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July 16th, 2020 3:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Budget 2019: Government Proposes a Hike in Aviation FDI, Aircraft Financing and Leasing in the Country

Budget 2019 may have some panacea for the financially crippled airlines like Air India and Jet Airways. The finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government intends to increase the limit of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the aviation sector from the current 49%. Besides, the government will also take the initiative to start aircraft leasing and aviation finance from the Indian shores. The government will examine suggestions of... Read More

April 13th, 2020 7:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Safeguards Grounded Aircraft Amidst Lockdown Period

The increasing threat of Covid-19 has put the aviation industry on hold. To stop the contagious Virus from spreading, the government announced 21 days lockdown period. All the aviation operations except Cargo planes and rescue flights are banned until April 15, 2020. However, the government might extend the lockdown period, and air travel might not start soon. To ensure that grounded Aircraft are kept in proper conditions, the government-owned carrier... Read More

October 18th, 2019 6:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Enters Into $ 2.4 Billion Engine And Maintenance Deal With CFM

CFM International is a joint-venture company between two giant corporates, GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines. Vistara recently cracked a deal with CFM International which is worth $2.4 billion U.S dollars. The deal is for an order that Vistara placed with CFM International for purchasing 26 aircraft engines for powering 13 new Airbus A320 and also for a contract which is for long term engine maintenance for the airline’s Airbus... Read More

July 24th, 2019 9:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Planning to Bring Back 17 Grounded Aircraft on Runway Before October End

As per Air India chief, Ashwani Lohani, the Air India plans to bring all its 17 grounded aircraft back on the runway before October-end. It is notable that Air India’s 17 aircraft have been grounded for a “prolonged” period ranging from four months to a year because of lack of funds for repair and maintenance. As per a PTI report, Ashwani Lohani, Air India Chairman and Managing Director said that... Read More

June 7th, 2019 7:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

23 Air India Dreamliner Aircraft Require Spare Parts Revisions, Says FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the governmental civil aviation body of the United States, has issued a warning to Air India about the potential malfunction in braking system and steering functions of specific models of Boeing 787 aircraft. The advice primarily applies to 23 Dreamliner aircraft (B787s) of Air India. According to a senior Air India official who spoke to Times of India, FAA has given a list of components... Read More

March 13th, 2019 4:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

India bans Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, SpiceJet cancels many services

After the recent Ethiopian crash that killed 157 passengers onboard, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has decided to ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in India. From 4 pm today (Wednesday), the country has put a strict ban on operating the plane and also has banned any overflying of it in the country’s airspace. “DGCA has decided to ground the Boeing 737-MAX planes immediately. These planes will be... Read More

February 21st, 2023 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Deal Opens 10,000 Job Opportunities in India: NLB Services

In a largest deal, Air India has inked letters of intent with Airbus and Boeing to purchase single-aisle and widebody aircraft to expand its fleet with an additional 470 aircraft. Air India's recent agreement with Airbus and Boeing is not just a significant milestone for job creation in the US and UK, but it also presents an excellent opportunity for job creation in the Indian market. With over 250,000 employees... Read More

August 23rd, 2022 11:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

India May Need 1000 Pilots per Annum Over Next Five Years

If you are following aviationscoop, we are talking about Offers, Network Routes, Airports, Sponsorships and Sustainable Aviation Practices and here comes the time for pilots and training institutes. It's a hard fact that the pandemic has hit the aviation sector badly, and there may be experts behind the Airlines and Regulatory bodies trying to revamp the Industry for a Good Reason. We know the demand-supply logic, and they are basics.... Read More

July 5th, 2022 11:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ethiopian Airlines Set to Revive Codeshare Agreement With Air India

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is prepared to renew its codeshare arrangement with the recently privatised Air India. Over the years, the airline has been fairly aggressive in expanding its network in India and has benefited from a sizable influx of connecting customers from that nation. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India are actively negotiating to renew their codeshare arrangement. The two airlines first agreed on the partnership in... Read More

June 24th, 2022 10:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Proposes to Re-Hire Pilots Post Retirement

According to an internal message, Air India, which is controlled by the Tata Group, has offered to re-hire pilots after they retire for a five-year period as the airline seeks operational stability amid rumours of acquiring 300 single-aisle aircraft. A senior official said the airline has sought the consent of retired pilots for such a job. The communication has been sent to the pilots who retired up to three years... Read More

May 5th, 2022 4:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA to Start Checking Airplanes on Night Stops

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation authority, plans to perform a thorough examination of commercial aeroplanes in the country. The focus will be on aircraft that have been in service for a long time and have accumulated a large number of flying hours to ensure that their structural integrity is not jeopardised. In India, a sequence of incidents in the previous few weeks have focused attention on... Read More

March 30th, 2022 7:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Orders 50% Pilots and Cabin Crew Be Tested for Alcohol

The aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), updated its guidelines for performing pre-flight breathalyser (BA) tests for pilots and cabin crew with immediate effect on Tuesday, citing a lowering trend of Covid-19 instances and an increase in air traffic volume. According to the amended regulations, 50% of pilots and cabin crew members would be exposed to a random pre-flight BA test, up from the previous requirement of... Read More

March 2nd, 2022 8:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Another Aerobridge to Be Built at Raipur Airport

According to Airport Director Rakesh Ranjan Sahay, the Swami Vivekananda Airport will provide another amenity for travellers after a third aero-bridge was tested on Thursday. The facility was authorised following the testing by officials from the Airports Authority of India, Indigo Airlines, the operations and fire departments, and aircraft maintenance engineers, he added. The trial documents will then be submitted for final clearance to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation... Read More

February 10th, 2022 5:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Mumbai-Bhuj Flight Takes Off Sans Engine Cover, DGCA Launches Probe

On Wednesday, a four-year-old ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft operated by Alliance Air flight took off without engine cover. The Mumbai-Bhuj flight carried 70 passengers, including one aircraft maintenance engineer and four crew members on board, while the incident occurred. India’s aviation regulatory authority Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched an investigation into the incident. The plane’s engine cowl was discovered on the side of the runway shortly after it... Read More

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