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NEW DELHI: IndiGo has appointment of Chief Aviation Advisors LLC to conduct an independent expert review and assessment of the recent operational disruption and the contributing factors. The firm is led by Captain John Illson, a veteran with more than four decades of aviation experience across the FAA, ICAO, IATA and major global carriers. “With…
An audio clip of an Alaska Air pilot who tried to shut the flight down mid-air under the influence of “mushrooms” has surfaced on the internet. The audio dates back to October 2023, which reveals the moment when the man cut off the fuel of the aircraft that was carrying 84 people.The audio captures the…
The airline’s entire network is reconnected, with reliability improving daily. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sacked four flight operations inspectors (FOIs) who were the principal operations inspectors (PIO) for oversight on IndiGo. Designated specifically for an airline, these FOIs are supposed to keep a close watch on the airline’s requirements and also…
DC Studios dropped an early holiday surprise for fans on Thursday with the first full trailer for ‘Supergirl’, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The actress who made her breakout appearance in ‘House of the Dragon’, first took flight as the character in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ earlier this year. Her character make a memorable entry,…
Veteran playback legend Udit Narayan has shared an unbelievable behind-the-scenes story from the recording of the unforgettable hit “Bole Chudiyaan” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.Speaking on the sets of Indian Idol, Udit revealed that what began as a usual studio session quickly turned into a dramatic, high-pressure dash between the microphone and the airport. Udit…
India’s recently introduced flight duty regulations for pilots are significantly stricter than those in many other countries, but operations are expected to stabilise over time, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Chief Willie Walsh said.His remarks follow a week of major disruptions at IndiGo, India’s largest airline, which saw hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation has constituted an oversight team to monitor IndiGo’s operations amid large-scale disruptions reported across multiple airports. In an order dated December 10, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the move aims to address passenger inconvenience caused by flight delays and cancellations.The team comprises senior…
IndiGo, commanding approximately 65% of India’s domestic aviation sector, has cancelled over 5,000 flights this month. Fresh trouble for IndiGo? India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, may be in for more trouble after a week which saw thousands of flights being cancelled. India’s competition watchdog is considering launching an investigation into IndiGo to determine…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre over the chaos faced by air travellers amid disruptions at IndiGo, questioning why the government failed to prevent airfares from soaring to Rs 35,000–Rs 39,000 and what immediate measures were taken to assist stranded passengers. “Why did such a situation even precipitate? What…
MUMBAI: More than 2.6 lakh passengers were directly affected at Mumbai airport last week as IndiGo’s operations went into sustained disruption, with 905 cancellations and 1,475 delays of over 30 minutes recorded between Dec 1 and 8, according to the ministry of civil aviation.“IndiGo now informs passengers about potential cancellations at least six hours before…
