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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.

July 4th, 2022 5:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Seeks Explanation From IndiGo After a Massive 55% Flight Delays

On July 2, up to 55% of IndiGo's domestic flights were delayed because a sizeable portion of the cabin staff reportedly went to an Air India recruitment drive while purportedly taking sick leave. The domestic budget airline IndiGo's large countrywide flight delays were strongly condemned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 3. The aviation watchdog has asked IndiGo for more information. DGCA officials told news agency... Read More

July 2nd, 2022 6:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Starts Direct Service on the Delhi-Mangaluru Sector

The seashore city of Mangaluru will now be able to go directly to the capital of the country thanks to IndiGo's launch of service on the Delhi-Mangaluru sector. In accordance with a press statement from this city's Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), 77 passengers landed at the airport while 140 passengers took the first aircraft in the sector directly to Delhi. The flight would operate on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.... Read More

July 2nd, 2022 6:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

A SpiceJet Aircraft Returns to Delhi After Smoke Emerges Out

The cabin crew and passengers on a Spicejet flight from Delhi to Jabalpur had to turn around and return to Delhi when they saw smoke coming from the plane. The incident took place at a height of 5,000 feet. According to the report, the aircraft made a safe return to the airport, where the passengers got off the aircraft without injuries. ANI posted a video of the incident; it shows... Read More

July 2nd, 2022 6:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airfares Likely to Moderate in Coming Months

According to aviation consulting organisation Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, airlines are unlikely to maintain the current high fare levels, and fares are anticipated to drastically moderate in the following months. In its outlook for FY 2023, CAPA said that the impact of higher fares on demand has become visible in the past three months with traffic recovery slowing down. "Domestic traffic is expected to reach 130-140 million passengers, perhaps... Read More

July 2nd, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

NASA Launches New Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

In order to develop the technologies required to create a new generation of single-aisle, lower-emission aeroplanes, NASA is seeking industry partners. A large-scale demonstrator with an advanced airframe configuration will be built, tested, flown, and designed by a partner with funding from the US space agency in an effort to assist the country reach net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050. Let's face it, NASA routinely develops and launches spacecraft with... Read More

July 2nd, 2022 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

A New Airport to Be Built at Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh

The capital of Arunachal Pradesh will soon receive an airport! The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is building a Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, about 15 kilometres from the state capital of Itanagar. The project, which is anticipated to cost Rs 645 crore, would encompass different development works such as airport pavement construction, terminal building construction, air side work, and city side work. The proposed Greenfield Airport in Hollongi is built... Read More

July 1st, 2022 2:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Announces 22-Point Plan to Minimise Disruption at Airports During Summer

Today, the UK government released a 22-point plan to reduce disruption at airports during the busy summer travel season and address persistent problems in the aviation industry. The action plan outlines how the government will support the sector through the peak season, including steps to ensure the delivery of a realistic summer schedule and assistance to recruit and train staff. This follows a barrage of negative press in recent weeks... Read More

July 1st, 2022 2:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deoghar Airport Likely to Be Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the newly built Deoghar airport on July 12, according to officials. According to them, the airport is prepared to begin operations after two successful flight run demonstrations. After Birsa Munda International Airport in Ranchi, the airport will be the second of international standards in Jharkhand when it is operational and would offer aviation connection between Jharkhand, northern West Bengal, and south-eastern Bihar.... Read More

July 1st, 2022 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

“Direct Flights Will Be Operated Between Bhubaneswar to Dubai Very Soon” – Odisha CM

United Arab Emirates is home to over one lakh Odias. They have long demanded direct air service between Dubai and Bhubaneswar. Naveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, declared that soon, direct flights will be offered between Bhubaneswar and Dubai. On June 29, Patnaik made this declaration while speaking to the Odia diaspora in Dubai. In order to provide direct airline services between Dubai and Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has... Read More

July 1st, 2022 2:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Plans to Increase Services to Berlin

As Qatar Airways aims to extend services to Berlin, Germany's capital city, the country will continue to gain from the airline's extensive worldwide network. Since making a record profit and recently expanding its network and flying frequency, the airline has essentially gotten back in shape. In roughly a month and a half, Qatar Airways is prepared to extend its passion for Berlin by adding more flights. Starting on August 11th,... Read More

June 30th, 2022 1:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Senior Employees of Air India Feels Out of Place After Working for Decades

After working for the company for decades, a number of senior Air India employees, including pilots, cabin crew, ground crew, engineering crew, and even those involved in administration, are beginning to feel insecure. After decades of work, senior Air India employees feel insecure. On condition of anonymity, a senior member of the Air India cabin crew told Moneycontrol, "Many employees were afraid that the Tata group would look to get... Read More

June 30th, 2022 1:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air New Zealand Unveils World’s First Economy Class Bunk Beds on Long-Haul Flights

Long-haul economy seats aren't recognised for being particularly comfortable. However, Air New Zealand intends to quickly alter that. According to CNN, it is testing the "Skynest" idea, which includes six full-length sleeping pods. According to the outlet, they will allow passengers to spread out and take a nap on actual beds. The next Boeing 787 Dreamliners, scheduled to go into service in 2024, will include these sleeping pods. They will... Read More

June 30th, 2022 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia Philippines Aims to Expand International Capacity

With the announcement of the return of its Manila-Singapore service, AirAsia Philippines announces its rapid expansion of international capacity. According to the carrier, the Manila Nino Aquino service will resume on July 1. It also plans to increase frequencies to Seoul, Kota Kinabalu, and Hong Kong. By the fourth quarter of 2022, it hopes to reach % of the pre-pandemic level of international capacity. “Our aggressiveness in expanding our domestic... Read More

June 30th, 2022 12:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jet Airways in Talks With Manufacturers to Lease Up to 8 Planes by This Year-End

In order to lease 6-8 aircraft before the end of this year, the soon-to-be-relaunched airline Jet Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturers and lessors. For popular narrowbody aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, there is typically a huge waiting list, but Jet is interested in the aircraft that were scheduled to be delivered to Russian carriers before to the Ukraine War. “Aircraft availability is always an issue... Read More

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