Articles by Neha LM Tripathi
Boeing to deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers this year
Boeing said the Indian and South Asian region will need 2,835 new aircraft by 2043, continuing the fleet growth observed over the last decade

Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:51 PM IST
Akasa Air raises funds from Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai family offices
Akasa Air said late Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s family would also pour additional capital into the airline

Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:06 PM IST
DGCA transfers official over violation of training norms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has transferred its Director of Flight Training over allegations involving intentional violations of critical flight training regulations

Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Aircraft technical glitches decreased over three years: Civil aviation minister
civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu told Rajya Sabha that the data available for the last three years shows there is a decrease in the number of technical glitches reported by the airlines

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:00 PM IST
Airlines received 728 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024, 13 arrested: Govt data
Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol told Parliament that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has mandated robust protocols for handling hoax bomb threats

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:38 PM IST
Govt to launch modified UDAN scheme, connect 120 new destinations: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said the scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational, and northeastern regional districts

Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:13 PM IST
Akasa Air writes to govt over UAE flights, says no level playing field
Akasa Air said it strongly believes that equitable allocation of traffic rights, especially for new entrants, is crucial to fostering a competitive environment and ensuring equal opportunities

Published on Jan 30, 2025 11:19 AM IST
Mid-air ‘hijack’ alert activates security protocol in Air India flight
Although the pilot told ATC it was a false alarm, there was no let up in the protocol. The flight reached Mumbai, where the authorities were ready.

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh
Authorities at Maha Kumbh struggle to manage a massive surge of devotees in Prayagraj, urging delays in visits to Ayodhya as crowds overwhelm transport.

Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:00 AM IST
DGCA advises airlines to add more flights for Prayagraj to rationalise fares
DGCA said that it has approved 81 additional flights in January, raising Prayagraj connectivity to 132 flights from across India

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 09:29 PM IST
Inquiry begins to find trigger for freak Jalgaon train tragedy
At least 12 people were killed and 10 others injured on Wednesday after they jumped off the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express amid rumours of a fire in a coach and were mowed down by the Karnataka Express running towards Delhi on the adjacent tracks.

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Air India Express to begin operations from Hindon airport
Situated in Ghaziabad, Hindon Airport provides an alternative for travellers from Central and East Delhi, Noida, and nearby areas

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 11:54 AM IST
Domestic airlines flew 16.13 million passengers in 2024: DGCA
DGCA said IndiGo had the highest (73.4% ) on-time performance in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad followed by Air India (67.6%) and Akasa Air (62.7%)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:51 AM IST
Domestic airlines flew 16 million passengers in 2024: DGCA data
The data also showed that on a month-to-month basis, the increase in passengers carried was 8.19% compared to the same months in the previous year

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Panic on the tracks: 12 die in freak Jalgaon train tragedy
There was a curve on the tracks near the incident spot, possibly making it difficult for the passengers to spot the oncoming train

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:11 AM IST
11 dead after jumping off Pushpak Express over fire scare, hit by another train
Jalgaon superintendent of police said that the passengers jumped off the coach because they panicked due to a rumour of a fire

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 10:09 PM IST
India to approve Cape Town Convention to boost aircraft deals: Aviation secretary
Cape Town Convention is an international agreement designed to make it more attractive for leasing companies to invest by duplicating repossession rights available in the United States when airlines default on lease payments

Published on Jan 21, 2025 08:28 PM IST
DGCA warning to Akasa Air, asks to ensure strict compliance of rules
The DGCA noted that the Operations Manual revision cycle exceeded six months, which is director Flight Operations’ Failure to Ensure Compliance

Published on Jan 15, 2025 04:30 PM IST
DGCA warning to Akasa Air for violations linked to carrying lithium batteries
DGCA said the airline was found to be accepting electronic devices containing lithium batteries without proper checking or verification of battery power

Published on Jan 14, 2025 04:50 PM IST
Air India to offer around 1,000 Premium Economy seats daily in 2025
Until the entire Air India fleet is modernised and retrofitted, the airline has chosen to prioritise Vistara aircraft on key corporate and premium routes.

Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Around 13,000 trains to run during Kumbh, says Vaishnaw
“An investment of ₹5,000 crore has been made over the past three years for Kumbh-related projects,” the statement read.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
DGCA calls for total overhaul of Delhi airport’s T2
DGCA has ordered a six-month renovation of Delhi's IGI Airport Terminal 2 starting late April, enhancing facilities and efficiency for future operations.

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Jammu-Kashmir train aims to tackle sub-zero temp
Railway officials aware of the matter said Prime Minister Narendra Modi may inaugurate the crucial link towards the end of the month

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Modi unveils Jammu railway division, Telangana terminal
While the date of the first train connecting Jammu and Kashmir is yet to be announced, officials said, it is expected to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister by the month-end

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 07:20 AM IST
8 aviation facilities set for launch in first half of 2025
The new facilities will come up in Goa, Patna, Prayagraj, Jodhpur, Hirasar (Rajkot), Satna, Datia and Thoothukudi.

Updated on Jan 05, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, 1996 batch IAS officer, appointed DGCA director general
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996 batch IAS officer, is presently serving as additional secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Published on Jan 03, 2025 10:35 PM IST
Air India to see major expansion, increase global coverage: Airline chief
The merger of the four Tata airlines into one full-service carrier, Air India, and one low-cost carrier, Air India Express, was completed in late 2024

Published on Jan 01, 2025 08:59 PM IST
Govt instructs airlines and airports for smooth operations during fog season
The civil aviation ministry said that the government has instructed airlines to proactively inform the passengers about potential delays and/ or cancellations

Updated on Jan 01, 2025 05:39 PM IST
Air India offers in-flight Wi-Fi services for domestic flyers
Air India said that this makes the airline the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on flights within India

Published on Jan 01, 2025 03:58 PM IST
Airlines induct over 12.6% planes more in 2024: Data
In 2024, Indian airlines added 134 aircraft to their fleets compared to 119 the year before, data on the website showed

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:57 PM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi