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The talks with China have been underway for more than a year, according to the sources. Discussions are focused on the possibility of using airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.

SkyHop's operations were expected to start from September 16. The airline had received approval from the Lakshadweep Administration to commence operations in August 2026, with operations expected to begin after the monsoon season.

Air India is also evaluating ways to improve network efficiency and optimise fleet deployment as part of the operational overhaul.

Rising household incomes are also supporting demand across small cars, first-time buyers and higher-end SUVs. He said the company continues to absorb a significant portion of higher commodity costs and is stepping up efforts to reduce costs.

This came as India's domestic air passenger traffic declined 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in August, amid a broader moderation in air travel demand.

IndiGo continued to dominate the domestic aviation market with a 65% share, carrying 78.87 lakh passengers during the month.

Government says Rs 150 crore has already been disbursed to SpiceJet, while the airline must work with banks to address its financial issues.

Naidu said the government is working to expand India's aviation ecosystem, with the modified UDAN scheme having ambitious targets for connectivity and infrastructure development.

Spicejet is also facing a major financial crunch, as it is yet to disburse salaries to its employess in the past three and a half months

The partnership is aimed at strengthening domestic availability of these materials as India develops its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

According to estimates shared exclusively with NDTV Profit by EY, Grant Thornton Bharat and a senior aviation analyst, the biggest pressure is likely to be felt on long-haul international routes.

FDTL rules govern the maximum hours a pilot can be on duty and in flight, along with mandatory rest periods, and are meant to guard against fatigue-related risks in the cockpit.

An alternate aircraft is being arranged for passengers to continue their onward journey.

Hotel searches in Delhi have risen sharply ahead of the Sept. 12-13 BRICS Summit, with some five-star properties sold out and available rooms costing up to Rs 2.4 lakh a night.

The pilots' body has sought competitive pay, stable rosters, fatigue-risk management and an internationally benchmarked review, NDTV Profit has learnt

Ather Energy launched the Ather Konarc, its first electric scooter on the new EL platform, targeting a broader scooter market segment with enhanced features.

Ather Energy’s Ather Node will connect EV chargers across apartment complexes and larger housing societies, with the new solution set for launch in six cities by the end of 2026

PPPAC has granted in-principle approval to offer 11 AAI airports in five PPP bundles, with concessions set for 50 years.

SpiceXpress is planning to operate approximately 200 freighter flights between September 2026 and August 2027.

M&M expects the upcoming festive season to be a big one for the company. The company has plans to increase monthly production capacity to 68,000 units by September-end from the current 64,000 monthly units.