Aviation
West Bengal to sign MoUs for four airports under U...
September 16, 2026
In a move to expand regional air connectivity, West Bengal is set to sign tripartite MoUs with the Centre for four airports under the UDAN scheme. The projects at Chharra, Balurghat, Hasimara and Kalaikunda are aimed at improving air access across key districts and tourism region...
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Fly 91 places USD 1 billion order for 40 ATR aircr...
September 3, 2026
As part of its expansion plans, Fly91, a regional airline based in Goa, has placed an order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft. In a press statement, ATR, a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, says that the deal valued at about USD 1 billion, making it the largest o...
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Navi Mumbai Airport reaches 3 million passengers s...
September 3, 2026
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has crossed the 3 million passenger mark since start of the commercial operations on December 25, 2025. In a press statement, NMIA says that this milestone is supported by strong operational performance and passenger-focussed servic...
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SpiceJet to add 20 aircraft ahead of winter travel...
September 3, 2026
Troubled low-cost airline SpiceJet has finalised lease agreements with three aircraft operators for the induction of 20 aircraft under damp and wet lease arrangements, as the airline prepares to expand operations during the Winter Schedule. In a press statement, the airline says ...
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Thomas Cook, SOTC to launch charter flights from B...
September 2, 2026
Thomas Cook (India), a leading travel services company, and its group company SOTC Travel have announced five exclusive charter departures between Bengaluru and Agatti from December 2026, expanding access to Lakshadweep during the peak year-end holiday period. In a press statemen...
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Air India shifts Visakhapatnam flights to new Bhog...
August 17, 2026
Expanding its operations from Andhra Pradesh, Air India has moved all Visakhapatnam flights to the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from today while retaining the VTZ airport code and operating 14 weekly flights to Delhi. In a press statement Air India...
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Madhya Pradesh adds four more air routes to boost ...
August 11, 2026
Madhya Pradesh has seen the launch of four new direct flights connecting Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur, Patna and Kolkata, with Alliance Air operating the services. The routes are aimed at improving air access to the Vindhya and Mahakoshal regions and reducing travel time between the co...
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Indian airport capacity rises to to 580 million pa...
August 8, 2026
With demand for air travel rising across the country, Indian airports now have the capacity to handle more than 580 million passengers a year, while about 420 million passengers travelled through the airports in 2025-26. In a press statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation says t...
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IndiGo marks 20th anniversary with 20,000 free dom...
August 4, 2026
IndiGo, the largest airline in India has announced the launch of IndiGoFree, a limited-period offer to mark its 20th anniversary, giving eligible customers the opportunity to receive a full refund of their booking fare, up to INR 10,000 per PNR. In a press statement, IndiGo says...
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Air India Express begins operations from Bhopal
August 1, 2026
Air India Express, a low-cost carrier and member of Air India Group, has commenced operations from Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with the launch of two daily flights to Delhi and a daily flight to Mumbai, strengthening connectivity from Madhya Pradesh’s capital. In a press sta...
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