01 Oct 2026
#1 October 2026: India Aviation Newsletter
Incoming Air India CEO Receives Security Clearance
Air India Chief Executive Officer-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has received the necessary security clearance ahead of formally taking charge of the airline. The former Ethiopian Airlines chief is expected to focus on safety, operational reliability, cost discipline and profitability as Air India continues its wider transformation programme.
India Cuts Windfall Tax On Aviation Turbine Fuel Exports
India has reduced its windfall tax on exports of aviation turbine fuel and diesel, with the revised rates taking effect from 1 October 2026. The move lowers the tax burden on domestic refiners at a time when aviation fuel costs remain an important consideration for airlines and regional fuel markets.
IndiGo Adjusts Navi Mumbai Network For Winter Schedule
IndiGo is adjusting capacity at Navi Mumbai International Airport for the Northern winter schedule beginning 25 October. The airline plans to suspend or reallocate selected routes while retaining regional ATR operations and increasing capacity on certain services as it refines its network across Mumbai’s dual-airport system.
Acumen’s Take
On Air India’s Leadership Transition
The leadership transition comes at an important stage in Air India’s transformation, where operational consistency and financial discipline remain closely linked. Clear execution across safety, fleet, network and cost management will be central to the next phase of the programme.
On Aviation Turbine Fuel Tax Changes
The reduction in export taxes may improve flexibility for domestic refiners, while aviation fuel pricing remains a key cost consideration for airlines. Changes in fuel taxation and supply economics can have wider implications for operating costs and regional fuel availability.
On IndiGo’s Navi Mumbai Network
IndiGo’s adjustments highlight the importance of network optimisation as airlines establish operating patterns across Mumbai’s dual-airport system. Capacity allocation between the two airports will continue to evolve as carriers assess demand, connectivity and operational efficiency.
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