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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicAviation industry

Topic: Aviation industry

Air India owes oil companies Rs 5,000 crore for its fuel bills, say officials

IOC, BPCL and HPCL had written to Air India more than a week ago asking for the dues to be cleared, and warning of action if payment wasn't made.

These are the reasons why Indian planes are skidding off runways, says DGCA audit

The DGCA audit report comes just a month after five Indian aircraft veered off runways within a span of three days.

Texted ‘farewell’, wasn’t sure of safe landing — Vistara passenger recounts mid-air horror

Felt like roller-coaster ride...as though the plane may break into pieces like a biscuit… all started praying, senior journalist describes the moments.

Pakistan won’t open its airspace until India withdraws from forward IAF airbases

The Indian aviation industry has suffered huge losses after Pakistan fully closed its airspace following the IAF strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot in February.

IndiGo can’t fly high with fights in the cockpit

With Indians’ trust in business and business tycoons at its lowest, any suggestion of impropriety can spiral out of control.

Sebi seeks details from IndiGo after promoter Rakesh Gangwal flags governance issues

IndiGo promoter Rakesh Gangwal has accused co-founder Rahul Bhatia and his firms of indulging in some questionable transactions.

Sitharaman eyes India as a hub of aircraft leasing, but experts aren’t sure

The finance minister says the govt plans aircraft financing and leasing activities to make India's aviation industry self-reliant.

Mumbai airport investor allowed to sell stake as court dismisses GVK’s appeal

A court said the appeal of GVK, the majority holder in Mumbai Airport, was 'ambitious' and it 'inflated' the company’s readiness to buy stake .

SpiceJet has got ‘several offers’ from investors who want a stake in the airline

SpiceJet will evaluate the offers only if it's strategic and serves its long term interests, says chairman Ajay Singh.

Two grounded airlines in a decade calls India boom into question

Jet Airways became the second local carrier to ground its entire fleet after Kingfisher Airlines suspended its operations in 2012

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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.