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Thursday, November 6, 2025
TopicCivil Aviation

Topic: Civil Aviation

What’s in new aviation bill introduced to replace 90-yr-old Aircraft Act & why it faced criticism in LS

Civil aviation minister said Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 seeks to simplify civil aviation regulations by addressing ambiguities in Aircraft Act, enhance ease of doing business etc.

After Delhi airport roof collapse, govt tells airlines to curb any abnormal surge in flight fare

Govt has also asked DGCA to conduct a high-level inquiry into incident and plans a detailed structural inspection at all other airports in India.

New terminal buildings, digital transformation — how to make India’s ‘loss-making’ airports profitable

Analysis of data shared by MoS Civil Aviation V.K. Singh shows that of 139 airports run by Airports Authority of India & in public-private partnership, only 21 generated profits in FY23.

Sudan extends lock on airspace until 15 August in wake of ongoing conflict

Sudanese airspace was closed to regular traffic after a military conflict erupted between the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in mid-April.

Ensure passengers wear face masks properly, DGCA tells airlines amid rise in Covid cases

The aviation regulator Wednesday had again asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce Covid protocol and take strict action against fliers who refuse to comply.

Our take on Bihar govt change, airfare caps and India’s CWG medal tally—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Sri Lanka urges airlines to carry enough jet fuel to last return trips or fill up elsewhere

The Sri Lankan govt has taken measures for minimum interruption to flight schedules. The steps include fuel tankering & refueling aircraft through technical stops at foreign airports.

Bad terrain, lack of sophisticated radar tech — why small planes have poor safety record in Nepal

An aircraft carrying 22 people including 4 Indians has gone missing in Nepal’s Mustang district. The Himalayan country has seen 27 fatal plane crashes in three decades.

More safety measures, fewer approvals — what govt’s new draft policy for drones offers

‘Drone Rules 2021’ seek to replace the UAS Rules that came into force in March this year. The new rules are open for public suggestions until 5 August.

Modi govt plans over 100 routes for seaplane services: A look at its history & market in India

Civil aviation and waterways ministries have signed MoU to develop seaplane services. At least 28 routes awarded so far under UDAN scheme & bids are under evaluation for 78 more.

On Camera

Nur Jahan to Chand Bibi—Indian women in sports have been erased from history

Dice have been found dating to the Bronze Age in various Harappan sites in present-day northwest India and throughout Pakistan. And it’s very possible that some had female owners.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.