minor technical snag".
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After Surge In Aviation Accidents, Regulator Tightens Rules For Non-Scheduled Operators
The civil aviation regulator DGCA announced a series of safety measures for non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) following a high-level meeting to address a recent surge in aviation incidents.
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500 Lufthansa Passengers Trapped Overnight On Planes At Munich Airport
Lufthansa stranded 500 passengers overnight on five planes at Munich Airport due to bad weather, airport closure, and a bus driver shortage.
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India To Send Air Force Instructors To UK To Train British Fighter Pilots
A major facility of Britain's air force responsible for creating the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots will get new trainers from India, a statement said.
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IndiGo Ready To Comply With Flight Duty Time Limitations From Today
IndiGo has decided to comply with the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms from today, February 11, marking the end of a one-time temporary exemption granted to the airline following large-scale flight disruptions late last year.
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IndiGo Says It Has 'Optimum' Pilot Pool As Flight Duty Norm Relaxations End
IndiGo, which faced massive flight disruptions in early December, on Tuesday said it has an optimum pool of staff to ensure stable operations as regulator DGCA's temporary pilot duty norm relaxations for the country's largest airline come to an end.
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Won't Cancel Any Flights Under New Rules: IndiGo Tells Aviation Regulator
Low-cost carrier IndiGo has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it does not plan to cancel any flights after February 10.
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Indigo Has Enough Pilots, Operations Stabilised: Aviation Watchdog
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise operations at IndiGo.
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Video: Chaos On Thailand-Bound IndiGo Flight As Pilot Refuses To Fly After Duty Hours
The IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Thailand's Krabi was scheduled to fly out at 4:05 am but was reportedly delayed by more than three hours.
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Air India Pilot Detained In Vancouver Over Alcohol Smell, Flight Delayed
Air India, however, in its statement, said that the pilot was detained after the Canadian authorities raised concerns regarding his "fitness for duty".
