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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Govt overhauls airport transit system in hub-and-spoke model after lapse
The Indian government has revised airport transit protocols following a security breach where passengers bypassed immigration checks.
19 States Sign MoUs to Revive Unused Airstrips Under UDAN Scheme
Nineteen Indian states have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to transform unused airstrips into operational airports under the next phase of the UDAN scheme.
Central Government Issues Clarification Regarding Ongoing SpiceJet Financial Crisis
The Indian government is monitoring SpiceJet's financial crisis to ensure aviation safety is not compromised.
Modified UDAN scheme shifts airport planning authority to states
The Ministry of Civil Aviation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 21 states to implement a modified UDAN scheme that empowers states to identify new airport locations and extends financial support.
Government Will Not Impose Airfare Caps During Festival Season
The Indian government will not cap airfares during the upcoming festival season, opting instead to advise airlines to maintain reasonable pricing.
Govt rules out festive airfare cap, urges airlines to keep prices reasonable
The Indian government will not cap airfares for the festive season but will urge airlines to maintain reasonable pricing.
Amritsar airport lapse: Physical checks at transfer points as interim measure
Delhi Airport has implemented additional physical checks at transfer points following a passenger immigration lapse involving a flight from Amritsar.
Government to test Digi Yatra at major airports for international departures
The Indian government is initiating trials to extend the Digi Yatra facial recognition system to international airport departures between October and December 2026.
Ministries and regulators turn to CCPA for help on consumer grievances
The Central Consumer Protection Authority of India is receiving an increasing number of cross-sectoral grievance requests from other government bodies, prompting jurisdictional concerns.
Centre seeks fast-track clearance for Adilabad airfield project
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has requested the Telangana government to speed up the Adilabad joint-use airfield project for civil and military aviation.
Adani Seeks Centre’s Nod for US Pre-clearance at Navi Mumbai Airport
Adani Airport Holdings has requested government approval to establish a US customs and immigration pre-clearance facility at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
SpiceJet flights delayed at Delhi Airport over operational issues
SpiceJet flights from Delhi Airport experienced significant delays due to ongoing operational and financial challenges.
Delhi Airport Launches Dedicated Entry Gates for Light Travellers
Delhi airport has introduced Express@DEL, a dedicated entry gate system at all three terminals for light travellers with web check-in and hand baggage only.
Drone industry flags over 50,000 illegal or non-compliant drones in India
The Drone Federation of India has reported over 50,000 illegal or non-compliant drones in the country and is urging the government to strengthen enforcement and import regulations.
Air India Express stops Chennai to Madurai flight operations from October 25
Air India Express will discontinue its flight operations between Chennai and Madurai effective October 25, 2026.
Delhi High Court dismisses plea against Vizag airport closure
Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging Centre's decision to close Visakhapatnam Airport and transfer its code to Bhogapuram.
Thanjavur airport passenger flight plans face operational viability concerns
The proposed domestic airport at Thanjavur may not proceed for passenger services due to operational viability concerns given its proximity to Tiruchi airport.
Tamil Nadu seeks no location change for Parandur airport project
The Central Ministry of Civil Aviation states the Tamil Nadu government has not requested a location change for the Parandur airport project, while land acquisition remains paused pending state official announcement.
Government transfers commercial operations from Visakhapatnam airport to Bhogapuram airport
The Government of India has decided to terminate scheduled commercial operations at Visakhapatnam Airport and transfer its airport code VTZ to the newly developed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Greenfield Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
IAF Chief Urges Faster Development and Induction of Indigenous Drone Technologies
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh called for faster development and induction of indigenous drone technologies to strengthen national defence preparedness during a workshop in New Delhi.
Civil Aviation Ministry receives no formal proposal for second Bengaluru airport
The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated it has not received a formal proposal for a second international airport in Bengaluru from the Karnataka government despite pre-feasibility studies being conducted for multiple sites.
Centre considers easing cross-ownership rules for airlines and airports
The Centre is considering removing restrictions on cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines, which could allow airport companies to own airlines and airline groups to acquire stakes in airports.
Civil Aviation Ministry rebukes aviation regulator over conflict of interest concerns
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has reprimanded the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for failing to manage conflicts of interest involving officials placing relatives in aviation sector jobs, including at airlines under their regulatory oversight.
Centre says no official request received to shift Parandur airport site
DMK MP P Wilson stated the central government has not received a formal request from the Tamil Nadu government to shift the proposed Parandur greenfield airport site, despite recent comments from TVK ministers indicating potential relocation due to environmental and feasibility concerns.
Dispute persists over mosque located near Kolkata airport secondary runway
A decades-old mosque located near the secondary runway at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata remains the subject of security and expansion disputes, with political actors questioning its presence and historical records showing it predated the airfield.