Aviation
Air India Express set for first operating profit under Tata, internal memo indicates
By Cygnus | 05 Feb 2026
Air India Express is set to post its first operating profit since Tata Group took over, marking an early success in the airline’s turnaround strategy.
IndiGo Launches Non-Stop Flights to Athens From Mumbai and Delhi
By Cygnus | 23 Jan 2026
IndiGo launched non-stop flights to Athens from Mumbai on Jan 23 and will start Delhi services on Jan 24, expanding its Europe network using the Airbus A321XLR.
The New Airspace Economy: How Geopolitics Is Rewriting Aviation Costs in 2026
By Axel Miller | 22 Jan 2026
Airspace bans, sanctions and corridor risk are forcing airlines into costly detours in 2026, raising fuel burn, reducing aircraft utilisation and pushing airfares higher worldwide.
Air India Faces ₹150 Billion FY26 Loss After Ahmedabad Crash and Pakistan Airspace Ban Extension
By Cygnus | 22 Jan 2026
Air India is expected to report a FY26 loss of at least ₹150 billion after the June 2025 Ahmedabad crash and Pakistan’s extended airspace ban raised costs.
The Battle for the Skies: Air India’s Widebody Bet vs IndiGo’s XLR Gambit
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Air India vs IndiGo fleet strategy 2026: Air India expands with new Boeing 787-9 widebodies while IndiGo uses A321XLR efficiency and IndiGoStretch to reshape long-haul economics.
The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9
By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026
Air India’s comeback under Tata enters a new phase as its first post-privatisation custom Dreamliner strengthens the fleet renewal push for premium long-haul travel.
The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2026
Air India receives its first custom “line-fit” Boeing 787-9 since privatisation. Discover how the airline is standardizing its wide-body fleet for 2026.
Govt clears way for 3 new airlines as IndiGo crisis lingers
By Unnikrishnan | 25 Dec 2025
Amid IndiGo's crisis, the Govt fast-tracks approvals for Shankh Air, Al Hind, and FlyExpress to expand traveler options and break the market duopoly.
Airbus CEO Acknowledges Boeing May Lead 2025 Aircraft Order Race
By Cygnus | 10 Dec 2025
Airbus CEO admits Boeing likely wins 2025 order race, leading 908-700. Trade deals aid Boeing, but Airbus retains top backlog and delivery spots.
DGCA summons IndiGo CEO, orders audits at 11 airports as flight crisis deepens
By Axel Miller | 10 Dec 2025
DGCA summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and orders immediate audits at 11 airports as flight cancellations and passenger complaints escalate across India.
