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July 17, 2026 4:18 PM

Modified UDAN strengthens India’s regional aviation network, charts next phase of affordable air connectivity

India's regional aviation landscape is set for a major expansion with the launch of the Modified UDAN Scheme, a decade-long programme that aims to deepen air connectivity, strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve last-mile access across the country. Building on the success of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN, which has transformed regional air travel over the past nine years, the modified scheme will be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of ₹28,840 c...

December 9, 2025 10:24 PM

Aviation ministry orders 10% cut in Indigo’s flight operations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday issued an order cutting IndiGo’s flight operations by 10 per cent after the crisis-hit airline cancelled hundreds of flights due to an acute pilot shortage under the new flight duty limitation rules. The directive came hours after the aviation regulator DGCA instructed the airline to trim its operations by 5 per cent earlier in the day. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said: “The Ministry considers it necessary to curtail IndiGo’s...

October 8, 2025 10:00 AM

Next-Gen Air Mobility Takes Off as eVTOL Join Dubai Airshow 2025 Line-Up

Preparations are underway for the most ambitious edition of the Dubai Airshow, set to open on 17 November under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. For the first time, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, known as eVTOL , will feature in the Airshow's flying display, underscoring Dubai's commitment to pioneering next-generation air mobility and sustainable aviation. The 19th edition of the Airshow...

September 18, 2025 2:36 PM

Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025: Airports Embrace Passenger-First Care Across India

In a bid to make airports more responsive to travelers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025. The initiative was kicked off from Hindon Airport by Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation. He said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi … has reshaped the very idea of governance over the past 11 years, anchoring it in service of the people. Drawing inspiration from this vision, we in aviation see every passenger as our priority … It is a celebration of our growth as w...

September 18, 2025 12:47 PM

Number of air travellers surges to 25 crore in 2025: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The number of air travellers in India has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from around 11 crore in 2014 to nearly 25 crore in 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the pan-India ‘Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025’ from Hindon Airport, the minister highlighted the significant growth of India’s aviation sector. Giving an example, he noted that Hindon Airport, which operated just one flight in 2020, is now connected to 16 cities across th...

June 18, 2025 10:01 AM

DGCA reviews operations of Air India and Air India Express

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting with senior officials of Air India and Air India Express to assess the operational health and regulatory compliance of both airlines, which collectively operate over 1,000 flights daily. The review focused on maintenance-related delays, recent airspace restrictions, and passenger facilitation practices. DGCA flagged concerns over delays linked to engineering and ground handling issues at Air India, urgi...

May 29, 2025 1:25 AM

PM GatiShakti: 94th Network Planning Group meeting reviews key metro and aviation projects

The 94th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) was held on Wednesday to assess five major infrastructure proposals aimed at strengthening India's multimodal connectivity and regional development. The proposals, spanning both Metro Rail and Civil Aviation sectors, were evaluated for their alignment with the core principles of PM GatiShakti, including last-mile connectivity, intermodal integration, and enhanced logistics efficiency. Th...