Zinal Dedhia
Zinal Dedhia is a special correspondent reporting on aviation, logistics, shipping and e-commerce for the past few years. She holds an MA from Nottingham Trent University, UK. When she’s not working, Zinal enjoys travelling and cooking.
India’s Pilot Shortage Looks A Lot Like A Bottleneck
India’s pilot “shortage” may be less about numbers and more about mismatched supply,...
Why India’s Pilots Say DGCA’s Anti-‘Poaching’ Push Misses The Point
India has urged ICAO to curb foreign airlines “poaching” Indian pilots, seeking notice...
DGCA’s Pilot Training Overhaul May Not Solve India’s Pilot Crunch
India’s aviation regulator is considering a shake-up in how the country trains its future...
Trump’s Tariffs Could Disrupt How Indian Goods Reach The US
With new US tariffs taking effect, Indian exporters are switching from air to sea freight...
India’s Plan For A Shipowners’ Insurance Club Is Stuck At Sea, Here’s Why
India lacks a strong ship ownership, legal depth, and financial muscle to build its own...
DGCA Initiates Air Safety Overhaul, But Will Old Execution Gaps Remain?
Aviation experts point to decades of systemic neglect and poor enforcement that just...
Navi Mumbai’s Airport Fee Puts Spotlight On Rising Passenger Cost Burden
Experts raised concerns over pricing fairness and accessibility, especially for...
India’s Shipbuilding Efforts Yet To Take Off Despite Budget Promise
Five months after Budget 2025 promised a Rs 25,000 crore shipbuilding fund, industry...
Grounded Aircraft, Lost Revenues: Engine Repair Woes Disrupting Indian Aviation
Indian airlines are surviving the crisis through wet leases, compensation deals, and fleet...
License Turbulence For India’s Two Upcoming International Airports
Navi Mumbai and Noida International Airports are grounded without the essential aerodrome...
India’s US Export Dreams On Pause Amid US-China Tariff Truce
US-China tariff cuts threaten India’s hopes of capturing American orders, leaving...
‘First, Do the Homework’ Say Experts As India Eyes Small Aircraft Manufacturing
India’s ambition to build its own regional aircraft is bold, but without clear data,...
