Etihad Tops 2026 Safest Airlines List, Asian Carriers Shine
Etihad Airways leads the 2026 safest airlines ranking by Airlineratings.com. Four Asian carriers make the top ten, but no Indian airline features in the list this year.
Etihad Airways leads the 2026 safest airlines ranking by Airlineratings.com. Four Asian carriers make the top ten, but no Indian airline features in the list this year.
Cirium's 2025 On-Time Performance Review reveals global leaders. IndiGo secures a top 10 spot in Asia-Pacific, highlighting operational excellence for Indian travellers.
Direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan restarts after a 10-year gap. Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines will operate weekly flights, boosting trade and people-to-people ties.
IndiGo begins inducting Airbus A321 XLR jets, replacing damp-leased Turkish Boeing 777s on Delhi/Mumbai-Istanbul routes. DGCA denied lease extensions amid diplomatic tensions. Read more.
DGCA bans power banks for charging devices mid-flight. New guidelines enhance safety, allowing only airline-provided USB ports. Check the full list of new rules.
IndiGo's dominance in India's domestic aviation market weakened in November 2025, with its share falling to 63.6%. Rivals Air India Group and SpiceJet gained, while overall passenger traffic grew by 6.92%. Read the full DGCA report analysis.
Amid the Indigo row, DGCA transfers a senior official. Get the full story on the regulatory action and its implications for aviation safety in India.
DGCA grants Air Operator Certificates to Fly91 and Air India Express's AIX Connect after reviewing IndiGo's fog-related chaos. Read about the new aviation players.
The Indian government has granted initial approval to two new airlines, Al-Hind Air and FlyExpress, boosting aviation competition and connectivity. Read the full details here.
India's aviation sector expands as Al Hind Air and FlyExpress receive NOCs. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms the developments. Read the latest updates here.
DGCA mandates IndiGo to return all wet-leased planes from Turkey by March 2026. No further extensions granted for Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines after February. Details inside.
Chennai consumer court holds Emirates & United Airlines liable for lost baggage, orders ₹5 lakh compensation to an orthopaedic surgeon. Details on the landmark ruling inside.
Brazil's Azul SA, now backed by United and American Airlines, exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It plans a domestic focus, profit by 2026, and will handle World Cup travel demand. Read the full story.
IndiGo faces operational turbulence as new pilot duty-time limits, staffing shortages, and an aggressive winter schedule reveal deep flaws in its crew planning model. Discover the full story.
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens with over 220 flight cancellations at Delhi & Mumbai airports. DGCA issues show cause notice to CEO, forms inquiry panel. Details inside.
New DGCA pilot safety regulations, enforced from November 1, 2025, are causing operational challenges for IndiGo and affecting air travel. Understand the rules and their impact.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
Indian carriers complete emergency software rollback on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft to prevent solar storm-related control issues. Read how airlines prevented major disruptions.
Indian airlines complete critical software upgrades for 323 operational A320 family aircraft, enhancing safety and operational efficiency across domestic fleets.
IndiGo, Air India complete critical software update on 323 Airbus A320 planes in just over a day, preventing mass flight cancellations. DGCA coordinated the emergency safety fix.
Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India successfully upgraded software on over 90% of 338 affected Airbus A320 aircraft with minimal flight disruptions. DGCA data shows only 4 cancellations during the process.
IndiGo becomes first major Indian operator to complete mandatory Airbus A320 fleet upgrades. Air India and Air India Express also report 90% completion. Read about the safety enhancements.
Indian carriers worked through weekend to roll back Airbus A320 software update that posed solar radiation risk. DGCA supervised operation affecting 338 aircraft with minimal disruptions.
Indian airlines complete software upgrades on 189 of 338 Airbus A320 aircraft to address flight control issues. DGCA mandates full compliance by November 30 deadline.
Airbus orders emergency software updates for 6000 A320 aircraft after solar radiation corrupts flight systems. Global travel chaos ensues during peak Thanksgiving season. Read full details.
A massive Airbus A320 software recall impacts 6,000 jets, threatening US holiday travel. Get the full list of affected airlines and the reason behind the urgent fix.
Airbus warns of solar radiation risk to A320 aircraft, orders precautionary measures for airlines. Learn about the safety directives affecting Indian carriers.
Technical directive from Airbus affects A320 fleet operations in India. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations. Check flight status before heading to airports.
Major Indian airlines face operational chaos as Airbus issues urgent upgrade alert for A320 fleet. IndiGo, Air India affected. Stay updated on flight status.
Airbus mandates urgent A320 fleet software update due to solar radiation risk, causing operational delays for airlines like American Airlines and Indian carriers. Stay informed on travel impacts.