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India Aviation Sector Losses Cross ₹24,000 Crore In 3 Years; ₹10,000 Crore More Likely

Aviation Today News Desk / March 20, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s aviation sector has incurred cumulative losses of ₹24,819 crore over a three-year period from FY2022–23 to […]

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Pieter Elbers Resigns As CEO Of IndiGo; Co-Founder Rahul Bhatia Takes Interim Charge

Aviation Today News Desk / March 11, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s largest airline, IndiGo, announced that Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has stepped down from his position

Seoni, India: A training aircraft belonging to Redbird Flight Training Academy crashed on Monday evening after its wing struck a 33 kV high-voltage power line near Sukatra village, in the Kurai police-station area of Seoni district. According to police, the incident occurred around 6:25–6:30 pm, roughly 2 km from the Suktara airstrip, as the aircraft was preparing to land. Eyewitness accounts describe sparks and a loud explosion as the plane’s wing contacted the line, after which the aircraft plunged into a nearby field. Authorities identified those on board as the instructor pilot Ajit Anthony and trainee pilot Ashok Chawda. Both sustained injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Barapathar. Officials say they are “out of danger.” Local police and power-company staff, aided by villagers, rescued the two pilots from the wreckage soon after the crash. A preliminary probe indicates that the aircraft may have suffered a “technical snag,” possibly an engine malfunction, causing it to lose power as it descended. The wing then struck the overhead power line of the Badalpar Substation, triggering the crash. The impact caused the 33 kV line to snap, immediately tripping the electricity supply. Roughly 80–90 villages around the substations reportedly experienced a blackout, and repair crews have been deployed to restore power to the affected areas. The district police have launched an official investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the crash. It remains uncertain whether pilot error, mechanical failure, or a combination of factors led to the collision. Final determination will await the outcome of the inquiry. So far, there have been no fatalities. Residents near the Suktara airstrip, however, expressed deep concern, noting that this was not the first incident involving a training aircraft in the area. Earlier in May 2025, a training aircraft operated by Redbird Aviation Pvt. Ltd. overturned during landing at the Suktara airstrip in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. The flight was being conducted solo by a trainee pilot. Initial reports attribute the incident to a faulty landing. Fortunately, the trainee escaped without injury and there was no fire. Months later on August 9, 2025 again a trainer aircraft of Redbird Flight Training Centre crash-landed near Baramati Airport in Pune district. During a routine training sortie at around 8 a.m., the trainee pilot realised one of the aircraft’s tyres was damaged. Upon touchdown, the front wheel detached and the aircraft veered off the taxiway, crossing to the far side of the airfield. Despite the abrupt landing and loss of the wheel, the pilot escaped unhurt.

Aircraft Crashes

Redbird Training Aircraft Crashes Near Seoni After Hitting High-Voltage Line; 2 Injured

Aviation Today News Desk / December 9, 2025

Seoni, India: A training aircraft belonging to Redbird Flight Training Academy crashed on Monday evening after its wing struck a

Mumbai, India: An Air India flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur was forced to abort its take-off on Friday after the cockpit crew detected an operational issue during the departure roll. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI645, was returned safely to the bay, according to the airline. Air India said in a statement that the pilots acted in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and discontinued the take-off as a precautionary measure. Passengers were deplaned and provided with alternative travel arrangements to reach their destination. Ground staff assisted passengers during the delay to minimize inconvenience. A passenger told PTI, cited by Hindustan Times, that the aircraft came to a halt suddenly after rolling for take-off, which created concern among those onboard. The passenger suggested that an engine-related problem might have caused the stoppage, though the airline has described it more broadly as an “operational issue.” The incident follows another disruption earlier in the week when Air India’s Zurich–Delhi flight (AI152) was cancelled on August 17 after a technical snag. Zurich Airport’s strict night curfew compounded the cancellation, forcing the airline to arrange hotel accommodation and offer either rescheduling or refunds for stranded passengers. Since its privatization in January 2022, Air India has stepped up inspections of its aircraft fleet. While these checks have not revealed systemic faults, they have occasionally led to flight delays and cancellations. The airline maintains that these measures are aimed at strengthening operational reliability and ensuring passenger safety, even if they result in temporary disruptions.

Airlines

Air India Flight to Jodhpur Aborts Take-Off at Mumbai Airport Over Operational Issue

Aviation Today News Desk / August 23, 2025

Mumbai, India: An Air India flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur was forced to abort its take-off on Friday after the

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