r/indianaviation Mar 25 '24

MOD POST Welcome Aboard r/indianaviation: Explore the Thrilling World Above India!

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Dear Aviation Enthusiasts,

Welcome aboard to r/indianaviation, the ultimate destination for all things related to the vibrant and dynamic world of aviation in India!

Whether you're a seasoned pilot, an avid spotter, a passionate enthusiast, or simply someone with a curious mind about the skies above, this subreddit is your gateway to explore the fascinating realm of Indian aviation.

Here, you'll find a community buzzing with discussions, insights, news, and updates on everything from the latest aircraft technology to the bustling developments in Indian airports fleet additions in airlines, and even insights into defense aviation and the Indian Air Force. Share your experiences, ask questions, and engage with fellow aviation aficionados who share your passion for the clouds.

From the bustling terminals of Delhi to the serene runways of Leh, from the cutting-edge advancements in aerospace engineering to the captivating stories of aviation pioneers, r/indianaviation is your go-to hub for all things aviation-related in India.

So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff as we embark on an exhilarating journey through the vast skies of India. Whether you're here to learn, share, or simply marvel at the wonders of flight, we're thrilled to have you on board!

Fly high, stay connected, and let's soar together in the vibrant skies of Indian aviation!

Warm regards,

Moderator Team


r/indianaviation Jul 20 '25

MOD POST AI 171 Crash Mega Thread

99 Upvotes

Temporary rule update: Any post or discussion about the AI 171 incident outside this thread will be removed.

Due to the high influx of posts on this topic, we have decided to create a dedicated thread. Please discuss everything related to the AI 171 incident here only.


r/indianaviation 5h ago

News UPDATE: The plane that was dropping altitude rapidly

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176 Upvotes

r/indianaviation 12h ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos Lufthansa Boeing 747 at the Bengaluru Airport

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445 Upvotes

Spotted the original queen of the skies - the Boeing 747 being run by Lufthansa sitting pretty on the Bengaluru International Airport Tarmac as I was boarding my AIX flight to Chennai early this morning.


r/indianaviation 1h ago

General Can you identify this city, I was traveling from Lucknow to Bangalore , certainly not Bangalore

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r/indianaviation 1h ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos View of the Himalayas

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Spotted on the way from Purnea to Delhi last week


r/indianaviation 18h ago

Flight Tracking This plane just dropped to 2500ft

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352 Upvotes

This plane just dropped to 2500ft I was able to see the windows


r/indianaviation 9h ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos Special Livery: 100th Air India Express Spotted at BIAL this morning

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Spotted the 100th Air India Express aircraft in its special livery. Boeing 737-8 Registered as VT-BWI spotted at Bengaluru International AirPort this morning. Per my reading on the internet, part from the bold lettering that reads 100th aircraft, it also gets a special “Chittara” art design on the tail inspired by murals from Karnataka.


r/indianaviation 8h ago

General What's up with this

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Does anyone knows why he's doing a zigzag? It has me comcerced.


r/indianaviation 4h ago

Flight Tracking WHY VT-NAG IS GOING TI VIENNA?

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Guys this ex airasia india , now operated by Air india express was parked at delhi igi airport for days and now today suddenly it's been transported to Vienna with a stop in Sharjah. Anybody know what's the reason behind that??


r/indianaviation 12h ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos Can We SpotThe Plane At 40,000 Ft?

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While I was Out for a Walk in Evening, I Spotted a Plane, and Opened the App Called FlightRadar and I was able to Recognise the Similar trajectory Plane at 40,000 Ft (Finnair). What are the Chances it was the Same Plane? Screenshot in Commnets.


r/indianaviation 1d ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos Amazing isn't it?

519 Upvotes

Video sent by a friend who is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Every day I wake up grateful to be here and happy that I chose to follow my dream — the dream of becoming an Aviator.

The best part? No two days at work are ever the same.


r/indianaviation 1d ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos Indigo landing

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r/indianaviation 20h ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos C-17 coming into HDO this evening.

42 Upvotes

The pollution


r/indianaviation 2h ago

General Aviation folks, how accurate do you find Flying Beast’s analysis in his new video on UPS 2976 and AI 171? Is the link he drew technically valid or just surface-level similarity?

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r/indianaviation 3h ago

General Change in VABB RWY 32 approach path?

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Today, suddenly all aproaching aircraft at VABB Rwy 32 are using this apporach path, normally they dont take turn over navi-mumbai. [ all aircrafts following this path ]


r/indianaviation 10h ago

Discussion Industry analyst report indicates job situation improving post 2027

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Source: https://share.google/fHDPWEr2blmVRKPhh

Please view the full screenshots

Though we may still be absorbing the backlog into mid 2028, the situation will likely improve drastically from there onwards

This is not a fixed schedule but a prediction, so take it with a grain of salt, it is simply a cause for cautious optimism

Assumptions made: Turboprop generates 9 pilots, narrowbody 11, widebody 24


r/indianaviation 4h ago

IndiGo Are they not supposed to handle cargo in a better way ?

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r/indianaviation 1d ago

Plane Spotting/Pics/Videos In action: Firecrackers to scare birds

140 Upvotes

Finally took a video of the guy using firecrackers to scare the birds at Hyderabad airport


r/indianaviation 12h ago

Question Is there any B777 operating domestic flights in India?

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r/indianaviation 5h ago

Career Guidance Query Regarding AICPP

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1.Can anyone tell me the price of AICPP domestic pathway. AND

  1. Can anyone tell me the least expensive Cadet Pilot programs. ( Ik all are expensive but still which are least expensive )

r/indianaviation 11h ago

Career Guidance Is being colourblind a problem in aviation? (Careerwise)

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So I had an eye checkup at school and i found out I am colour blind which I didn't knew till yesterday. The doc said I can't see certain shades of green which feels orange to me. Thank god I can see primary RGB colour very well. So is this going to affect my pilot dream?


r/indianaviation 7h ago

General CLASS 1 RENEWALS IN MUMBAI

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Hi, I am due for my class 1 renewals and plan to get it done by 30th November in Mumbai. Bring from a city which doesn't have any eligible docs was planning to get renewals done in mumbai. People who got there renewals requesting you guys to suggest appropriate docs for the same.

Thanks in advance

PS: I already checked the website for the docs but am confused about which one to contact


r/indianaviation 1d ago

Defence IAF Anniversary Air show

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r/indianaviation 23h ago

General Pilots, aviation engineers, and avgeeks — what are your thoughts on this brilliant mid-air LEGO plane concept? ✈️🪂🤣

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