Mobility News

India-Europe Flight Network: The airlines plan to collaborate on route planning, flight schedules, and marketing to make travel more convenient. They also intend to coordinate frequent flyer programs and IT systems. 

The government is conducting a nationwide study to address height restrictions in urban areas while maintaining air safety, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Friday.

Boeing welcomed the government's decision to remove the 7.5%-15% basic customs duty on components and parts used in the manufacture of civilian aircraft, calling it a transformative step for the sector.

 It suggests regions such as GIFT City and Andhra Pradesh as testing zones, where relaxed regulations could support faster adoption. 

It will incorporate advanced technologies such as a 2×25 kV AC electrification system, Automatic Signalling (Standard-IV) with VOIP-based communication, bridges designed to RDSO 25-ton axle load standards. 

The Indian government has initiated a large-scale manufacturing programme for Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets, with plans to produce 260 rakes to enhance long-distance travel across the country.

Air India Plane's Fuel Control: The operating crew member was briefed on the observation, unnecessary contact with the switch was avoided, and engine indications and alerting systems were closely monitored by the crew for the remainder of the flight.

Air India will replace a specific component on one of its Boeing 787 aircraft after an issue was identified with the part, sources said on Tuesday.

IndiGo on Tuesday issued a travel advisory following developments in Iran and adjusted its flight schedule to ensure a "safe and seamless" experience for customers and crew.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the Air India flight AI-171 crash at Ahmedabad in June last year from all angles and aims to complete the investigation in a time-bound manner, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Parliament on Monday.

The Consulate General of India in Shanghai welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi.

An IndiGo flight heading to Delhi from Kuwait was diverted to Ahmedabad after a security threat was noticed onboard, an IndiGo spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.

Global aerospace giant Airbus has projected India’s commercial aircraft fleet to triple in size to 2,250 aircraft over the next decade, as the country grows to become the third-largest civil aviation market in the world by 2035.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson highlighted that the airline is entering a pivotal phase with the introduction of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, specifically designed and built for the carrier.

The email also warned of serious consequences if demands were not met. Following the receipt of the threat, the airport’s Chief Security Officer and senior officials immediately responded. 

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. He was travelling in a Bombardier Learjet 45 business jet, with five other people on board.

CM Fadnavis directed officials to complete land acquisition and all regulatory approvals within the next six months, with a mandate to complete the entire project within three years thereafter. 

On international routes, Southeast Asia accounted for 26.7 percent of passenger traffic last year, followed by Japan at 25.1 percent and China at 16.7 percent, with the remainder on other routes.

The Central government on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that action has been taken against IndiGo Airlines following the inquiry into the airline’s mass flight cancellations that had triggered chaos at airports and stranded lakhs of passengers.

The outlook on the Indian aviation industry is “stable,” driven by the anticipation of modest growth in domestic air passenger traffic in FY26, according to an ICRA report on Thursday.