Aviation Industry News
Too big to fail: Why IndiGo cancellations turned into a national crisis
Thousands of passengers were stranded—missing meetings, holidays and even weddings—as IndiGo cancelled more than 2,000 flights. Behind the chaos lies a deeper structural failure in India’s aviation market.
4 min read7 Dec 2025US airlines urge Congress to end shutdown ahead of holiday season, call working without pay unacceptable
Aviation leaders urge Congress to end the government shutdown, emphasising the negative impact on air traffic controllers and the economy. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned of booking declines and called for bipartisan support to ensure essential workers are paid during the busy holiday season.
2 min read2 Nov 2025Will provide support, says Singapore Airlines amid Air India seeking ₹10,000 crore aid from owners
Singapore Airlines said that the company will provide support to Air India, which is seeking ₹10,000 crore in financial support from its owners. Here's what the company spokesperson said.
2 min read31 Oct 2025Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri exits weeks after ₹1,200 cr funding round
The departure is the first from the founding team since the carrier's 2022 launch.
3 min read9 Oct 2025IndiGo, Air India CEO wages soar in troubled times; IndiGo hints at capacity cut in Q2
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd posted a 20% year-on-year decline in its profit to ₹2,176 crore for the June quarter due to headwinds for travel. The company has guided for a sequential capacity reduction in Q2 to improve profitability.
3 min read30 Jul 2025India’s aviation sector poised for long-term takeoff, says Jefferies; bets on IndiGo and GMR Airports
India's aviation sector is on a growth trajectory, driven by demographic trends and rising demand. Despite challenges, it has become the third-largest market globally by passenger volume, with significant potential for expansion, particularly in international travel.
3 min read15 Jul 2025How Bain Capital rescued Australia’s second-largest airline
The pitch to investors centered on Virgin Australia as a strong, profitable No. 2 player happy to focus primarily on domestic operations.
4 min read1 Jul 2025Turkish firm Çelebi Aviation faces Shiv Sena ultimatum to exit Mumbai airport. All you need to know
India-Pakistan Conflict: Citing national security concerns over Turkey’s alleged support for Pakistan in recent drone-related activities from across the border, Shiv Sena leader Murji Patel led a delegation to Mumbai airport calling for an end to its association with Çelebi on 13 May.
5 min read15 May 2025Air India seizing opportunity amid US-China tariffs war? Airline makes move for rejected Boeing jets — details here
Indian aviation giant Air India plans to acquire Boeing planes rejected by Chinese carriers, aiming to expedite its revival amid the US-China trade war. Here's what we know.
3 min read22 Apr 2025There are more opportunities than challenges in India: KLM CEO Marjan Rintel
The airline will start flights to Hyderabad in September, its fourth connection to India, for which it will deploy Boeing 777s, she said.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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