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SpiceJet Faces Aviation Regulator Scrutiny

By Uniquetimesorg September 22, 2026 0

India’s aviation ministry has placed SpiceJet under closer operational and financial monitoring amid the airline’s continuing cash-flow challenges, a government official said on Tuesday. Authorities are monitoring the carrier through the aviation regulator to ensure its financial difficulties do not compromise flight operations or passenger safety. Civil Aviation Minister Continue Reading

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Delhi Airport’s Third Runway to Begin Operations

By Uniquetimesorg September 19, 2026 0

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will make its third runway, Runway 11R/29L, operational from September 20, 2026. The runway is expected to improve aircraft movement, reduce runway occupancy time and strengthen operational reliability during different weather conditions. The runway underwent an extensive rehabilitation programme that began in February. The work Continue Reading

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IndiGo Hits Record Market Share as Air India Scales Back

By Uniquetimesorg July 21, 2026 0

IndiGo achieved its highest-ever market share in June, reaching 66.3%, according to the latest DGCA data. The airline carried 89.2 lakh passengers during the month, further strengthening its dominance in India’s domestic aviation market, while Air India’s share fell to 23.9%. Air India carried 3.2 million passengers in June, its lowest monthly figure this year, […]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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India’s Aviation Regulator to Oversee Boeing Fuel-Switch Testing in Seattle Following Air India Incident

By Uniquetimesorg May 19, 2026 0

Indian air safety officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are scheduled to travel to Seattle in June to oversee Boeing’s laboratory testing of a Dreamliner fuel-control switch panel. The component was removed from an Air India 787 in February after pilots on a London-to-Bengaluru flight reported that the switches failed to remain […]Continue Reading

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Air India Flyer Alleges Costly Rebooking After Last-Minute Change

By Uniquetimesorg May 2, 2026 0

A passenger has raised concerns over a last-minute flight rescheduling by Air India, claiming he was forced to pay significantly higher fares to rebook a trip to Singapore. The flyer, who had booked a direct Delhi–Singapore flight for May 3 well in advance, said he received a notification after web check-in that the flight had […]Continue Reading

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CBI Arrests DGCA Official, Reliance Executive in Drone Import Bribery Case

By Uniquetimesorg April 20, 2026 0

India’s federal probe agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has arrested a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and a top executive from Reliance Industries over alleged bribery linked to drone import approvals. The accused have been identified as Mudavath Devula, a deputy director general at DGCA, and Bharat Mathur, […]Continue Reading

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India’s 60% Free Seat Rule Stays Despite Airline Opposition

By Uniquetimesorg March 30, 2026 0

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in India has mandated that airlines must allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge. Passengers can now select the majority of seats without paying extra, replacing the earlier system where preferred seats often came with additional fees. The rule is aimed at making air […]Continue Reading

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European Aviation Body Flags Safety Issues in Air India Flights

By Uniquetimesorg March 16, 2026 0

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has raised concerns over safety lapses in aircraft operated by Air India after conducting surprise inspections at several European airports. According to reports, the airline recorded a findings ratio of 1.96 in January, prompting EASA to alert India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Following this, the Indian Continue Reading

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DGCA Introduces 48-Hour Free Cancellation for Air Tickets

By Uniquetimesorg February 26, 2026 0

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised airline ticketing rules, introducing a mandatory 48-hour “look-in period” during which passengers can cancel or modify bookings without incurring change or cancellation fees. The rule applies from the time of booking but excludes tickets purchased directly on airline websites if the flight is within seven days Continue Reading