Aviation

Ryanair mid-air scare: How a passenger was nearly sucked out of airplane

A man was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany after a window 'detached' mid-air. The passenger, identified as a 61-year-old Serbian, survived and was hospitalised with friction burns

How Air India's operational reset helped it become the world's fourth most punctual airline

Air India has been ranked the world's fourth most punctual airline in June 2026 by Cirium, highlighting gains from its operational overhaul even as the carrier undergoes a leadership transition and continues its fleet modernisation

Airbus workers launch nationwide strike in Spain, raising fresh risks to aircraft deliveries

Airbus workers across Spain have launched a strike over pay and working conditions, raising concerns about aircraft production and delivery schedules as the company battles supply-chain constraints

Indian domestic aviation logs best-ever month in May after PM's call to defer non-essential foreign trips

DGCA data shows record flight operations and strong gains for IndiGo and Akasa Air, while SpiceJet's market share slips below 3%.

Riyadh Air to start services to India this August, will it be the rival to Emirates in future?

Riyadh Air will begin daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights from August 4, marking its India debut. Backed by Saudi Arabia's ambitious aviation plans and ample bilateral traffic rights, the airline aims to challenge established Gulf carriers such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, though building a competitive network will take time.

IndiGo Lite: A lighter fare in Indian skies, but is it a fair deal?

The introduction of IndiGo Lite marks a return to cabin-baggage-only fares in Indian skies, an experiment that was previously tested and shelved

India cuts aviation turbine fuel prices by nearly Rs 5/litre as crude oil eases

India has reduced aviation turbine fuel prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre from July 1 as global crude oil prices eased following lower geopolitical tensions in West Asia, providing relief to domestic airlines facing high fuel costs

Gulf tensions disrupt global travel routes, but demand stays resilient despite rising airfares: McKinsey

Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East is altering tourism flows, hitting Gulf aviation hubs and pushing travellers towards safer destinations, even as global appetite for travel remains strong

Geopolitical jolt: How airspace closures and global conflict are hurting Indian carriers

Indian airlines have dropped over 15 international destinations, with Air India and IndiGo leading the cancellations from June-July until the end of September.

Fuel prices fall, but airfares may stay high as airlines protect margins

Airlines are set to save billions as jet fuel prices fall following the US-Iran peace deal, but tight capacity, strong travel demand and a focus on rebuilding margins could keep airfares elevated