Indian Aviation

It's official: the official host country of the world's largest tourism fair in 2027 will be the Maldives, the beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an updated travel warning, urging citizens to leave using available means of transportation, maintain continuous contact with the mission, and register in the designated system

The company will increase frequencies on key routes, deploy upgraded aircraft on London and Melbourne routes, and launch premium economy and first class classes on select destinations

Air India has opened its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport, blending modern comfort with Indian design and elevated dining. "A significant milestone in our transformation journey"

IndiGo is trimming long-haul flights in early 2026, suspending Copenhagen and cutting Manchester and London services to improve reliability

The Indian airline has begun operating its first 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring a specially designed cabin, on the Mumbai-Frankfurt route. At the same time, the company has resumed direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai after a six-year hiatus

A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash

Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience

Fuel switches turned off after takeoff: Both engines failed, leading to the plane crashing on residential buildings. A dramatic question echoed in the cockpit: "Why did you turn it off?"

New route increases travel between popular destinations

Three new airlines will take off this year, enhancing regional and international connectivity, increasing competition, and offering millions of travelers new flight options across India