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Delhi, 31st March 2026: The biggest Indian carrier, IndiGo has announced the appointment of William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer. This follows after the former CEO Peter Elbers resigned from his post in early March, which was accepeted by the Inter Globe management after the December 2025 operational fiasco. This strategic decision comes at a time when IndiGo seeks to strenghten its leadership team and drive growth and enhance its presence in the global aviation market. William Walsh’s role as CEO will involve overseeing the airline’s management and strategic direction, focusing on enhancing operational performance and customer experience. He is currently the Director General ‌of the International Air Transport Association(IATA) and will join the Indian airline in early August. On March 31, 2026, IndiGo’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of William Walsh as CEO, subject to regulatory approvals. Walsh, who is currently the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will conclude his tenure there on July 31, 2026, and is expected to join IndiGo by August 3, 2026. Walsh is renowned for his extensive experience in the aviation industry, having previously served as CEO of British Airways and the International Airlines Group (IAG). His leadership is credited with effective restructuring and successful mergers and acquisitions. Walsh tenure at IATA is coming to end on July 31. He started as a commercial pilot, moving to different roles as the COO and then CEO of Aer Lingus (2000-2005) and later moved to British Airways as CEO (2005-2011), CEO of IAG (2011-2020) and to IATA. Walsh’s experience of “managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics make him ideally suited to strengthen and lead IndiGo for continued growth,” said Vikram Singh Mehta, IndiGo’s chairman, in an exchange filing on Tuesday.

Delhi, 31st March 2026: Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives recently completed its 18 years of operations in India. For nearly two decades, India operations have remained a key pillar of Maldivian’s regional connectivity and growth. Maldivian currently flies 5 times every week to both Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. Over the past eighteen years, these routes have played an important role in strengthening access to essential markets and enhancing connectivity between the Maldives and major Indian cities. The network has also supported tourism, trade, education, and medical travel, further reinforcing the close ties between the two neighboring countries. The airlines in an special event brought together key stakeholders, partners, and team members to reflect on the airline’s journey in the Indian market and to recognise the contributions of those who have helped shape this success over the years. As part of the celebration, long-serving staff and valued partners were presented with commemorative awards in recognition of their dedication, loyalty, and longstanding support throughout Maldivian’s 18 years of operations to India. Maldivian’s continued service to India underscores the airline’s commitment to maintaining strong regional links and delivering greater convenience for travellers journeying between the Maldives and India. As one of the airline’s most important international markets, India continues to contribute significantly to Maldivian’s broader vision of connecting the Maldives to key destinations across the region. With the largest domestic network in the Maldives, Maldivian also provides seamless connections for travellers arriving from India to destinations across the country, linking them to resort islands, local communities, business hubs, and essential services. “India has been an integral part of Maldivian’s international journey for the past 18 years,” said Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian. “This milestone is not only a celebration of our operations, but also a tribute to the dedicated staff, trusted partners, and loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years. We remain committed to strengthening this important market and further enhancing connectivity between the Maldives and India.”

Noida, 28th March 2026: The date 28th March 2026 will be remembered as an iconic day not only for the uttar Pradesh or Noida but also for the nation as the one of the much awaited airport at Jewer in Greater Noida finally got inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The PM said that this airport marks a new chapter in the Viksit UP, Viksit Bharat Abhiyan mission . With addition of Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh has now become one of the states with the highest number of international airports. There are total seventeen operational airports in Uttar Pradesh till now. Benefits of Noida International Airport The far-reaching impact of the new airport will benefit a vast region encompassing around Uttar Pradesh in the vicinity of 100-200 kilo meters range. The airport will bring numerous new opportunities for all the sections of the society. The PM said, “Aircraft will fly from here to the world, and this airport will also become a symbol of a developed Uttar Pradesh taking flight.” On the IDAN scheme the PM said,” Recently, the Central Government has further expanded the UDAN scheme with an approval of approximately Rs 29,000 crore, under which 100 new airports and 200 new helipads will be built in smaller cities in the coming years. UP will also benefit immensely from this.” Addressing a critical gap in India’s aviation ecosystem, the Prime Minister drew attention to the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, noting that 85 per cent of Indian aircraft still have to go abroad for MRO services. PM Modi noted that the government has resolved to make India self-reliant in the MRO sector as well and highlighted that today, the foundation stone of an MRO facility has been laid here at Jewar. “When ready, it will serve aircraft from India and abroad , generating revenue for the country, keeping our money within India, and creating numerous jobs for the youth,” announced The PM. The first phase of the Noida International Airport is projected to become the largest in India once fully built, with the capacity to handle 225 million passengers each year. Airport Operations Timeline Early this month on March 6th, the DGCA issued the aerodrome license to the airport after multiple delays due to various factors. As per the official project plan, the domestic and cargo operations is expected to start within 45 days after issuance of the license. However, the exact date is not yet announced but as per the media sources the commercial flight services may begin between mid-April and May 2026.The international flight are likely to begin from September 2026.The official sources confirmed that initially the airport will start operations with limited domestic flights mostly during daytime hours, before gradually expanding to full-scale domestic and international services. The airport officials also mentioned that the airport is now physically ready, commercial services will commence only after final approvals, including tariff clearance and airline scheduling, are completed. The Noida International Airport, has been already assigned the IATA code DXN and now the process of complete coordination with airlines, ground handlers, and other stakeholders before launching passenger flights is under process. Airport Development Plans Noida International Airport is spread across over 1,300 hectares and is being developed into multiple phases. The first phase which was inaugurated includes one runway and a terminal capable of handling around 12 million passengers annually. In its final form, the airport is planned to have up to five runways and a capacity of 70 million passengers per year by 2040, positioning it among Asia’s largest aviation hubs. (Pix Courtesy: PIB)

Ahmedabad, 27th March 2026: Air India has announced that all its domestic flight operations at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport will shift from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, effective 29 March 2026. The relocation covers Air India’s schedule of 210 weekly domestic flights operating to and from Ahmedabad, while the airline’s international flights departing and arriving in Ahmedabad already operate from Terminal 2. This transition is part of Air India’s ongoing efforts to enhance the airport experience for guests travelling to and from Ahmedabad. Spread across 49,000 sq. m built‑up area, Terminal 2 offers a significantly upgraded passenger experience and is equipped with 52 check‑in counters, self-baggage drop kiosks, DigiYatra kiosks, 17 departure immigration counters, 22 arrival immigration counters, 8 Fast Track Immigration e‑gates at departures and arrivals, and a wide range of retail and F&B options. Air India has begun proactively notifying all passengers booked to travel to or from Ahmedabad about the terminal change through SMS, email, and other direct communication channels. Travellers are also advised to double‑check their terminal information before heading to the airport to avoid any last‑minute inconvenience.