Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - You Need To See This

UPSC Recruitment 2026: 100+ Group A, B govt posts including in DGCA & IMD for scientists, engineers, lecturers; check eligibility, salary, how to apply and direct link

The UPSC has opened online applications for numerous Group A and B positions in central government departments, including DGCA, IMD, and ASI. Vacancies range from Airworthiness Officer and Deputy Controller of Explosives to Scientist-B and Manager roles. Several positions are reserved for specific categories, with age relaxations applicable.

The Economic Times

Air India Flight from Delhi to Bengaluru Suffers Tail Strike During Landing; DGCA Launches Probe

Whats Hot

AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authorities

A near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau suggests a formal collaboration framework between aviation safety regulators and defence authorities. This aims to improve information exchange and prevent future occurrences. The…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show

Indian aviation officials plan to visit Boeing’s Seattle facility in June to witness testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from an Air India Boeing 787 after pilots reported a possible defect on a London-Bengaluru flight in February, according to Reuters-reviewed documents.

The Economic Times

Court denies bail to DGCA Deputy DG after noting investigation at sensitive stage in corruption case

A Delhi court has denied bail to DGCA Deputy DG Mudavath Devula in a bribery case. The court cited the sensitive stage of the investigation and the need to probe cash deposits into bank accounts. Devula is accused of corruption, and the court noted his public servant status differentiates his…

The Economic Times

Kuwait launches new Sahel Service for flight delays, refunds and lost baggage complaints

Kuwait's aviation regulator has launched a new feature on the Sahel app, allowing air travelers to directly report flight delays, cancellations, and refund disputes. This digital service aims to expedite complaint handling and enhance passenger protection, simplifying communication between passengers, airlines, and authorities.

The Times of India

Airport operators to keep records of security hold area, tarmac photos for 3 years: DGCA

Airport operators now face a new directive from the DGCA. They must keep records of all photographs taken in security hold areas and on the tarmac. These records are to be preserved for a period of three years. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation can demand these records for inspection…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Today Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered Saturday with no commercial passenger flights operating, as authorities continued to cite persistent security concerns and infrastructure repairs following months of regional instability that first forced the closure on Feb. 28.

International Business Times

Is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) Today? Airport Remains Closed March 28 2026: No Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) was not open for regular commercial passenger flights on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as ongoing regional security concerns, repeated drone strikes and resulting infrastructure damage continued to ground operations at the Gulf nation's primary aviation hub.

International Business Times

IndiGo boss finally resigns months after airline cancelled nearly 4,500 flights in unprecedented crisis

India's largest airline was heavily criticised by regulators after flight disruptions affected 1 million passengers

The Independent UK

Hafta letters: Spineless strongmen, selective outrage, and the need for a more diverse NL

Drishti Bhattacharya

Newslaundry

Seven out of 10 Air India aircraft have recurring technical defects, parliamentary report shows

Nearly half of all commercial aircraft analysed across India’s airlines flagged for repeated issues

The Independent UK

No defect found on Air India plane after aircraft grounded

The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a flight from London was forced to land after a problem was detected

Evening Standard

Air India Grounds Boeing 787-8 After Fuel Control Switch Issue on London-Bengaluru Flight

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday confirmed that both fuel control switches on an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner were found to be “satisfactory” following a reported issue on a flight from London to Bengaluru earlier this week.

Whats Hot

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Whats Hot

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Baramati Plane Crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically lost his life in a plane crash at Baramati on Tuesday, along with four others on board, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Whats Hot

Opposition demands full probe into Baramati plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Opposition leaders on Wednesday called for a comprehensive investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Demands range from a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-led probe to a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry.

Whats Hot

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Baramati Plane Crash

International Business Times UK

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Death Confirmed in Indian Plane Crash With No Other Survivors – What Caused the Tragedy?

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been confirmed dead after a Learjet 45 plane crash in Baramati with no survivors.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newslaundry

IndiGo’s dominance is not about ‘success’. Here’s what Sanjeev Sanyal overlooked in his ANI interview

When Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance, argued in a recent ANI interview with Smita Prakash that IndiGo’s dominance is not the real issue because “you can’t tax success” and that policy should instead “ensure churn”, he was appealing to a familiar liberalisation-era instinct in Indian…

Newslaundry

The 2019 rule change that accelerated Indian aviation’s growth journey, helped fuel IndiGo’s supremacy

In February 2009, Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed near Buffalo, New York, killing all 49 people on board. The US National Transportation Safety Board linked the accident to pilot fatigue.

The Independent UK

India’s largest airline ordered to slash winter schedule as flight cancellations trigger aviation crisis

Government scrutiny of IndiGo intensifies after thousands of passengers are stranded and competitor’s hike fares

International Business Times UK

IndiGo Crisis: India's Top Airline Cancels 1,000+ Flights, Fuelling Claims It Deliberately Caused Chaos to Pressure Regulators

India's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled over 1,000 flights in a single day due to new pilot duty-time rules, sparking nationwide airport chaos.

The Independent UK

Air India jet grounded after airline operates eight flights without valid safety certificate

Regulator opens probe into oversight failure involving an Airbus A320 previously flown by Vistara

International Business Times UK

Air India Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Birmingham — Just Months After Separate Fatal Crash with Only One Survivor

An Air India Boeing 787 made an emergency landing at Birmingham after its ram air turbine deployed mid-descent — just months after a fatal crash of another 787 left only one survivor.

The Independent UK

Top court asks Modi government to respond after independent Air India crash probe sought

The two-judge bench observes that it was ‘irresponsible’ to blame pilots for crash

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.