Air India Boeing 777 Returns Safely to Delhi After Engine Shutdown

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

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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

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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

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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, […]

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Government Orders IndiGo To Refund Flyers By December 7

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has instructed IndiGo to clear all pending refunds for passengers affected by recent flight cancellations by Sunday, December 7. Officials warned that failure to comply could lead to regulatory action. Zero Charges For Rescheduling The government has also directed the airline not to impose any rescheduling or cancellation charges on […]

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GPS Spoofing Detected at Major Airports, Government Confirms

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The central government has informed Parliament that multiple flights across major Indian airports have reported incidents of GPS spoofing and satellite-navigation interference in recent months. These disruptions were detected at airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Amritsar, raising concerns over aviation safety. What Happened During

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IndiGo, Air India Warn Of Delays After A320 Glitch

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have alerted passengers about possible delays after a technical glitch impacted a large number of Airbus A320-family aircraft. The issue, linked to potential corruption of flight-control data, has prompted aviation regulators to mandate immediate software and hardware updates on affected jets. Majority Of Indian A320 Fleet Under

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Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Air India Express Flight

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

On 12 November 2025, a flight operated by Air India Express (IX-1023) from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat while airborne. The crew found a handwritten note in the aircraft lavatory stating “Bomb. Goodbye.” In line with protocol, the flight landed safely at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi and passengers were evacuated. […]