IndiGo has reinstated direct air connectivity with Mainland China and marked a long-haul milestone with its non-stop Mumbai-London service. October 26 marked a twin milestone for IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet size, as it reinstated direct air connectivity with Mainland China and launched its non-stop long-haul service between Mumbai and London....
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India to Host Asia-Pacific Aircraft Accident Investigation Meet for the First Time
India’s hosting of the meet signals its growing aviation leadership and push for stronger regional safety standards. In a significant milestone for aviation safety and international collaboration, India will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time. The four-day event, organised by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)...
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Delhi Airport Reopens Future-Ready Terminal 2 to Boost Passenger Flow and Airline Efficiency
The upgraded Terminal 2 at India’s busiest airport combines advanced systems with smart infrastructure to streamline passenger movement and rebalance airline operations. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), led by the GMR Group, has announced the reopening of the upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), effective from the intervening night of October...
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IndiGo Retains Dominance in Indian Skies as Four New Airports Join Winter Schedule 2025
With a 5.95 per cent rise in weekly departures and over 26,000 flights across 126 airports, the Winter Schedule 2025—effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026—signals continued recovery and expansion in domestic connectivity. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet size, remains the dominant player with 15,014 weekly departures, followed by...
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IndiGo Expands Saudi Connectivity with Daily Mumbai-Madinah Flights from November 15
With this expansion, IndiGo becomes the only Indian carrier offering direct connectivity between Mumbai and one of Islam’s holiest cities, reinforcing its strategic position in the Indo-Saudi aviation corridor. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volume and fleet size, is set to enhance connectivity to Saudi Arabia with the launch of daily, direct flights between...
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UDAN Turns Nine: 15.6 Million Flyers, ₹90 Billion Invested in Regional Aviation
Since launch, UDAN has operationalised 649 routes, connecting 93 underserved airports—including 15 heliports and two water aerodromes—and flown over 15.6 million passengers across 323,000 flights. India’s flagship Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik-Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) has completed nine years, transforming air travel for millions and reshaping connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. On Tuesday, the...
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Embraer-Mahindra Alliance to Deliver C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft for IAF
The alliance will explore manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and MRO opportunities to position India as a regional hub for the C-390 Millennium. In a strategic boost to India’s aerospace manufacturing ambitions, Brazilian aerospace major Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for...
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IndiGo Confirms 60 A350-900s, Signs Rolls-Royce Deal to Power Long-Haul Expansion
The confirmation of additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, along with the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine agreement, is expected to enhance IndiGo’s operational flexibility and accelerate its entry into new long-haul markets. IndiGo has doubled its wide-body commitment with a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total order to 60 jets. The agreement,...
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IndiGo to Launch Direct Athens Flights on India’s First Airbus A321XLR
The move signals a strategic leap in IndiGo’s international expansion and marks its entry into long-range narrow-body operations. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes, will begin direct flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi in January 2026, deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft on the route. The airline’s inaugural flight from Mumbai is scheduled...
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DGCA Launches Auto-Generated Computer Numbers for Flight Crew via Pariksha Portal
This reform is part of a broader digitisation drive aimed at accelerating approvals, minimising manual intervention, and enhancing transparency for students, pilots, and aviation stakeholders. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched auto-generation of computer numbers for flight crew (FC) candidates applying through the Pariksha portal, effective October 16. The...