The year revealed how thin operational margins have become, how quickly disruptions cascade in a high-growth environment, and how vulnerable airlines remain to security, weather, and airspace shocks.

From stampedes, worsening AQI, terrorist attacks and aviation chaos in India to election of new Pope, Iran – Israel war and ...

The tragic crash of Air India’s AI171 on June 12, which claimed 270 lives in one of the worst airline disasters in recent years, has triggered a crisis of confidence in Indian aviation. India is one ...

While the June 12 crash is a separate issue, wider scrutiny of safety practices may bring more such checks in the coming months. Skift’s coverage of the Air India crash is offered free to all readers.

By 2040, India’s passenger traffic is expected to grow six-fold, and exceed 1 billion. But consumer welfare can only be ...

Indian aviation heads into 2026 seeking stability after a turbulent 2025 marked by fatal accidents, flight disruptions, ...

After five years of frozen skies, India and China are making moves to resume nonstop flights. With diplomacy cautiously warming, who will take the lead in reconnecting Asia’s two largest economies?