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Vistara starts direct flight from Delhi to Male
Vistara has started direct flights from the national capital to Maldives' capital Male, and Air India announced that it will commence non-stop services between Kochi and Doha from October 23. The flight, to be operated with an A320 neo aircraft, will offer 162 seats, including 150 economy and 12 in business class seats.
India has scope for 130-150 more wide-body aircraft: GE Aerospace
India's civil aviation market has the potential to add 130-150 more wide-body planes as airlines expand and consider deploying them in dense domestic routes, according to GE Aerospace South Asia CEO Vikram Rai. Currently, there are only about 50 wide-body aircraft in India's fleet of 700 commercial planes.
IAF aircraft makes emergency landing in MP, all 6 persons on board safe: Police
The aircraft, of IAF's III HU unit, made the "emergency" landing in a sugarcane field near a lake in Dungariya village, nearly 60 km from the Bhopal district headquarters, he said. The aircraft, on way to Jhansi from Bhopal, developed a technical fault, the official said.
International flights of Indian budget airlines from Delhi's T1 by 2027
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is planning a significant expansion that could see budget airlines operating international flights from Terminal 1 (T1) by 2027. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is in discussions with airlines to establish an international wing at T1, with more details expected by December.
Aeroflot resumes direct flights to Goa from Moscow, Ekaterinburg from Sep 30
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced the resumption of direct flights to Goa from Moscow and Ekaterinburg starting from September 30. The services will be operated to Goa's Dabolim International Airport and will also include direct flights from Moscow to Delhi. The flights are expected to be in high demand, as south India is a popular destination for Russians during fall and winter.
Air India Express takes delivery of 2 new Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft
The 470 aircraft order include 40 A350s, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 777Xs, 140 A320 neos, 70 A321 neos and 190 Boeing 737MAXs. Of the 40 A350s, six are A350-900 planes and five of them are scheduled for delivery through March 2024. Air India signed purchase agreements to acquire these aircraft with Airbus and Boeing in June this year.
Akasa Air plane makes emergency landing at Varanasi airport due to bomb threat; nothing objectionable found after security check
According to the airline, there were 166 people onboard, including 159 passengers, 1 infant and 6 operating operating crew members in the Mumbai-Varanasi flight. Varanasi Airport Director Puneet Gupta said that after a thorough security check, nothing objectionable was found and the aircraft was declared safe.
A dead airline is rising from India's aviation graveyard. What will it change?
The Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for Jet Airways which had entered the insolvency resolution proceedings in 2019 after nosediving due to mounting debt, has deposited Rs 100 crore in the grounded carrier today, taking the total investment in the airline to Rs 350 crore. It's a small but definitive step towards the revival of the airline.
Air India passenger onboard Delhi-SFO flight suffers burns after crew accidentally spills coffee; airline apologises
Air India has apologized to a passenger who suffered burns after a cabin crew member accidentally spilled coffee on her during a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco. The passenger took to social media to share her distressing experience, stating that she endured severe pain for nearly two hours without proper medical supplies or pain medication. The airline stated that they immediately administered first aid and called for a doctor on board.
IndiGo hikes salary of crew by 10%, pilots to get paid for minimum 70 hours per month
IndiGo, India's largest domestic airline, has announced a salary hike for its pilots and cabin crew. The increase, effective from 1 October, comes after the airline managed to partially offset losses incurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. IndiGo reported a net profit of Rs 3,090 crore for the April-June period, its highest quarterly profit. The airline has also maintained a fixed pay for 70 hours, providing stability for pilots.
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JKC completes infusion of Rs 350 cr in Jet Airways, says airline will start ops in 2024
The Jalan Kalrock Consortium has deposited Rs 100 crore in Jet Airways, bringing their total investment in the grounded carrier to Rs 350 crore. The new promoters are determined to revive the airline and have set a target to resume operations by 2024. The consortium has fulfilled its financial commitment as per the court-approved resolution plan and is now awaiting regulatory processes to take control of the airline.
Air India completes acquisition of its first A350 aircraft through GIFT City
Air India has acquired its first A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC via the GIFT City, India's first International Financial Services Centre. The transaction was facilitated by Air India's subsidiary, AI Fleet Services Ltd, and marks the beginning of the airline's aircraft leasing business from the GIFT IFSC.
Manish Malhotra to design uniform for Air India employees
"This is a further step in the manifestation of Air India's new global brand identity as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. Air India expects to commence rolling out the new look for its uniformed employees by the end of 2023," the airline said in a statement.
Air India partners with fashion designer Manish Malhotra for designing new uniforms
Air India has partnered with fashion designer Manish Malhotra to design new uniforms for its flight crew, ground staff, and security personnel. The airline aims to roll out the new uniforms by the end of 2023 as part of its ongoing modernization program. Malhotra and his team have started meeting with Air India's frontline staff to better understand their specialized needs.
How a soaring Akasa Air got into a wrangle with its pilots
Akasa Air, the airline launched by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, overtook SpiceJet in terms of domestic market share in June 2023. However, the airline faced trouble when 43 pilots quit without serving the mandatory notice period, leading to flight cancellations and loss of market share. Akasa Air sued the pilots and the aviation regulator, seeking action against the pilots. The courts ruled in favor of Akasa Air, allowing the airline to take legal action against the pilots.
Alliance Air to start flights connecting Kullu, Shimla to Amritsar soon: Check timings and fares
Alliance Air will soon begin flights from Kullu and Shimla to Amritsar, with the Kullu to Amritsar route starting on October 1 and the Shimla to Amritsar route starting on November 1. The airline has started selling tickets for the Kullu-Amritsar flights, which will operate three times a week.
