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SpiceJet’s shrinking fleet puts international operations under scrutiny
With just 21 planes, SpiceJet risks falling below the regulatory threshold for international operations, which requires airlines to have at least 20 aircraft or deploy 20% of capacity on domestic routes, whichever is higher.
4 min read5 May 2026Pilot deaths trigger fresh push for fatigue rule compliance
India’s pilots are pushing for full compliance of duty and rest norms, warning that continued relaxations risk safety and crew well-being. Citing recent deaths and rising fatigue concerns, they want a clear timeline to end exemptions, even as airlines face operational and staffing pressures.
3 min read1 May 2026Civil aviation ministry suspends 60% free seat selection rule pending review
The move had triggered strong objections from carriers, which argued that such a mandate could disrupt existing fare structures under India’s deregulated aviation pricing regime.
2 min read2 Apr 2026US‑Israel war with Iran: Crude spikes, rupee crashes, airspace shuts — Indian airlines stare at ₹180 bn losses
Ongoing conflict in West Asia has plunged India's aviation sector into crisis, leading to over 1,100 flight cancellations and rising operational costs. The closure of crucial airspaces and a depreciating rupee are pressuring airlines, with estimated losses reaching ₹170–180 billion.
3 min read10 Mar 2026Tech Turbulence: Navitaire outage briefly jolts IndiGo, Akasa, AIX check-ins
A worldwide technology snag at Navitaire, an airline reservation platform, caused temporary disruption for some Indian carriers on Thursday morning. Systems were restored swiftly with no major flight delays.
3 min read19 Feb 2026Akasa Air sees light at end of delivery tunnel as aircraft flows steady, pilot hiring restarts
After nearly two years of delivery disruptions, steadier aircraft flows are allowing the airline to restart hiring and pursue growth without costly stop-gap measures.
4 min read9 Feb 2026IndiGo, Air India, Akasa to add 240 aircraft in two years
The new Airbus and Boeing aircraft will help Indian airlines expand their fleets, after months of delay and slowdown in route expansion plans, both at domestic and international levels.
3 min read30 Jan 2026Akasa Air resumes pilot hiring after 18-month pause as fleet expansion restarts
Akasa Air has resumed pilot hiring after an 18-month pause as Boeing deliveries restart, with the airline set to expand its fleet to 34 aircraft by end-February.
3 min read29 Jan 2026November Air Traffic Data: IndiGo's market share drops 2%; SpiceJet, Air India's pie rise amid surging passenger load
November data showed that IndiGo's market share dropped 2%, while competitors like Tata Group-owned Air India and SpiceJet witnessed an increase amid passenger load surge. Here's what ICRA expects for the Indian aviation market by the end of FY2025-26.
2 min read30 Dec 2025IndiGo, Akasa Air to start flights from Navi Mumbai airport next month — Check routes, cities, and other details here
Carriers IndiGo Airlines and Akasa Air are set to begin flights from Navi Mumbai airport on December 25. Check here for which routes both airlines will operate, which cities will be connected, and other details on the new Mumbai airport.
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