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From Textile Engineering to the Cockpit: Indian Pilot Praised as Hero After Flydubai Drama

By Uniquetimesorg October 1, 2026 0

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero in India and Israel after helping avert a potential disaster aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. According to Israeli officials, Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight but managed to activate the cockpit door release, allowing passengers and crew to overpower […]Continue Reading

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Akasa Air in Talks for 200+ Boeing 737 MAX Jets

By Uniquetimesorg September 25, 2026 0

India’s Akasa Air is in talks with Boeing to order more than 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. A decision on the potential order is expected early next year, with final terms likely to be concluded in the second half of 2027. The proposed purchase would support […]Continue Reading

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Air India Expands Drug Testing To All Pilots

By Uniquetimesorg August 13, 2026 0

Air India will begin mandatory substance testing for all its pilots, expanding checks beyond existing regulatory requirements after a captain involved in a serious mid-air incident tested positive for marijuana. The airline said the testing would cover substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations and would also include pilots from its budget subsidiary, Continue Reading

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India Finds No Fault in Boeing 787 Fuel Switch After Air India Inspection

By Uniquetimesorg July 29, 2026 0

India’s civil aviation ministry has confirmed that a detailed examination by Boeing found no abnormality in the fuel control switch of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The inspection was carried out after pilots operating a London–Bengaluru flight reported a possible issue with the switch in February. Deputy Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol informed Continue Reading

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DGCA Approves Embraer E-Jets for Commercial Operations in India

By Uniquetimesorg July 7, 2026 0

India’s aviation sector received a boost as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted type certification to Embraer’s E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the fuel-efficient E195-E2. The approval allows these aircraft to operate commercially in India, confirming they meet the country’s safety and airworthiness standards under the Continue Reading

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IndiGo Introduces Cheaper Cabin-Baggage-Only Fares

By Uniquetimesorg July 1, 2026 0

India’s largest airline IndiGo has introduced a new lower-cost ticket option for passengers travelling with only cabin baggage. The move comes as airlines continue to unbundle services in an effort to offer more flexible and budget-friendly fare choices to travellers. The new entry-level fare, called “IndiGo Lite,” is designed for economy passengers and provides a […]Continue Reading

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Air India Reconsiders Expansion as Tata Group Pushes Cost-Cutting Measures

By Uniquetimesorg June 12, 2026 0

Air India is reportedly scaling back its ambitious growth plans as the Tata Group urges the airline to focus on reducing mounting losses and stabilizing operations. According to sources familiar with the matter, the carrier is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing to defer deliveries from its massive order book of around 500 […]Continue Reading

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SpiceJet Faces Pay Delays Amid Cash Crunch

By Uniquetimesorg June 9, 2026 0

Indian airline SpiceJet is facing mounting financial pressure, leading to delays in salary payments for many pilots since March. Internal messages reviewed by Reuters reveal growing frustration among flight crew, with some pilots reporting financial hardship as the airline works through cash-flow challenges. SpiceJet acknowledged payment delays, saying salaries are being Continue Reading

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IndiGo Suspends Six International Routes Amid Rising Costs and Airspace Restrictions

By Uniquetimesorg June 5, 2026 0

India’s IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has announced the suspension of flights to six international destinations starting July 1. The affected routes include Hong Kong, Shanghai, Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap. The airline cited rising operating costs, higher jet fuel prices, and ongoing airspace restrictions as key reasons behind the decision. Continue Reading

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Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for Airlines

By Uniquetimesorg June 3, 2026 0

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time Price Stabilisation Fund of up to ₹10,000 crore to protect Indian airlines from sharp fluctuations in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The government said the support would be extended to oil marketing companies (OMCs) through interest-free advances routed via the […]Continue Reading