India’s Aviation

India’s Aviation Regulator Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Amid Safety Concerns

The aviation landscape in India was rocked on December 9, 2025, when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, to slash its flight schedule by 5%. The sudden directive comes in response to massive disruptions in recent weeks, including hundreds of flight cancellations that shook public confidence and raised…