The platform aggregates data from more than ten certified weather providers and over 40 weather products into a single interface, enabling pilots to access weather and operational information throughout a flight. SITA has launched SITA eWAS+, an electronic flight bag application that combines weather and operational data in a single interface, enabling pilots to assess...
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Digi Yatra Begins International Trials at Seven Airports Ahead of Wider Rollout
During the beta trial phase between November and December 2026, eligible Indian citizens holding e-passports will be able to use Digi Yatra at designated airport touchpoints while travelling on select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. India has begun trials of its digital travel identity platform Digi Yatra for international passengers at seven...
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DGCA Clears Air India Flying Academy as Carrier Expands Pilot Training Capacity
The approval marks another step in Air India’s broader strategy to build training and talent-development infrastructure as the airline expands its fleet and network. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has approved Air India Flying Academy at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, clearing the way for the airline to begin pilot...
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Adani Airports, IHCL Sign Multi-Hotel Deal for 2,000 Rooms Across Four Cities
The agreement aligns with Adani Airports’ broader airport city strategy, under which its subsidiary, Adani Airport City Ltd, is developing more than 655 acres of land across eight airports in seven states. Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) have signed one of India’s largest multi-hotel operating agreements, covering eight...
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IndiGo Revenue Jumps 26% in Q2 FY2027, But Fuel Costs Push Airline to ₹18.8 Billion Loss
Despite strong revenue growth, profitability remained under pressure as fuel costs surged 67.2 per cent year-on-year to ₹99.7 billion. IndiGo reported a 25.9 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹233.6 billion in the September quarter, supported by higher yields and disciplined capacity deployment, although elevated aviation fuel costs and rupee depreciation pushed...
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Civil Aviation Ministry Reviews Fog Readiness Ahead of Winter Aviation Season
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked airlines and airports to strengthen fog-season preparedness and passenger facilitation ahead of the 2026-27 winter period. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has directed airlines, airports and aviation agencies to strengthen preparedness for the upcoming fog season, with a focus on minimising passenger inconvenience through timely communication, operational...
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IndiGo to Build Navi Mumbai International Hub with 12 Overseas Routes from February 2027
The announcement marks a significant step in the development of Mumbai’s dual-airport system and the emergence of NMIA as a new international gateway. IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) have finalised plans to begin the airline’s international operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from February 2027, marking a significant step in the development...
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Akasa Air Launches Daily Vizag-Delhi Flights, Boosting Connectivity to Andhra Pradesh
The entry of a third scheduled carrier on the Visakhapatnam-Delhi route marks a significant boost to one of the city’s busiest domestic air corridors. GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL), the GMR Aero-led consortium that developed and operates the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, has announced the introduction of Akasa Air’s daily direct...
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Air India Begins Construction of Advanced MRO Facility at Delhi Airport
The facility is expected to improve fleet availability by consolidating aircraft inspections, cabin maintenance and defect rectification activities, reducing aircraft ground time. Air India has broken ground on a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), marking another step in the airline’s ongoing transformation programme. The facility is...
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SITA to Acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, Expanding Global Airport Technology Capabilities
The proposed acquisition will strengthen SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations across the air transport industry once completed. SITA, a global air transport IT provider, has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which delivers passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations technology. The proposed acquisition will strengthen SITA’s ability to deliver...