New Airline NOCs: No Threat to IndiGo-Air India Duopoly
Three new airlines got NOCs, but experts say structural barriers and high costs will prevent them from challenging IndiGo and Air India's 90% market share. Read the full analysis.
Three new airlines got NOCs, but experts say structural barriers and high costs will prevent them from challenging IndiGo and Air India's 90% market share. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad gears up to host Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, from Jan 28-31. Explore global aerospace innovations and India's soaring aviation sector.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
India's aviation sector expands as the government grants NOC to three new airlines, including a Ratan Tata-backed venture. Discover the new players and what this means for flyers.
IIT Madras Pravartak and France's ENAC launch a joint Aviation Safety Management course for professionals. Applications open until Jan 31, 2026. Strengthen India's aviation safety.
Government data reveals over 2,400 technical faults in Indian aircraft since 2021, with 2025 recording the lowest incidents. IndiGo and other carriers show improvement. Read the full analysis.
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations reignite debate over DGCA's leadership by generalist IAS officers, questioning regulatory oversight and aviation safety in India's booming sector.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training at Patiala Flying Club and a Rs 7 crore Aviation Museum to democratize the aviation sector for common people.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training, making aviation careers accessible. The state is building a robust aviation ecosystem with affordable, world-class training.
From AI-powered baggage tracking at Paris CDG to India's massive cloud platform for 61 airports, digitisation is reshaping air travel. Discover the tech cutting $5bn baggage losses and India's unique system-wide leap.
GMR Group and Mansas Trust sign MoU for India's first Aviation EduCity in Visakhapatnam. The 136-acre project near Bhogapuram airport aims to address the skilled pilot and crew shortage, creating thousands of jobs. #Aviation #AndhraPradesh #Development
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues that India's aviation sector needs robust competition and smarter regulation, not the breakup of IndiGo, to ensure a healthy market for all. Read his detailed analysis.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Aviation expert supports DGCA's action against IndiGo for violating mandatory crew rest norms. The safety rule, enforced since July 2024, aims to prevent pilot fatigue. Read the full details.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'monopoly model' claim amid IndiGo's 6-day crisis, stressing competition and passenger relief. Read the full political clash.
IndiGo flight disruptions continue for third day. Despite govt fare cap directive, passengers face exorbitant ticket prices & chaos at Delhi airport. Full story.
Congress accuses BJP government of creating aviation duopoly leading to IndiGo crisis. Opposition says PM Modi's promise of ease of air travel has failed. Read full analysis.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram calls the IndiGo crisis a symptom of market duopoly, advocating for a more competitive aviation sector to benefit consumers.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu vows strict action after IndiGo's operational crisis. Centre forms inquiry committee, focuses on restoring normalcy for passengers. Details inside.
Massive disruptions at Indian airports expose systemic failures. IndiGo's operational lapses and DGCA's regulatory oversight are under scrutiny. Read the full analysis of the December 2025 crisis.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slams the government's aviation 'monopoly model' after a massive IndiGo systems failure disrupts flights nationwide. Details on the chaos and political fallout.
IndiGo's parent company sees market cap erode by ₹16,190 crore as new pilot duty rules trigger operational chaos. CEO expects normalcy by Dec 15. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government has launched a high-level inquiry and suspended DGCA's FDTL orders for IndiGo after a pilot duty time controversy. Get the full details.
Rajya Sabha members question IndiGo's market dominance after 500+ flight cancellations. Concerns over passenger rights and lack of competition in Indian aviation.
Rahul Gandhi targets the government's aviation policy after an IndiGo incident, arguing its 'monopoly model' makes ordinary Indians pay the price. Read the full analysis.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
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.