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The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled promising results from recent digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs), demonstrating that the future of international travel is on the brink of a significant transformation. Conducted with the collaboration of airlines, airports, technology providers, and governmenta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a move aimed at curbing the sharp rise in domestic airfares amid the West Asia crisis, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to reduce landing and parking charges at non-major airports. According to an official communication issued by the Ministry, AAI will reduce Landing and Parking Charges -- part of the aeronautical tariff -- at all its non-major airports by 25 per cent of the approved rate. The order states th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Indian scheduled commercial banks' gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio declined further to 2 per cent in December 2025, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday. Gross NPAs -- which represents the proportion of loans unpaid for over 90 days -- for the banking system had stood at 2.5 per cent in the year-ago period, as per the bi-annual Monetary Policy Report released by the central bank. The improvement in asset quality was across sectors, including retail loans, services, i ...Read More >
* A catering vehicle lost control and hit an Indigo aircraft engine at the Kolkata airport * The incident occurred in parking bay number 51, causing minor damage to the aircraft * Indigo said the parked aircraft -- flight 6E 6663 to Guwahati -- has been grounded Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A catering vehicle lost control at the Kolkata airport and crashed into an engine of a waiting Indigo aircraft this evening. The crash took place in the airport's parking ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped most passenger discounts and cut flight frequencies as rise in jet fuel prices squeezed the air carrier's finances, a new report has said. Pakistan-based Dawn cited a PIA spokesperson as saying that concessions are currently limited to children and infants, and all other fare discounts withdrawn. The move followed a high-level review of rising fuel costs and potential losses after Jet fuel (JP‑1) prices jumped significantly over fou ...Read More >
Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since Iran war. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian carriers cancelled over 10,000 flights since West Asia conflict began in February * Daily flights to the Middle East dropped from 300-350 to 80-90 due to airspace closures * DGCA extended pilot flight duty limits to manage longer routes and avoid crew shortages Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Indian carriers have can ...Read More >
April 8 (Reuters) - India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war. The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports. The country's two largest airlines are facing a double whammy from the Iran war, as Indian airlines are already barred from ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Tuesday said he has resigned, leaving the Tata Group-owned airline scrambling to find his replacement by September. In a statement, Air India said Wilson had conveyed his decision of stepping down to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran back in 2024, leading many to question why the salt-to-steel conglomerate hasn't been able to set a concrete succession plan yet. "Usually, the new CEO should be in place 3-6 months prior and work with the outgoing CEO to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation to adopt a "calibrated and reciprocal approach" after authorities at Dubai International Airport imposed temporary limits on the number of flights foreign airlines can operate. In a letter dated March 31 addressed to the ministry, the industry body representing Indian carriers flagged that the restriction could create an uneven playing field for domestic airlines operating to Dubai ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Air India CEO & MD Campbell Wilson has resigned after helming the Tata Group-owned airline for four years that have been punctuated by multiple headwinds, including the fatal AI171 crash in June last year. The Air India board has constituted a committee that will find the successor in the coming months, a statement from the airline said on Tuesday. "Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has bee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Monday for the first time saw a turboprop aircraft of a non-operational airline getting converted to a seaplane by getting floats affixed, and operating a test flight. The aircraft, a De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, conducted a test (maintenance) flight in Uttarakhand to and from the Ganga Barrage in Haridwar. Once approved, the plane, now belonging to Avani Singh-led SkyHop Aviation, will operate in Andaman and Nicobar once the airline gets its licence from the DGCA.Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Three Indian airlines that carry over 90 per cent of domestic flyers are in transition with CEO departures. With Air India officially announcing the planned departure of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Tuesday, he joins the list of two other airline leaders who have already departed from their respective corner offices. Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, which is the low-cost arm of Air India, left the airline after complet ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict has put significant pressure on India's aviation sector by impacting airline revenues and increasing operational costs, Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Asangba Chuba Ao said on Tuesday. