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Varanasi: The Kolkata-Srinagar flight (no. 6E-6961) of IndiGo Airlines made a priority landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Wednesday evening after pilot noticed a fuel leak.LBSI airport director Puneet Gupta said: "Pilot of IndiGo Airlines flight noticed fuel leak after which he contacted air traffic control Varanasi and requested priority landing. On receiving permission, the aircraft landed safely on the runway around 4:10 pm." Gupta said necessary action was taken by the airlines.Following landing of the flight with 166 passengers onboard, the aircraft was examined by technical team for repair. Until completion of repair and departure of aircraft, all passengers were seated in arrival hall.
Guwahati: Assam will soon get three national highway stretches equipped for emergency aircraft landings, including the first such facility in the Northeast, which shares a long border with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. "The first emergency landing facility on a national highway in North East is expected to be ready in eastern Assam by October, in a boost to national security and disaster preparedness," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. Once completed, these stretches will boost Assam's strategic and transport infrastructure, Sarma said. "Once completed, it will supp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Senior officials of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that the preliminary report on the plane crash in Ahmedabad is likely to be placed in the public domain in the next few days, sources said. Parliament's Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture met here on Wednesday with members making queries and seeking clarifications on the issue of safety and aircraft maintenance. The members, sources said, talked about the vast expansion of air sector in India, the projected growth and the need to exp ...Read More >
Spread across 440 hectares of land provided by the Rajasthan government, the airport will feature a 3,200-metre runway, seven aircraft bays, two link taxiways, and a state-of-the-art terminal building spanning 20,000 sqm. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has approved Airports Authority of India's (AAI) proposal to develop a Greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, with an investment of Rs 1,507 crore. Spread across 440 hectares of ...Read More >
Lucknow: A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight (6E 2111) was forced to abort takeoff just two seconds after beginning its rollout on the runway at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow on Saturday morning, following a major technical issue detected by the pilots. The aircraft, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members, was scheduled to depart at 11.10 am. However, after the aborted takeoff, it returned to the bay for further inspection. One of the passengers onboard, Amit Singh from Jhansi, shared his experience on social media platform X. "6E2111 take-off aborted at the runway with ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. the airline said on Friday. In an advisory, Mumbai Airport said, "Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. The concerned authorities are actively working to resolve the issue at the earliest." "As a resu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -The Indian airports authority said late on Friday that a system used to generate flight plans was "up and running," more than a day after a technical glitch led to delays of hundreds of flights at Delhi airport, one of the world's busiest. The malfunction, which had delayed departures and arrivals, had sent shares of IndiGo 2% lower on Friday, while SpiceJet lost 1% after the airlines, along with Air India Group, warned of disruptions, which are expected to spill over into Saturday. The Airports Authority of India said it will take some time for the system to resume functioning no ...Read More >
New Delhi: Flight operations across north India were disrupted on Monday morning (December 15), after dense fog and smog reduced visibility, with Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport being among the worst affected. Several flights faced delays, cancellations and diversions as airlines adjusted schedules to ensure safety amid deteriorating weather conditions. Flights delayed and cancelled as visibility drops At Delhi airport alone, more than 75 flights were impacted, including around 40 cancellations and four diversions. Poor visibility during the early morning hours slowed aircraft m ...Read More >
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): The spiral effects of IndiGo flight crisis splurged to Khajuraho Film Festival 2025, as several special guests complained about cancellation and delays. Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recorded a video to flag his Varanasi-Khajuraho flight cancellation, asking "How will I attend Khajuraho fest?" The film festival organisers, including actor-producer Raja Bundela, said that several invitees refused to attend the event because of repeated flight disruptions. The issue gained more attention after actor Anupam Kher, who is attending the festival for the screening of his ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The pilots of the IndiGo plane, which was damaged in rough weather en route to Srinagar, were denied permission by the Lahore ATC to venture briefly into Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, in complete violation of humanitarian norms. India's civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, said the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of approximately 36,000 feet near Punjab's Pathankot when it ran into a thunderstorm and hailstorm. Experiencing severe turbulence, the crew first requested the Northern ATC of the Indian Air Force to allow the flight to deviate to ...Read More >
Patna: A Delhi-bound flight carrying 175 passengers and crew members had a close call when the plane encountered a bird strike soon after taking off from the Jayprakash Narayan International Airport on Wednesday morning. The IndiGo Airlines aircraft, operating the Patna-Delhi route, experienced turbulence shortly after becoming airborne, necessitating its return to Patna.Confirming the incident, airport director Krishna Mohan Nehra said the flight 6E-5009 from Patna to Delhi reported a bird hit after take-off at 8.42am on Wednesday. "Soon after departure, a message was received by ATC (air tra ...Read More >
: Noida Airport Opening Date: The Noida International Airport, which was expected to come into service soon, has hit another roadblock and is now rescheduled for opening later this year. The Jewar airport will reportedly begin services in mid-December, with airlines like Indigo, Air India, and Akasa being the first ones to start their flight to and from the terminal. According to a report by News18, the inauguration work is most likely to take place in early November, said officials. The inauguration of the airport was likely to take place on October 30, which is likely to be rescheduled, the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The preliminary report on the February 23 air ambulance accident in Jharkhand stated that a safety equipment sending distress signals was not activated, which is suspected to have delayed rescue operations and resulted in the death of all seven persons onboard. While the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report shares minute details of the accident, it does not pinpoint the cause. The twin-turboprop Beechcraft King Air aircraft was operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd. Two pilots, two medical personnel, two attendants and one patient were present on the aircraft. The r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Members of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday raised serious concerns over aviation safety following the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and the sudden surge in flight fares from Srinagar to other cities after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, according to sources. The Parliamentary panel today met with top officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives from major airlines. As per sources, several committe members have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the way various airlines drastically increased their ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays. In an X post, AAI stated, "Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India...Dense fog conditions are prevailing across Delhi and several airports in Northern India, leading to reduced visibility and potential flight disruptions." The Airports Authority of India advised passengers to check t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Recurring aircraft defects, unserviceable ground handling gear, and faded runway markings are among a range of safety lapses discovered by the civil aviation regulator after an intensive survey of key airports including Delhi and Mumbai. