Aviation

Republic Day Rehearsals to Disrupt Delhi Flights as Airspace Closures Loom

Air traffic over the capital is set for fresh disruption between January 21 and 26 as Republic Day rehearsal flights prompt temporary airspace shutdowns above Indira Gandhi International Airport. A notice issued this week confirms that daily closures, scheduled between late morning

January 15, 2026

Aviation·India

Helicopter Services to Link Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur from January 14

Daily helicopter services connecting Shimla with Kullu and Reckong Peo will commence from January 14, offering a faster and more convenient travel option across Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous terrain. The flights will be operated by Heritage Aviation under the central government’s UDAN, which

January 12, 2026

Aviation·India

IndiGo Expands Long-Haul Network with Delhi–Heathrow Service

IndiGo will introduce flights between Delhi and London Heathrow from February 26, marking another step in its long-haul expansion. The service will operate five times a week using a leased Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Norse Atlantic Airways, featuring a dual-class configuration with

January 5, 2026

Aviation·India

Shankh Air Set to Begin Operations in January 2026; Focus on Uttar Pradesh Connectivity

Uttar Pradesh is set to welcome a new airline this year, with Shankh Air preparing to commence operations in the second half of January 2026. Founded by entrepreneur Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, the airline is among three new carriers recently cleared by the

January 5, 2026

Aviation·India

Virgin Atlantic to Increase London Heathrow–Bengaluru Flights from January 2026

Virgin Atlantic has announced an expansion of its London Heathrow–Bengaluru service, increasing frequencies from seven to eleven flights per week between January and March 2026. The enhanced schedule reflects the airline’s continued focus on strengthening air connectivity between the UK and India,

January 5, 2026

Aviation·Sri Lanka·Top Stories

Jetstar confirms Melbourne–Colombo direct flights from August 2026

Jetstar has announced its first-ever direct services between Australia and Sri Lanka, with non-stop flights from Melbourne to Colombo set to commence on 25 August 2026. The year-round service will operate three times a week, making Jetstar the only low-cost carrier to

January 5, 2026

Aviation·India·Top Stories

Sindhudurg Airport Cleared for Round-the-Clock All-Weather Operations

Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra’s Konkan region has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for 24×7 all-weather operations, significantly enhancing its operational capability. The clearance allows aircraft movements during low visibility and adverse weather conditions, improving reliability for airlines

January 5, 2026

Aviation·India

Noida International Airport to Be Inaugurated in January 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that Noida International Airport at Jewar will be inaugurated in January 2026. Once operational, it will become the state’s fifth international airport and a key aviation hub in northern India. The airport is being

December 29, 2025

Aviation·India

India Welcomes Two New Entrants to Its Aviation Landscape

The Civil Aviation Ministry has granted initial clearance to two new carriers, Al Hind Air and Fly Express, following widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo that highlighted limited competition in India’s domestic aviation sector. Both airlines received a “no-objection certificate” this week, allowing

December 29, 2025

Aviation·India

Delhi Airport Named Best in India and South Asia for 2025

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been recognized as the Best Airport in India and South Asia at the 2025 World Airport Awards, securing the title for the seventh consecutive year. Ranked as the ninth busiest airport globally, IGIA connects over

December 29, 2025

Republic Day Rehearsals to Disrupt Delhi Flights as Airspace Closures Loom

Helicopter Services to Link Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur from January 14

IndiGo Expands Long-Haul Network with Delhi–Heathrow Service

Shankh Air Set to Begin Operations in January 2026; Focus on Uttar Pradesh Connectivity

Virgin Atlantic to Increase London Heathrow–Bengaluru Flights from January 2026

Jetstar confirms Melbourne–Colombo direct flights from August 2026

Sindhudurg Airport Cleared for Round-the-Clock All-Weather Operations

Noida International Airport to Be Inaugurated in January 2026

India Welcomes Two New Entrants to Its Aviation Landscape

Delhi Airport Named Best in India and South Asia for 2025

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