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SECTOR | 11 Nov 2025

Aviation security body orders mandatory ladder-points checks for flights

Business Standard

Secondary ladder point checking for all flights has been made compulsory at airports as part of enhanced security measures following the blast in the national capital on Monday. Full search of aircraft and catering services of aircraft, strict monitoring of non-scheduled flight operations, including air ambulance, random checking of passengers' baggage are among the other security measures put in place by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). "In view of the recent blast in New Delhi and subsequent surcharged security scenario, it is necessary to enhance security measures at all the civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, air force stations, helipads, flying schools, aviation training institutes etc...," the BCAS said in an advisory. The enhanced security measures are to ensure that there are no untoward incidents, it said in the advisory, dated November 10. According to the BCAS, Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) has been made compulsory for

Report GPS spoofing incidents within 10 min of occurrence: DGCA to airlines

Business Standard | 11 Nov 2025 4 more

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SECTOR | 11 Nov 2025

IndiGo inks codeshare pact with China Southern Airlines

Business Line

The agreement was signed today following the launch of IndiGo's Delhi-Guangzhou flight

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SECTOR | 11 Nov 2025

After FTOs, DGCA plans review of AME schools

Business Line

The proposed review will cover adherence to CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) standards, infrastructure adequacy, and instructor qualifications

Aviation

SECTOR | 10 Nov 2025

Tenneco Clean Air India IPO GMP: What Does Grey Market Signal Ahead Of Nov. 12 Launch?

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The grey market premium for the mainboard offer has declined by as much as 30% since Friday, November 7, when it was Rs 87.

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SECTOR | 10 Nov 2025

Maldives president inaugurates airport built with assistance from India

Business Standard

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, a project funded under the Indian government's Line of Credit assistance, calling it a gateway to prosperity for the country's north. Muizzu inaugurated the airport on Sunday and described it as a "catalyst for unlocking the potential of the northern Maldives and enhancing global connectivity", according to a statement by the President's Office. Calling it a gateway to prosperity for the north, he said, This is not just an airport, it is a symbol of economic transformation." Muizzu said that the newly opened airport would bring further advancement to tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and the economy, as well as social development to the north, the Sun.mv news portal reported. The inauguration was attended by Indian Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and senior officials from both nations. Speaking on the occasion, Muizzu said the airport serves as a monument that testifies to the

US airlines' cancellations top 2,000 for 1st time since shutdown cuts began

Business Standard | 10 Nov 2025 5 more

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SECTOR | 09 Nov 2025

Germany to purchase 20 more Airbus helicopters in 1 billion defence deal

Business Standard

The funding commitment, first reported by Bloomberg, is contained in a finance ministry paper to be presented to parliament, seen by Reuters on Sunday

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SECTOR | 09 Nov 2025

Air India steps up customer focus, plans new culture as Vistara merger completes a year

Business Line

Changes are being put in place as it negotiates the challenges caused by the Ahmedabad air crash and the closure ofPakistan's airspace that have resulted in higher costs and reduction in flights

Aviation

SECTOR | 08 Nov 2025

Ops normal at Delhi airport; govt to carry out analysis of ATC glitch

Business Standard

Airline operations at the Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, are normal now, airport operator DIAL said on Saturday, a day after a glitch with the air traffic control system delayed more than 800 flights. The technical problem with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports the air traffic control's flight planning process, continued for over 15 hours, from around 5:45 am on Friday before the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said at around 9 pm that the issue had been addressed. In a statement, the civil aviation ministry said the system was fully restored to automatic mode by Saturday afternoon and that there were no flight cancellations on Saturday owing to the issue. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital, which has four runways, handles more than 1,500 flight movements daily. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has directed officials to carry out a detailed root-cause analysis of the technical glitch and also h

US hit with second day of flight cuts as shutdown drags on

Business Line | 08 Nov 2025 9 more

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SECTOR | 08 Nov 2025

Air India Express expands network, adds Nagpur and Abu Dhabi routes

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Nagpur's inclusion further consolidates Air India Express' presence in Maharashtra

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SECTOR | 08 Nov 2025

Delhi Airport Issues Advisory: 'All Operations Are Normal'

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The Delhi Airport, India's busiest airport, plunged into chaos on Friday, as more than 800 domestic and international flights were delayed due to the air traffic control system's technical issue.

Chaos at Delhi airport: Air traffic control glitch hits over 800 flights

Business Standard | 07 Nov 2025 3 more