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About the author: Datchanapriya is a journalism and mass communication student from Chennai. Has always been passionate about writing and connecting with people.

April 15th, 2022 7:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Thiruvananthapuram Runway Closes for 5 Hours to Allow Painkuni Festival

The runway at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala will be blocked from 16:00 to 21:00 hours on April 15th to allow a parade linked to the legendary Painkuni Festival to go smoothly. The airport has issued an official statement on the adjustments, advising airlines and customers of the temporary suspension of nighttime flights. The airport's announcement indicated that domestic and international services have been rescheduled for those five hours, according... Read More

April 15th, 2022 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

European Flight Numbers to Increase 44% Growth by 2050

While the aviation sector first faced doom and gloom following the outbreak of the pandemic, the European market has already been showing signs of recovery. This growth is likely to continue, resulting in a 44% increase in annual flights by 2050. By 2050, a minimum of 13.2 million European flights are expected. In the meanwhile, the greatest estimate is 19.6 million. With the figure being so close to that of... Read More

April 14th, 2022 10:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Is No Longer a Subsidiary of Air India

According to Air India, Alliance Air is no longer a subsidiary. Alliance Air is no longer a subsidiary of Air India, according to the airline. Tata Sons formally acquired Air India last year, prompting this statement.The news came months after the government of India legally handed up Air India to Tata Group, the debt-ridden Maharaja's preferred buyer. With a fleet of 18 ATR 72-600 aircraft, Alliance Air provides regional flights... Read More

April 13th, 2022 10:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

American Airlines to Offer Free WiFi for a Month on Viasat- Equipped Flights

By providing free WiFi to passengers, American Airlines hopes to improve their in-flight experience. But the complimentary service will only be accessible on Viasat-equipped narrowbody planes from April 13th to May 25th. Even though American Airlines' narrowbody aircraft has seatback in-flight entertainment, providing free in-flight connection is a wonderful method for customers to spend the time while in the air. Beginning April 13, American will join with Viasat to provide... Read More

April 13th, 2022 10:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ravn Alaska Supports Charity By Flying 8,400+ Doughnuts

Students from Kenai Middle School, located near Anchorage, Alaska, are raising $145 to attend a sixth-grade camp in May. Ravn Alaska, an airline that specialises in serving tiny villages in Alaska, and Krispy Kreme, a doughnut company, agreed to help. The courier delivered over 1,000 pounds of Krispy Kreme donuts to the youngsters last week so they could sell them and save money toward their goal. The delectable cargo included... Read More

April 13th, 2022 9:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alaska Airlines Develops Gender-Neutral Staff Uniform

Alaska Airlines recently changed its staff uniform and grooming regulations, allowing people to express themselves in an industry where rigid policies have historically been enforced. Starting last week, flight attendants, lounge staff, and airport agents will all be wearing new uniforms. In a letter to staff, the airline announced the new regulations, which include gender-neutral guidelines on footwear, makeup, jewellery, and nail polish. Alaska has been modifying its uniform standards... Read More

April 13th, 2022 9:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

90 SpiceJet Pilots Refrained From Flying Boeing 737 Max Aircraft

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ruled that 90 SpiceJet pilots are unsuitable to fly the Boeing 737 Max and has stopped them from flying until they finish another round of training.  "For the time being, we have restricted these pilots from flying the Max aircraft and they must successfully retrain for it," DGCA chief Arun Kumar told India Today Television. According to sources, the'stick shaker,' which vibrates... Read More

April 12th, 2022 2:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Two Biman Bangladesh Airlines Planes Grounded After Clashing in Dhaka Airport Hangar

After a hangar collision in Dhaka, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has grounded two planes. A Boeing 777-300ER and a Boeing 737-800 were involved in the disaster, which happened on Sunday.  The collision happened when the Boeing 737, which had just completed its routine maintenance, was being dragged into a hangar where the Boeing 777 was being serviced. According to reports, the tail of the Boeing 737 collided with the nose of... Read More

April 12th, 2022 1:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Minister Gets Letter Requesting Non-Veg Foods Be Banned on Flights

When an incident involving one's religion occurs, social media goes wild, and this is exactly what happened when Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Civil Aviation Minister, received a letter from the Jain community and the Gujarat Animal Welfare Board requesting a ban on serving non-vegetarian meals on domestic flights.  "This request is being made on behalf of vegetarian passengers. Strictly vegetarian passengers feel much more distressed and offended when non-veg food is... Read More

April 12th, 2022 1:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

First ‘Made in India’ Commercial Aircraft Flies From Today

The first-ever "Made in India" civil dornier aircraft took flight today, providing aviation connection to Arunachal Pradesh's remote regions. Alliance Air flew the first Dornier 228 passenger plane built in India, which was inaugurated by Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Dornier 228 is a 17-seater non-pressurized aircraft with an AC cabin that can fly at any time of day or night. The light transport aircraft will improve regional connections... Read More

April 12th, 2022 12:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Security Module to Be Ready by June – Union Minister

Union minister of civil aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that the single-window facility for approvals of security programs linked to aviation safety is expected to be ready by June this year. Scindia said the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) establishes, develops, executes, manages, and reviews the National Aviation Security (AvSec) programme before a parliamentary consultative committee linked to the civil aviation ministry on Monday. “The e-Security programme is... Read More

April 11th, 2022 9:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Suspends Delhi-Moscow Flight for Security Concerns

Flights between Delhi and Moscow have been suspended by Air India, with the last flight departing on March 31. After a six-hour journey, AI 195, a Boeing 787-8, took off from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) at 14:41 and landed at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) at 18:19. Air India used to operate a twice-weekly Boeing 787 service on the route before it was suspended. While the suspension was... Read More

April 11th, 2022 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 737 Took a Dive Due to a Malfunctioning Pitot System

Last week's quick fall of Malaysia Airlines flight MH2664 was attributed to a 'technical fault' caused by a failing pitot-static system, according to Malaysia's civil aviation authorities. When the Boeing 737-800 returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it was in way from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, Sabah (KUL). The Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane experienced an abrupt, quick drop while travelling at 30,000 feet, which one passenger characterised as a 10-minute... Read More

April 11th, 2022 7:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lessor BOC Aviation Will Buy 80 Airbus Planes in Its Largest Order Ever

BOC Aviation said on Monday that it will purchase 80 Airbus A320neo family jets, the company's largest order to date. The purchase includes 10 A321XLR aircraft, 50 A321neo aircraft, and 20 A320neo aircraft, with delivery dates ranging from 2027 to 2029. "This is the largest single order that we have ever placed and it will bring our total Airbus aircraft purchased since inception to 546,” said Robert Martin, BOC Aviation's... Read More

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