Civil Aviation Ministry

August 12, 2026 12:03 AM

AAIB takes up probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight after sudden 300-foot altitude variation

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched an investigation into an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi after the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude variation of around 300 feet during cruise on August 4. The incident involved an Air India Airbus A320, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. According to the authorities, 20 passengers and four cabin crew members sust...

August 6, 2026 9:36 AM

Centre approves 11 new flying training organisations to boost India’s pilot training capacity

In a major push to strengthen India's pilot training ecosystem amid rapid growth in the civil aviation sector, the government on Wednesday awarded Letters of Intent (LoIs) for the establishment of 11 new Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) across seven Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu presented the LoIs and also chaired a roundtable interaction with existing Flying Training Organisations, during which he launched the FTO IFR Sl...

August 6, 2026 9:34 AM

Pawan Hans signs MoU with Norway’s Noemi Aerospace to explore electric seaplane technology

Government-owned helicopter operator Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway-based Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) to explore collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, including electric seaplane solutions, as India seeks to expand regional connectivity through green aviation. The non-binding agreement was signed in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sin...

August 4, 2026 10:15 PM

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lands safely after mid-air altitude variation; DGCA launches probe

An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey on Tuesday before stabilising and landing safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a detailed investigation into the incident. According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, Air India Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft (registration VT-EXO), was carrying 137 passengers, including three infan...

July 25, 2026 5:55 PM

Government warns passengers against fake Air Suvidha 2.0 websites

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday issued a public advisory warning air passengers against fraudulent websites and portals impersonating Air Suvidha 2.0 and attempting to collect money by redirecting users to payment gateways. The ministry said it has come to notice that several unauthorised websites are misleading passengers by claiming to offer Air Suvidha 2.0 services and asking for payments during the submission process. The ministry clarified that Air Suvidha 2.0 services are comp...

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...

July 17, 2026 12:13 PM

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off first direct flight from NAMO Airport, connecting Daman to Delhi

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, flagged off the inaugural Daman-Delhi-Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman on Thursday, marking the Union Territory's first-ever direct air connectivity with the national capital. Operated by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air, the inaugural flight marked a significant milestone in the government's efforts to democratis...

May 21, 2026 11:31 AM

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates Bhagwan Birsa Munda statue, passenger facilities at Ranchi airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated a series of passenger-centric and culturally themed facilities at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, including a statue and feature wall dedicated to tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth along with senior officials from the aviation sector and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The newly launched facilities include the...

March 12, 2026 10:00 PM

India resumes flights to Riyadh as Civil Aviation Ministry monitors West Asia air travel

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region, as Indian airlines gradually resume services affected by the regional developments. The ministry said flight operations by Indian carriers to and from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia resumed on March 12, restoring an important air link between the two countries. On the first day of resumption, three flights were operated to ...

March 11, 2026 10:29 AM

India keeps close watch on West Asia situation; airlines adjust operations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu is overseeing the situation and remains in regular contact with airlines and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and timely responses. According to the ministry, passenger safety and continuity of services remain the top priority as airlines make operational adjustments...