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Canada seeks Air India probe into pilot reporting under alcohol influence

SECTOR | 02 Jan 2026, 05:46PM

Business Standard

Earlier this year, the DGCA proposed tightened rules on alcohol testing for crew members, including one that would have a pilot lose their license permanently after three positive tests

Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol, source says

Business Line | 02 Jan 2026, 12:14PM 3 more

Canada seeks report after Air India pilot flagged for alcohol before duty

Business Standard | 01 Jan 2026, 10:38PM

Air India Pilot Detained At Vancouver For Failing Breath Test Ahead Of Long-Haul Flight To Delhi

NDTV Profit | 01 Jan 2026, 10:42AM

Air India pilot detained in Canada over alcohol smell; Delhi flight delayed

Business Standard | 01 Jan 2026, 09:52AM

Bangladesh to choose Boeing over Airbus, plans to procure 14 aircraft

SECTOR | 02 Jan 2026, 07:04AM

Business Standard

Bangladesh has decided in principle to procure 14 aircraft from US multinational Boeing, opting out of its rival European conglomerate Airbus after a protracted competition that also saw extensive diplomatic engagement by the countries concerned. State-run BSS news agency reported that Biman Bangladesh Airlines decided to procure the Boeing aircraft at its annual general meeting as part of its fleet expansion plan. "The approved order comprises eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and four Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft," the report said, adding, however, that the deal would be finalised following further price negotiations and after meeting other terms set by Biman's techno-finance committee.

Air India claims lead over IndiGo on Mumbai-Delhi mega air route

SECTOR | 02 Jan 2026, 12:20AM

Business Standard

Mumbai-Delhi corridor ranks among world's top 10 as competition pushes fares lower

Relief For Airlines: ATF Price Cut By 7% Check Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai

SECTOR | 01 Jan 2026, 06:01PM

NDTV Profit

Fuel makes up nearly 40% of airline operating costs.

DGCA seeks explanation from AI for operating Dreamliner despite snags

SECTOR | 01 Jan 2026, 10:40AM

Business Line

Non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the flight operated on June 28 this year has also been mentioned in the notice

DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice To Air India Pilots Over Safety Lapses, Seeks Reply In Two Weeks

NDTV Profit | 01 Jan 2026, 09:57AM 2 more

DGCA questions Air India for operating Dreamliner despite technical snags

Business Standard | 01 Jan 2026, 08:24AM

DGCA Seeks Explanation From AI For Operating Dreamliner Despite Snags

NDTV Profit | 31 Dec 2025

Adani Group pushes for more flying rights to boost traffic at its airports

SECTOR | 31 Dec 2025

Business Standard

The Adani Group's stance contrasts with the country's two largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India, which want New Delhi to be cautious about opening local skies to overseas carriers

Air China orders 60 Airbus A320neo jets in $9.5 billion deal

Business Line | 31 Dec 2025 2 more

Air India Express inducts first line-fit Boeing 737-8, fleet touches 51

Business Line | 31 Dec 2025

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

Delhi airport sees 148 flight cancellations due to low visibility conditions

SECTOR | 31 Dec 2025

Business Line

n a post on X in the morning, DIAL said visibility at the airport is improving but a few flights may still be affected

Delhi Airport Cancels 148 Flight Due To Dense Fog, Low Visibility Conditions

SECTOR | 31 Dec 2025

NDTV Profit

Indira Gandhi International Airport handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.

6 flights at Srinagar Airport cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

Business Standard | 31 Dec 2025 9 more

Navi Mumbai airport crosses 25,000 passengers in first five days

Business Line | 31 Dec 2025

Over 180 flights cancelled as dense fog hits North India; delays continue

November Air Traffic Data: IndiGo's market share drops 2%; SpiceJet, Air India's pie rise amid surging passenger load

livemint | 30 Dec 2025

Fog disrupts Delhi airport operations; 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted

Business Line | 30 Dec 2025

Dense fog disrupts Delhi airport ops; 118 flights cancelled, 130 delayed

AI Express pilot arrested, released on bail in passenger assault case

Air India Express Pilot Accused Of Hitting Passenger Arrested

NDTV Profit | 30 Dec 2025

Delhi Police arrests Air India Express pilot for assault at IGI Airport

Business Line | 30 Dec 2025

AI Express passenger assault case: Pilot joins probe; questioning underway

Stocks to watch: RITES, Bharat Forge, IndiGo, Lupin, among 8 shares in focus today; Check list here

SECTOR | 31 Dec 2025

livemint

Stocks attracting investor interest include RITES, securing a $3.6 million contract, and Bharat Forge, with a 1,662 crore deal for carbines. InterGlobe Aviation faces a 458.26 crore GST demand, while Lupin's acquisition of VISUfarma is set for completion by February 2026.

Objective is to make air travel accessible...': Shankh Airlines chairman says operations likely to start in January

SECTOR | 30 Dec 2025

livemint

Shankh Airlines, led by Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, will launch in January with three Airbus aircraft, focusing on connecting Lucknow to major cities. Here's everything we know about the airline.