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November 24th, 2022 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nepal Airlines Intends to Restart its Four Weekly Flights to Delhi

[caption id="attachment_71020" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: exyuaviation.com[/caption] The flag carrier of the Himalayan country, Nepal Airlines Corporation, has urged the civil aviation authority to reverse its unilateral decision to reduce the number of flights on the lucrative Kathmandu-Delhi sector from 14 to 10 per week for failing to make use of the recently opened Gautam Buddha International Airport. According to PTI, in a statement released on Tuesday, Nepal Airlines Corporation... Read More

November 24th, 2022 11:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Crew Appearance Guidelines: Avoid Pearl Earrings for Women and Crew Cuts for Men

[caption id="attachment_71011" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: orissapost.com[/caption] Air India has developed a new set of grooming guidelines for its cabin staff as it starts a transformation initiative. Around a month ago, it published an entire list, but a more recent paper outlines some substantial revisions to uniform and personal grooming standards. New Rules: Male Cabin Crew Since the Tata family acquired Air India, new directives for standard operating procedures and... Read More

November 24th, 2022 10:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Revokes the Air Suvidha Forms for Travellers from Other Countries

India stopped using the Air Suvidha Forms for international travellers on Monday. It is no longer necessary for incoming international passengers to complete the self-declaration forms for Covid vaccination on the Air Suvidha portal. It is significant to remember that the choice will take effect at midnight. “In the light of sustained declining COVID-19 trajectory and significant advances being made in COVID-19 vaccination coverage both globally as well as in... Read More

November 24th, 2022 12:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Signs 20 Year Pact with BIAL for New MRO Facility

IndiGo, a prominent Indian air carrier, on Wednesday announced that it signed a 20-year pact with the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) for its second maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. The new MRO facility of IndiGo is in the Kempegowda International Airport and is spread across 13000 square meters. A release from the airline said that the hangar is built on five acres of land and is also the... Read More

November 23rd, 2022 11:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Whale-shaped Airbus Beluga Makes Debut Appearance at the Mumbai Airport

On November 22, the whale-shaped Airbus Beluga super transporter aircraft made a stunning entrance at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), leaving both airport personnel and travellers in amazement. Internet users are in awe after seeing pictures of one of the largest aircraft that have appeared online. One of the features of this super transporter is that it looks like a whale. Due to its size, this aeroplane has... Read More

November 23rd, 2022 10:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Wants Experienced Foreign Pilots to Fly Boeing 777

Air India is moving through with its intentions to expand into the US at full speed and is trying to acquire a number of widebody aircraft trained pilots to fly the extremely long-haul trips. The carrier is reportedly looking for pilots abroad as it prepares to take delivery of more Boeing 777s to increase its US flight capacity. Boeing 777 pilots to Expand US Operations As it looks to expand... Read More

November 22nd, 2022 9:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kerala: Two New International Flights by Air India Express Will Depart

With Air India Express's soon-to-be-launched services to Bahrain and Dammam from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the southern Indian state of Kerala will benefit from two new connections to the Middle East. In order to increase the number of flights it offers during the winter, the airline has opted to lease two Boeing 737s from Vistara. Over the coming years, the airline is also set to receive significant money from the... Read More

November 22nd, 2022 8:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Adds Visakhapatnam as the 10th Destination to its Flight Network

Akasa Air, India's newest airline, now provides service to ten locations throughout the nation. The airline, which has been in operation for a little more than three months, has steadily increased the number of cities and planes in its fleet. Visakhapatnam, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is the most recent addition to its route map. Rapid Expansion Visakhapatnam has been added as the tenth destination to Akasa... Read More

November 22nd, 2022 8:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India Launches AirFlix, a Unique In-Flight Entertainment Solution

AirAsia India, a prominent airline, flying passengers day in and out, has announced a new in-flight entertainment solution. The airline has partnered with Sugarbox, a hyperlocal cloud platform, to launch 'AirFlix', an innovative solution to offer digital access in the skies. The solution will be available for passengers in the entire fleet of AirAsia India. So what's so wonderful and special about this new entertainment solution from AirAsia India? A... Read More

November 22nd, 2022 8:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jekta, a Swiss Startup, Presents All-electric Seaplane

Jekta Aviation, a Swiss startup, has launched the PHA-ZE 100, a novel 19-seater seaplane that is all electric. The aircraft will have zero emissions and a 45-minute recharge time. Here, let's look more closely. PHA-ZE 100 At the Abu Dhabi Air Expo earlier this month, the Swiss firm unveiled information about its brand-new seaplane. The Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emissions 100, also known as the PHA-ZE 100, will have a... Read More

November 20th, 2022 7:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Donyi Polo Airport to Boost Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh

[caption id="attachment_70535" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo: MoCA[/caption] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in his welcome address said, "Opening of this airport will be a significant step towards boosting connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. The dream of having an airport in the capital city of the state is coming true today." Chief Minister Khandu said, "Today is a... Read More

November 19th, 2022 8:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Flybig Partners With Monte to Explore Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies

Flybig, a regional airline in India that operates point-to-point services to regional cities, has recently announced a GoGreen initiative to reduce its fleet's carbon footprint and support the decarbonisation of air transportation in India. The airline, on Thursday, announced that it had signed an agreement with Monte (MONTE Aircraft Leasing Limited, UK) to explore reducing its fleet's carbon footprint. Also Read: Flybig: Check the Routes in Which the Airline Operates... Read More

November 19th, 2022 8:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo, Go First Get a Visit and Assurance from P&W Amidst Engine Supply Chain Issues

The top executives of the US-based aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W) recently travelled to India to address client problems, look for new business opportunities, and assess existing investments. Due to the inconvenience and unfavourable publicity that numerous Airbus A320neos of IndiGo and Go First generated over the previous few months, Pratt & Whitney recently paid a visit to India. The engine producer was in the country to fix... Read More

November 18th, 2022 2:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Plans to Mandate Blending of Jet Fuel With Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In the future, Indian airlines may be required to blend traditional jet fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). To reduce the carbon footprint of India's aviation sector, the aviation and petroleum ministries are working together to investigate technologies and adequate sourcing of SAF to make it more affordable for airlines. SAF Roadmap According to India's Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal, the government may consider mandating the blending of traditional and... Read More

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