aircraft maintenance engineering

Indian aviation faces unprecedented turbulence due to a perfect storm of factors. From pandemic fallout and engine failures to airspace closures and a Middle East war driving fuel prices sky-high, airlines are struggling. Passengers face rising fares and cancelled routes as the sector grapples with deep financial distress and operational chaos.

Mumbai Airport will be shut for six hours on May 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM for scheduled pre-monsoon maintenance. Both runways will be non-operational, impacting domestic and international flights. Passengers are advised to check their flight status and plan accordingly due to expected cancellations and rescheduling.

Every conflict leaves behind more than tactical outcomes; it generates a blueprint for future preparedness. Operation Sindoor, when examined through a structural and doctrinal lens, reveals a decisive shift in how India must think about air power, attrition, industrial capacity, and integrated warfare. Its most enduring lessons lie not in what was achieved, but in what must now be built.

Ravi Kota is now at the helm as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), armed with over three decades of invaluable experience. His expertise has been key in locking down significant contracts like those for the Tejas fighter jet and the Light Combat Helicopter.

Air India has inked a decade-long deal with Thales for comprehensive maintenance of its inflight entertainment systems. This 'FlytCARE' agreement covers 57 aircraft, including new widebody jets featuring advanced AVANT Up systems with 4K screens and dual Bluetooth. Services will be provided from Delhi and Mumbai, enhancing passenger experience and Air India's engineering capabilities.

Vast desert sites store retired aircraft. These boneyards preserve planes for parts harvesting and recycling. Valuable components are removed for reuse on active fleets. Some aircraft are even reactivated after years of storage. This process saves airlines significant costs. Aluminum is melted for cans, and titanium for golf clubs.

Anthropic's Mythos AI system is poised to disrupt the IT services industry, potentially shifting growth projections from a cautious 3-3.5% annual headwind to a more realistic baseline.

An IndiGo A320 aircraft at Kolkata airport sustained damage to its right engine when an Oberoi catering vehicle collided with it on Tuesday night. The airline's engineers are assessing the extensive damage, which is expected to ground the aircraft for several days. An inquiry has been initiated by the airport authority.

The Indian Navy is boosting self-reliance by inviting domestic firms to develop and manufacture critical subsystems for its Russian-built MiG-29K fighter jets. This initiative aims to enhance aircraft availability and reduce foreign dependency. Indian companies will now develop automated test systems for the MiG-29K/KUB, crucial for maintaining combat readiness and strengthening national security through controlled supply chains.

Following a fatal small plane crash, the DGCA has issued new guidelines empowering pilots flying VVIPs to refuse unsafe flights. These rules aim to prevent undue pressure on flight crews and ensure safety by mandating professional judgment, proper aircraft maintenance, and pre-flight checks for all dignitaries' air travel.

Noting that VVIPs “use air travel frequently for electioneering and other purposes in (small) aircraft” and choppers, DGCA said, “Analysis of earlier accidents/incidents associated with aircraft operations to/from airstrips/temporary helipads and during election flying has often revealed violation of instructions and safety was jeopardised. It is essential that adequate measures are taken by all concerned to ensure the highest standards of safety for operation of such flights.”

As Iran's drones and ballistic missiles rain down on Gulf cities, oil terminals and airfields, a quieter battle is being fought against sand, heat and open sky — one that has reshaped the outcome of every conflict ever fought on Arabian soil.

Air India's new Airbus A350, VT-JRF, faced a recurring issue with turbulence and noise in its belly hold, forcing a return to Delhi from a London-bound flight. This marks the second such incident in ten days, prompting a DGCA investigation. The aircraft had previously diverted to Shannon for checks after a similar problem on a New York to Delhi route.

An institute aimed to developing a talent pipeline of aircraft maintenance engineers was launched here today. The launch of School for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (SAME), that will offer a DGCA and civil aviation ministry- approved three-year AME course in mechanical and avionics, was announced by InterGlobe Education Services, a part of the InterGlobe Enterprises.