Ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano disrupts major international flights from Delhi

November 25, 2025 11:43 AM

Ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano disrupts major international flights from Delhi

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years, prompting India to issue aviation alerts as ash clouds drifted across several northern states. Major carriers, including IndiGo and Akasa Air, adjusted their operations in response to the shifting plume as the impact on airspace became clearer. Authorities instructed airports to maintain heightened readiness as the ash cloud, travelling rapidly at high altitudes, entered Gujarat before moving over Rajasthan, Del...

India’s airline industry to see 11-14% operating profit this fiscal: Report

August 21, 2025 2:01 PM

India’s airline industry to see 11-14% operating profit this fiscal: Report

The domestic airline industry is expected to witness an operating profit of 11-14% to ₹20,000-21,000 crore this fiscal (FY26), a report stated on Thursday.  The second half of this fiscal, which typically accounts for 50-55% of annual traffic, is expected to see faster growth, Crisil Ratings said in its report. However, this fiscal year, the growth is expected to remain moderate compared to ₹23,500 crore in the last fiscal year, due to muted demand in the first quarter and an anticipated ...

DGCA audit flags findings across airlines; Alliance Air, Air India among top operators under scrutiny

July 30, 2025 5:47 PM

DGCA audit flags findings across airlines; Alliance Air, Air India among top operators under scrutiny

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released its latest audit findings of scheduled Indian airlines, offering insights into operational and safety compliance as part of its Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) under the Safety Oversight Programme. Air India, the country's flag carrier, has come under scrutiny after the audit report recorded 51 findings against the airline - the second-highest among all scheduled operators - trailing only Alliance Air, which registered 57 findings. T...