Air mobility News
Currently, India has 116 airports offering commercial scheduled services, with 96 of them providing direct connections and 521 outbound international flights each day.
Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC and MID).
Flight Disruptions In Mumbai: Several flights to and from the Mumbai airport have been impacted due to bad weather conditions.
IndiGo Airlines said, "Owing to inclement weather and rainfall in Goa, flight operations may be subject to delays or disruptions."
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has granted permission to another private Pakistani airline, Air Sial, to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi.
Amid protests against the proposed new greenfield international airport at Purandar in Maharshtra's Pune district, former Union Minister and NCP(SP) President Sharad Pawar on Monday said he will soon seek a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of the MP Supriya Sule and the villagers.
Etihad Airways has placed a major order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft, according to a media report.
Boeing 747-8: Qatar's government gifted a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental to US President Donald Trump.
IndiGo and Air India have cancelled flights to and from nine airports including Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh, and Leh on May 13, 2025, due to renewed safety concerns amid India-Pakistan tensions. Passengers advised to check flight status.
32 Airports Closed In India: A total of 32 airports across northern and western India have been temporarily closed for all civil flight operations till 14th May 2025 (which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025).
Mumbai Airport: Mumbai airport is operational but passengers may experience longer wait times due to enhanced security protocols.
Delhi Airport Advisory: While over 20 airports across the country have been temporarily shut amid tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi Airport operations remain normal.
Amid the ongoing war-like situation with Pakistan, Indian airlines have issued advisories for passengers.
The Air India group announced that the airline will provide full refunds on cancellations and a one-time waiver on rescheduling for defence personnel holding defence fare tickets.
Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has temporarily suspended flight operations at airports in Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot.
More than 20 airports in North and North-western India have been shut for commercial operations till May 10, resulting in the cancellation of over 200 flights.
The Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor last night to avenge the recent Pahalgam terror attack, planned and executed by Pakistani terrorists.
According to the IMD forecast, isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning & strong winds speed reaching 40-60 Kmph likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan during 1 May to 6 May.
Leading carriers Air India and IndiGo announced that their international flights will take an alternative extended route, after Pakistan closed its airspace for India amid rising diplomatic tensions.
The domestic air passenger traffic for March has been estimated at 148.8 lakh, higher by 11.3 per cent on an annual basis, a report said on Thursday.
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