Star Aviation May 2026
Star Air Expands Network with Launch of Mundra Services from June 23
Regional carrier Star Air has announced the launch of scheduled commercial flight services to Mundra in Gujarat, with operations set to commence on June 23. The addition of Mundra marks the airline’s 32nd destination in its growing domestic network and is aimed at enhancing air connectivity to one of India’s…
Read More »Connecting Real India: Star Air Bags ‘Best Airline – Regional/UDAN Connectivity’ Award
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 31: Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), has been conferred the ‘Best Airline – Regional/UDAN Connectivity’ award at Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. The award was presented by Union Minister for Civil Aviation,…
Read More »Star Air linked to lease of used Embraer E190 jets
Indian regional airline Star Air appears to be linked to the planned lease of two used Embraer E190 jets owned by lessor TrueNoord , according to fleet data from Planespotters . The aircraft involved are 12-year-old E190s previously operated by KLM Cityhopper and Eastern Airways. The jets, bearing serial numbers…
Read More »Star Air to Launch Bhuj – Mumbai Direct Flight Service from May 20
Bhuj: Star Air will launch a new flight service between Bhuj and Mumbai from May 20, providing direct air connectivity between Kutch and Maharashtra’s capital city. The airline will operate the service twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bookings for the flights have already commenced on the airline’s official…
Read More »Star Air launches direct Diu–Goa flights, cuts travel time to under an hour
Star Air has launched direct flights between Diu and Goa, reducing travel time between the two coastal destinations to 45–60 minutes. Operating five days a week, the new service is expected to improve regional connectivity and support leisure travel demand across western India’s beach tourism circuit. The direct route enhances…
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DGCA Pushes for In-Flight Wi-Fi, Airlines Cite High Retrofit Costs
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Indian airlines to offer in-flight …
India Could Produce SAF 40% Cheaper Than Global Rates: Report
India has the potential to become one of the world’s lowest-cost producers of Sustainable …
‘Flybrary’ Inaugurated at Tiruchi Airport to Promote Reading Among Passengers
A unique “Flybrary” was inaugurated at the new terminal of Tiruchirappalli International Airport, offering …
West Bengal Budget Proposes Second Kolkata Airport, Three New Airfields
The West Bengal government has unveiled plans for a second airport serving Kolkata and …
AI, Blockchain to Power DGCA’s New Aviation Safety Monitoring System
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is preparing to launch …
TruAlt Bioenergy Secures ₹150 Crore Government Support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd has received financial assistance of ₹150 crore under the Centre’s PM …
Green Hydrogen Push Could Reshape India’s Aviation Fuel Future
India’s efforts to decarbonise its aviation sector received a significant boost with the launch …
Historic Takeoff For C-295: What India’s First Privately Built Military Aircraft Means
India’s defence manufacturing ambitions reached a significant milestone this week when the first C-295 …
One in three domestic flyers now uses DigiYatra at Kochi airport
KOCHI: One in every three domestic departure passengers at Kochi airport is now entering …
DigiYatra Biometric Transit Made Mandatory At Four Indian Airports
In a move to streamline passenger movement using facial recognition technology, the Ministry of …
India eyes up to 200 Russian regional aircraft as local production talks advance
India could emerge as a major hub for regional aviation under plans being discussed …