Russia is preparing for a significant expansion in India’s civil aviation market, with proposed agreements covering as many as 105 regional passenger aircraft and advanced discussions on manufacturing the SJ-100 jet in the country.
United Aircraft Corporation is expected to advance several agreements with Indian aviation companies during Innoprom India in New Delhi. The negotiations centre on potential orders for the IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft and a wider plan to establish loca
Russia is preparing for a significant expansion in India’s civil aviation market, with proposed agreements covering as many as 105 regional passenger aircraft and advanced discussions on manufacturing the SJ-100 jet in the country.
United Aircraft Corporation is expected to advance several agreements with Indian aviation companies during Innoprom India in New Delhi. The negotiations centre on potential orders for the IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft and a wider plan to establish loca
Telangana proposed examining the possibility of introducing seaplane operations at Hussain Sagar. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed the idea and the progress of Warangal and Adilabad airport projects with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed a proposal to explore seaplane operations at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu. The idea is expected to be exa
Telangana proposed examining the possibility of introducing seaplane operations at Hussain Sagar. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed the idea and the progress of Warangal and Adilabad airport projects with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed a proposal to explore seaplane operations at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu. The idea is expected to be exa
The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods.
The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.
The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods.
The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.
What Triggered the Aviation Ownership Debate?
Adani Enterprises has denied reports that it is planning an airline, a day after IndiGo raised concerns about allowing airport operators to own carriers. The developments have renewed debate over competition, airport neutrality, and consumer interests in Indian aviation.
Adani Denies Airline Entry as IndiGo Flags Ownership Risk
New Delhi, July 24, 2026: Adani air
What Triggered the Aviation Ownership Debate?
Adani Enterprises has denied reports that it is planning an airline, a day after IndiGo raised concerns about allowing airport operators to own carriers. The developments have renewed debate over competition, airport neutrality, and consumer interests in Indian aviation.
Adani Denies Airline Entry as IndiGo Flags Ownership Risk
New Delhi, July 24, 2026: Adani air
The Adani Group is reportedly seeking changes to India’s airport ownership regulations that could allow it to enter the scheduled airline business. The existing clause prevents operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports from holding more than a 10% stake in a scheduled carrier.
The proposal has reportedly been submitted to the central government, but no airline has been officially announced. There is also no confirmed launch date, fleet plan
The Adani Group is reportedly seeking changes to India’s airport ownership regulations that could allow it to enter the scheduled airline business. The existing clause prevents operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports from holding more than a 10% stake in a scheduled carrier.
The proposal has reportedly been submitted to the central government, but no airline has been officially announced. There is also no confirmed launch date, fleet plan
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from the Iranian capital to safer locations following escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing Iran crisis. In an advisory issued on March 3, the mission said the decision was taken due to a heightened risk perception in Tehran. The embassy arranged transport, food and accommodation for the students moved out of the city. A small number of students continue to remain in Tehran after declining the relocation offer.
For Indian nationals still in Iran, the embassy has reiterated its advisory to stay indoors as far as possible, avoid windows and keep away from areas where protests or demonstrations may take place. Citizens have been urged to exercise caution, remain calm and maintain regular contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran while closely monitoring official updates. With an estimated 9,000 Indians, including many students, currently in Iran, concerns among families back home have grown.
The Centre said it is closely monitoring developments across West Asia and coordinating with Indian missions in the Gulf to ensure the safety of stranded Indians. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reviewed the evolving situation and directed all concerned departments to be prepared with an evacuation plan if required. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government stands ready to facilitate the safe return of Indians from the region.
Gulf flights have been severely impacted by airspace closure and regional tensions. The civil aviation ministry said IndiGo plans to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad, subject to approvals. Air India has extended the suspension of several Middle East services, while Air India Express will resume limited operations to and from Muscat. Etihad and other international carriers are operating restricted services as conditions permit.
Several state governments, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, have activated helplines to assist residents affected by flight disruptions. Families in Uttar Pradesh and other states have reported intermittent contact with relatives in Iran, underscoring anxiety within the NRI community. Authorities have stressed that flight schedules remain fragile and subject to sudden change, even as India continues to scale up contingency measures to safeguard its citizens abroad.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from the Iranian capital to safer locations following escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing Iran crisis. In an advisory issued on March 3, the mission said the decision was taken due to a heightened risk perception in Tehran. The embassy arranged transport, food and accommodation for the students moved out of the city. A small number of students continue to remain in Tehran after declining the relocation offer.
For Indian nationals still in Iran, the embassy has reiterated its advisory to stay indoors as far as possible, avoid windows and keep away from areas where protests or demonstrations may take place. Citizens have been urged to exercise caution, remain calm and maintain regular contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran while closely monitoring official updates. With an estimated 9,000 Indians, including many students, currently in Iran, concerns among families back home have grown.
The Centre said it is closely monitoring developments across West Asia and coordinating with Indian missions in the Gulf to ensure the safety of stranded Indians. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reviewed the evolving situation and directed all concerned departments to be prepared with an evacuation plan if required. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government stands ready to facilitate the safe return of Indians from the region.
Gulf flights have been severely impacted by airspace closure and regional tensions. The civil aviation ministry said IndiGo plans to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad, subject to approvals. Air India has extended the suspension of several Middle East services, while Air India Express will resume limited operations to and from Muscat. Etihad and other international carriers are operating restricted services as conditions permit.
Several state governments, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, have activated helplines to assist residents affected by flight disruptions. Families in Uttar Pradesh and other states have reported intermittent contact with relatives in Iran, underscoring anxiety within the NRI community. Authorities have stressed that flight schedules remain fragile and subject to sudden change, even as India continues to scale up contingency measures to safeguard its citizens abroad.
