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IndiGo, Air India Group to shift flights to Navi Mumbai airport ahead of Mumbai T1 redevelopment

IndiGo and Air India Group will gradually transition their flight operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport. This shift is scheduled to begin in December 2026 and will continue until mid-2027. The airlines aim to free up capacity at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for new international routes. IndiGo plans to…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

India domestic air passenger traffic declines marginally in Jan-Aug 2026 (YoY): DGCA

India's domestic air passenger traffic declined marginally by 0.18 per cent year-on-year during January-August 2026, as per the data shared by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Air India sends legacy B787-8 aircraft to Boeing's Shanghai facility under retrofit programme

Air India is sending its legacy B787-8 aircraft for retrofitting to Boeing's facility in Shanghai. This move aims to expedite the revamp of the airline's wide-body fleet. Currently, three Dreamliners have completed their retrofits, and two are undergoing work. The airline plans to retrofit sixteen Boeing 787-8 aircraft in the…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

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Air India's transformation 5-10 year journey; significant progress made: Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran says rebuilding the airline is a five- to ten-year effort, citing supply chain disruptions, fleet renewal, legacy system upgrades and talent creation as key challenges.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Domestic air traffic falls 12% to 1.35 crore in June on monthly basis

Domestic air traffic saw a nearly twelve percent decline in June. IndiGo's market share increased to sixty-six point three percent from May. Air India Group and SpiceJet experienced market share decreases during this period. Akasa Air's market share rose to six point four percent in June. Airlines compensated passengers for…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Air India to add 60 aircraft in 18 months; says transformation on track despite headwinds

Air India Group expects fifty to sixty new aircraft deliveries annually. The airline's ambitious transformation program remains on track for completion. Supply chain and geopolitical issues have impacted delivery schedules significantly. Fleet modernization and MRO investments are progressing as planned. Network restoration is underway, with Middle East routes nearing full…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Indian airlines flew 1.53 crore domestic passengers in May: DGCA data

In May, Indian airlines welcomed more than 1.53 crore domestic travelers, marking an impressive growth of over eleven percent from April. IndiGo continued to dominate the market share, while Air India Group also saw a rise. IndiGo's on-time performance outshone its competitors, including Akasa Air and Air India, although numerous…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

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Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressures

Indian domestic air travel saw a dip in April. Passenger numbers fell compared to both March and the previous year. Airlines faced challenges like higher fuel prices and slower demand. IndiGo increased its market share, while Air India Group's share decreased. Many passengers experienced delays and cancellations, with airlines providing…

The Economic Times · May 31

Air India woes dent Singapore Airlines earnings; profit falls 57%

Singapore Airlines Group saw a 57.4% profit drop to SGD 1.184 billion in FY26, largely due to no prior one-off merger gain and Air India's losses. Despite this, SIA remains committed to its Air India investment, viewing it as crucial for its multi-hub strategy in a growing aviation market.

The Economic Times · May 14

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 · Feb 6

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