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Ao said airlines are facing a two-fold challenge due to the crisis, which began over a month ago. Also Read | UCLA's Tiana Sumanasekera Viral Bollywood Rout ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said that over 10,000 flights by Indian carriers to West Asia have been cancelled since the war broke out in the region. The move of the government comes at a time when widespread closures of key transit corridors have forced airlines to suspend or reroute services, particularly on long-haul routes to Europe and North America, according to a senior civil aviation ministry. "On average, Indian carriers used to fly about 300 to 350 flights daily to the Middle ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 7 (Reuters) - Air India said on Tuesday that CEO Campbell Wilson had resigned after nearly four years in the role, as the carrier grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. Wilson's resignation comes just days after its bigger domestic rival, IndiGo, tapped aviation veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO. The country's two largest carriers are under pressure from an industry crisis stemming from the Midd ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict has put significant pressure on India's aviation sector by impacting airline revenues and increasing operational costs, Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Asangba Chuba Ao said on Tuesday. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Ao said airlines are facing a two-fold challenge due to the crisis, which began over a month ago. "50 per cent of all international operations by Indian car ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said. The widespread closures of key transit corridors forced airlines to suspend or reroute services, particularly on long-haul routes to Europe and North America. "On an average, Indian carriers used to fly about 300 to 350 flights daily to the Middle East (both wa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson has resigned, the airline announced. His departure adds fresh uncertainty to a carrier struggling with rising costs and a string of safety-related incidents. New Zealand-born Wilson was appointed in 2022 after the Tata Group took over the loss-making former state carrier. He will leave before the end of his five-year term but remain in charge until a successor is appointed. Wilson had informed group chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 of hi ...Read More >
Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned as the airline deals with challenges, including financial losses and the aftermath of a deadly crash last year that killed 260 people. Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, Air India said. A former Singapore Airlines executive, Wilson was brought in to lead a turnaround after Tata Group bought Air India from the Indian government in 2022 following years of losses. During ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Tata Group-owned Air India on Tuesday announced that its CEO and MD Campbell Wilson has resigned and the airline has set up a committee to find his successor. Wilson, a native of New Zealand and a former Singapore Airlines' veteran, has been at the helm of the airline for four years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. "Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Air India group has announced revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes amid a sharp rise in global jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said the decision comes as airlines worldwide face one of the toughest fuel cost environments in recent years. "Air India group today announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes," the airline said. The airline noted that global jet fuel pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Air India group has announced revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes amid a sharp rise in global jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said the decision comes as airlines worldwide face one of the toughest fuel cost environments in recent years. "Air India group today announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes," the airline said. The airline noted ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Tuesday told the staff that it was the right time to hand over the reins for the airline's next phase of growth. Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the airline to ensure a smooth succession. "I am incredibly proud of what you have achieved, especially in the face of unprecedented headwinds in the form of aircraft delivery and supply chain challenges ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Air India group on Tuesday announced that it will impose the fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 299 to Rs 899 for domestic flights and USD 24 to USD 280 for international flights (excluding some routes). The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8, will be applicable for flights operated by the airline's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express as well, Air India said in a statement. Revisions to fuel surcharge on flights to and from Bangladesh and Far East destinations such as Jap ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government's decision to cap the increase in domestic Aviation Turbine Fuel ( ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson. In an official statement, the airline said that a committee has been constituted to find the successor in the coming months. "Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensure the organisation and leadership team is on a stable footing for the transition," the airline stated. ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government's decision to cap the increase in domestic Aviat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2, 000 kms. The move follows the government's decision to cap the increase in domestic Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) p ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The Air India group on Tuesday said it will impose fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 299 to Rs 899 for domestic flights and USD 24 to USD 280 for international flights (excluding some routes). The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8 will be applicable for flights operated by the airline's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express as well, Air India said in a statement. Revisions to fuel surcharge on flights to and from Bangladesh and Far East destinations such as Japan, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: According to media reports, Air India chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, stepping down more than a year before the end of his term. Reports indicate that the airline's board approved his resignation last week, although Wilson is expected to remain in his role during the notice period until a successor is appointed. The airline has not yet issued an official statement. Wilson, who took charge in 2022 following the acquisition ...Read More >
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