India’s aviation regulator is scrutinizing Kingfisher Airlines’ safety practices as the financially troubled carrier struggles to maintain operations. “We have to look at how they are meeting safety norms. The [aviation] regulator continues to examine each Kingfisher flight for safety,” Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh says. And “if required, the license can be canceled, as passenger safety is a top priority,” the minister warns.

NEW DELHI — The Indian air force (IAF) has lost 33 combat jets in the last four years, 27 of them MiGs of various variants, mainly due to human error and technical defects, Defense Minister A.K. Antony reports.

Indian private carrier Jet Airways will merge its two low-fare brands into one on March 25 as part of a strategic rebranding and restructuring effort. India’s biggest airline by market share operates low-fare flights under the JetLite and Jet Airways Konnect brands, which will become one entity called JetKonnect, the company said.