Tag: Indian Aviation

Bhogapuram International Airport Starts Commercial Flights Today As Visakhapatnam Airport Shuts Passenger Operations: What Changes For Travellers?

Bhogapuram International Airport began commercial passenger operations on August 17, 2026, replacing the old Visakhapatnam airport for scheduled flights. The VTZ code remains unchanged, but passengers must now travel to the new airport for their flights.

Air India Expands Drug Testing to Every Pilot After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana: How Will the New Checks Work?

Air India has begun mandatory substance screening for its pilots after a captain tested positive for marijuana, expanding checks beyond India’s existing random-testing requirements.

Who Will Use The SARAS MkII Aircraft? Why India Is Building A 19-Seater Plane

India's indigenous SARAS MkII aircraft has completed its design phase, bringing the 19-seater regional transport plane closer to prototype manufacturing. Here's what it is, who will use it, and why it matters for regional aviation.