Ministry of Civil Aviation

October 30, 2026 11:22 PM

Helicopter Crashes in Forest Area Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand

A helicopter operated by M/S Transbharat Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed in the forest area near Chai village in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, on October 30. The helicopter, bearing registration number VT-HCX and of type AS350B3, took off from Badrinath helipad at 1314 hrs and was en route to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun with one pilot and five passengers on board. The wreckage has been located, and search and rescue operations are underway, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Civil...

October 16, 2026 11:49 AM

Civil Aviation Minister Urges Pawan Hans to Expand Helicopter, Seaplane Services

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has called on Pawan Hans to expand helicopter operations, revive seaplane services and explore emerging technologies such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to strengthen India's aviation sector. Addressing the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of Pawan Hans in New Delhi on Thursday, the Minister highlighted the company's potential to improve regional connectivity, provide emergency medical services and promote religious touri...

June 25, 2026 2:58 PM

Centre Launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal for Ebola Screening of International Travellers

Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), on Thursday launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal to strengthen public health surveillance at Points of Entry across India amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The upgraded portal has been developed in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, following the World Health Organization's dec...

April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Ram Mohan Naidu unveils second phase of FTO Rankings; India eyes 30,000 pilots amid aviation boom

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has released the second phase of rankings for Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Flying Training Organisations (FTOs), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem. The rankings, compiled by the DGCA under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), aim to improve transparency, enhance safety standards, and promote accountability across flying training institutes. The first phase of the ranking framework ...

April 8, 2026 10:13 PM

Government announces relief measures for airlines, cuts airport charges by 25%

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a series of relief measures for domestic airlines, including a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges, amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The move is aimed at easing operational cost pressures on Indian carriers and ensuring that air travel remains affordable for passengers despite rising global fuel prices. Relief Amid Rising ATF Costs The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said the aviation secto...

March 9, 2026 10:37 AM

Over 52,000 Indians return safely from Gulf amid Iran war: MEA

More than 52,000 Indians have returned safely from the Gulf region between March 1 and 7 as the conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt travel across West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday. Of these, 32,107 passengers travelled on Indian carriers, the ministry said. “India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on...

December 15, 2025 11:32 AM

Airports Authority of India warns of flight disruptions amid dense fog in Northern India

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays. In an X post, AAI stated, "Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India...Dense fog conditions are prevailing across Delhi and several airports in Northern India, leading to reduced visibility and potential flight disruptions." ...

October 25, 2025 1:47 PM

Civil Aviation Ministry reports strong mid-term progress under special campaign 5.0

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reported significant progress in its ongoing participation in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, being conducted from October 2 to October 31. The campaign focuses on promoting efficiency, transparency, and cleanliness across government offices. According to the Ministry, 87 per cent of public grievance redressal targets have already been achieved. So far, 4,988 physical files have been weeded out, and 405 cleanliness drives have...

October 24, 2025 5:39 PM

India finalises winter schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, adds four new airports

The government on Friday announced that the winter schedule for domestic airlines has been finalised, with New Amravati, Hissar, Purnia, and Rupsi airports added to the network. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, final slot clearances were received from respective airport operators after the slot conference meeting held in September. The winter schedule shows a 5.95 per cent growth in weekly departures compared to Winter Schedule 2024. “Winter Schedule 2025 (WS25), effective from O...

September 30, 2025 3:46 PM

India re-elected to ICAO Council with stronger mandate

India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term, securing more votes than in the previous election held in 2022. The elections were conducted on 27 September during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session in Montreal, Canada. Part II of the ICAO Council comprises States making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. India’s stronger mandate reflects the growing c...