No ILS, No ATC, No Margin: The Normalisation of Risk at VIP Airstrips

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The tragedy at Baramati should not be treated as an isolated aviation mishap or reduced to a question of pilot judgment in bad weather. It is a window into a deeper and more uncomfortable truth about how VIP aviation operates in India. Accidents in aviation rarely occur because someone suddenly

Business

Adani, Embraer Sign MoU on Aircraft Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Adani Defence and Aerospace and Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore aircraft manufacturing opportunities in India. The partnership aims to develop a domestic ecosystem for regional aircraft production in line with India’s push to strengthen its aviation manufacturing capabilities. Scope of the Collaboration Under the MoU,

International

Canada Seeks Probe After Air India Pilot Fails Alcohol Tests

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Canadian authorities have sought a formal investigation after an Air India pilot failed two breathalyser tests ahead of a scheduled international flight from Vancouver. The pilot was due to operate an Air India service departing from Vancouver International Airport but was removed from duty after testing positive for alcohol during pre-flight checks conducted by local […]

National

India Grants Initial Approval to Two New Airlines

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

India has granted initial approval to two new airlines, alHind Air and FlyExpress, allowing them to move ahead with preparations to begin commercial operations. The clearances were issued in the form of No Objection Certificates, enabling the carriers to proceed with regulatory requirements such as securing Air Operator Certificates and finalising fleet and route plans.

National

Air India Boeing 777 Returns Safely to Delhi After Engine Shutdown

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft safely returned to Delhi after one of its engines was shut down mid-air as a precautionary measure, airline and aviation officials said. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport, prompting the cockpit crew to follow standard safety procedures and turn back. Engine Issue […]

National

IndiGo Probes Operational Disruptions

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

IndiGo is reportedly considering disciplinary action against a senior expatriate official following a major operational disruption that led to large-scale flight cancellations and delays across its network. The incident, described internally as an operational meltdown, caused significant inconvenience to passengers and drew scrutiny from aviation authorities. According to

North India State News

Heavy Fog Alert Issued for Northern India Flyers

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a heavy fog alert for several parts of northern India, warning that dense fog and low visibility could disrupt flight operations in the coming days. The advisory is particularly relevant for major airports such as Delhi, where winter fog regularly affects early morning and late-night flights. Passengers have […]

National

IndiGo to Pay Over ₹500 Crore to Affected Passengers

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

IndiGo has announced that it will pay more than ₹500 crore to passengers who were severely affected by widespread flight disruptions earlier this year. The airline said the compensation includes refunds, alternative flight arrangements, hotel stays, meals, and other customer care measures provided during the crisis period. Background of the Disruptions The disruptions

National

Government Warns IndiGo CEO Could Be Removed

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said he would not hesitate to remove IndiGo’s CEO if the airline fails to correct its operational problems. The statement came after a major disruption that grounded flights and caused widespread inconvenience for passengers across the country. Cancellations triggered nationwide crisis IndiGo cancelled more than 2,000 flights

Expert Opinions Opinion

When One Airline Sneezes, India Catches a Cold: Why India Needs an Aviation Planning Authority

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

India did not witness an airline incident. It witnessed a systems failure. One bad day inside a single private airline was enough to throw airports across the country into chaos. That is not just a story about Indigo. It is a story about how India has built aviation without a brain that plans for resilience, […]