Arindam Majumder

Adani Airports has suspended handling cargo related to Russian carriers at Mumbai airport due to sanctions compliance concerns. This decision has led to a dispute with representatives from Aeroflot and Volga Dnepr regarding previously arranged shipments. Currently, approximately 2.5 tonnes of cargo is lying in the airport warehouse while additional cargo seeks transportation. Delmos Aviation has requested intervention from the Ministry of Civil Aviation to resolve the matter.

Adani Airports is facing resistance from airlines over its plan to temporarily shift international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai as Terminal 1 undergoes redevelopment. MIAL plans to discontinue 265 of 770 weekly international departures from October 25, affecting 46 airlines, as it creates capacity for displaced domestic passengers.

India's government has clarified that it will not regulate ticket prices for airlines under new rules. The new air fare regulations will allow the government to set limits during extraordinary situations like natural calamities. Airlines will need to get their fares approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation a month in advance. Recent data indicates that average airfares this festive season have increased significantly due to higher fuel costs.

Under the new rules, airlines will be required to get their airfares approved by civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) a

MIAL has informed airlines that they can shift operations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. The existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will undergo redevelopment until 2030. Airlines have expressed concerns about splitting operations between the two airports due to logistical difficulties. The Airline Operators Committee has rejected the proposed transfer of international operations, demanding more information.

Mumbai's airport operator, Adani Group-controlled MIAL, has informed airlines about potential operational shifts to Navi Mumbai.

The Indian government plans to hold promotional roadshows in international financial hubs to attract airport investors. Twelve airports are expected to be bundled into groups as part of this privatisation effort. The Airports Authority of India aims to explain the new bidding structure to prospective bidders effectively. International investors, including sovereign wealth funds and Indian conglomerates, are anticipated to participate in this bidding process.

The government will hold promotional roadshows in major international financial hubs to attract global investors for its upcoming airport privatisation round, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended the deadline for revised pilot rest rules to March 31, 2027. This extension is a response to airlines facing challenges such as rising costs and crew availability issues. Previous relaxations were granted after major operational disruptions by IndiGo due to crew shortages. Airline associations argue that these extensions undermine safety regulations and hinder compliance.

The revised pay structure will take effect January 1, 2027, with fixed monthly salaries increasing across all eight pilot grades, from first officers to designated examiners. Akasa Air inducted its 14th aircraft of the year on Tuesday, taking its fleet size to 45. It plans to add eight more by the end of this fiscal year. The airline has 181 more planes on order.