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airport operators and airlines to address these safety concerns within a week. The inspections come on the heels of the June 12 crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities. Acting swiftly, airport officials alerted security agencies, including the fire brigad ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 9: An IndiGo flight bound for Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing in Patna after a bird strike caused a technical issue in one of the aircraft's engines, officials told PTI. The flight, which had 175 passengers on board, returned to Patna shortly after takeoff when the bird hit resulted in an engine malfunction. According to News18 Bihar, all passengers were unharmed and the emergency landing was executed safely. The news channel also noted that Patna airport is considered one of the more challenging airports in India due to its short runway and an increased risk of ...Read More >
The incident adds to a series of technical issues reported by the budget carrier in recent months. New Delhi: Ahead of the auspicious occasion of Chhath, a Patna-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to Delhi on Thursday morning shortly after take-off following a technical issue. According to SpiceJet, flight SG 497, which was operating from Delhi to Patna with a Boeing 737 aircraft, made a normal landing at the Delhi airport and all passengers were safely deplaned. However, the airline did not sh ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: A potential mid-air security crisis was averted on an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi after a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door twice during the journey, prompting swift intervention by the cabin crew and cockpit team. The incident occurred on flight 6E-185 on March 29, with the aircraft eventually landing safely at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport following precautionary measures. According to officials, the passenger -- identified as Mohammad Adnan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Mau district -- first tried to tamper with the emergency ex ...Read More >
Adani Group's Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, following multiple delays and recent DGCA license approval. Gautam Adani visited the site, expressing deep gratitude to the diverse workforce. This joint venture aims to significantly reduce congestion at Mumbai airport, initially handling 20 million passengers annually. Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to be inaugurated on October 8, after facing ...Read More >
Exciting news for travelers! Operations have recommenced at Terminal 2 of Delhi airport, with IndiGo and Air India proudly operating their domestic flights from this newly upgraded hub. With all three terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport now fully functional, the facility can handle an impressive 100 million passengers annually. Operations started at the Delhi airport's refurbished Terminal 2 on Sunday, with IndiGo and Air India operating domestic flights. With the resumption of ope ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): IndiGo flight 6E-2111, operating from Lucknow to Delhi on Sunday, experienced a technical snag just before take-off and was brought back to the bay, sources said. After the technical snag, as a precautionary measure, the aircraft was brought back to the bay, and all passengers were safely disembarked. Subsequently, the airline arranged another aircraft to ensure the passengers could continue their journey to Delhi. Earlier, more than 100 passengers on a Kathmandu-bound SpiceJet flight faced major inconvenience at Delhi airport on Thursday morning after ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): Akasa Air on Friday announced its partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) to commence commercial flight operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). A joint statement said Akasa Air will initially operate 100+ weekly domestic departures, scaling up to 300+ domestic and over 50+ international departures weekly in the winter schedule. Also Read | Haryana Man Rapes Multiple Minors, Films Acts and Sells Sex Abuse Videos To Porn Websites: CBI Shares Disturbing Details. As part of its broader network strategy, the ai ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to set up a new airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs 1,507 crore. The airport, to be completed in two years, will have an annual passenger handling capacity of 2 million and 1,089 acres (around 440.06 hectares) of land is being provided free of cost by the Rajasthan government for the project. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the greenfield airport project at Kota-Bundi will be funded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) through its in ...Read More >
Mumbai: A Mumbai-bound SpiceJet aircraft's tyre rolled off during take-off roll at Kandla on Friday. The pilots continued with the flight, and the aircraft landed safely at Mumbai airport where a 'full emergency' was declared as a precaution. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred around 2.40pm when the aircraft was speeding for departure from runway 23 of the Kandla airport in Gujarat. The Bombardier DHC-8-400 has a tricycle landing gear system with a total of six wheels -- two wheels on the nose gear and two main wheels on each of the main landing gear. A video of the incident, tak ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): IndiGo flight 6E-2111, operating from Lucknow to Delhi on Sunday, experienced a technical snag just before take-off and was brought back to the bay, sources said. After the technical snag, as a precautionary measure, the aircraft was brought back to the bay, and all passengers were safely disembarked. Subsequently, the airline arranged another aircraft to ensure the passengers could continue their journey to Delhi. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: Couple Arrested in Pathanamthitta for Honeytrap Assault on Youths. Earlier, more than 100 passengers on a Kathm ...Read More >
Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 2 is set to reopen on October 26, featuring advanced passenger facilities and streamlined operations. The upgraded terminal will handle approximately 120 daily domestic flights from Air India and IndiGo. Renovations include Self Baggage Drop counters, autonomous docking aerobridges, and comprehensive mechanical and safety upgrades, enhancing passenger experience and airport efficiency. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is gearing up to re ...Read More >
The aircraft, 6E-6961, carrying 166 passengers and crew, touched down safely at 4.10 pm at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, said authorities. An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing at Varanasi airport on Wednesday after the crew detected a fuel leak. The aircraft, 6E-6961, carrying 166 passengers and crew, touched down safely at 4.10 pm at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, said authorities. All passengers were safely evacuated and moved towards th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays. In an X post, AAI stated, "Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India...Dense fog conditions are prevailing across Delhi and several airports in Northern India, leading to reduced visibility and potential flight disruptions." Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, December 15, 2025: ...Read More >