Abhishek Law

AIESL accepted resignations of 180 engineers after 13 days of protests, but disputes over terminations, pay and career growth continue to keep workers off maintenance duties.

Higher fuel prices, Gulf airspace disruptions and a weak rupee are expected to pressure IndiGo's earnings as investors assess how much strain the airline can absorb.

NEW DELHI: GMR Airports Ltd outpaced rival Adani Airports Holdings Ltd in FY26 revenue growth, aided by revised tariffs for international passengers at Delhi airport, widening its lead among India's private airport operators.

A sharp fall in the rupee against the dollar, along with weak demand, hurt IndiGo's financial performance as the country's largest airline swung to losses, a first after it reported a loss in FY23.

IndiGo has reclaimed the top spot among Indian carriers on international routes in April, aided by a faster recovery from West Asia-related disruptions than the Air India group. Analysts expect the airline to retain its lead as it expands its overseas network.

Airline fleet shortages and route cuts are expected to keep passenger traffic subdued through September, with GMR Airports banking on Bhogapuram and Nagpur to support growth in the second half of FY27.

Rising fuel costs, West Asia disruptions and weak demand are forcing airlines to trim capacity across major airports and routes, marking a sharp slowdown in India's post-pandemic aviation growth.

The greenfield airport opens with ambitious traffic targets but faces a cautious aviation market and constrained capacity growth.

AISATS plans ₹ 600 crore FY27 capex and targets ₹ 3,000-3,500 crore revenue over five years, banking on cargo, warehousing and logistics to reduce dependence on ground handling.

New Delhi, June 17 -- Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd. (AISATS) plans to invest about Rs.600 crore in FY27 and more than double its revenue