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

January 22nd, 2020 7:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Will Transfer Four Jumbo Jets to Alliance Air Before Privatisation

The national carrier, Air India is all set to go through privatisation in the coming months and will be sold to the highest bidder. The government has no plans of retaining any stake in the airline. However, before that happens, there are some changes which the government will do to the airline. For example, as part of its privatisation process, Air India will transfer ownership of its four VIP Boeing... Read More

October 11th, 2019 3:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Subsidiary Alliance Air Bags Permission for International Flights to Sri Lanka

Alliance Air had pitched a plan to the Civil Aviation ministry about Alliance Air’s potential international routes. Now in a new update as reported by IANS, it has come up that the Civil Aviation Ministry has approved Alliance Air’s plans of international flights to Sri Lanka. It is crucial to note that Alliance Air’s parent company, Air India remains at the top of the government’s agenda for a big divestment... Read More

July 16th, 2019 7:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Announces Flights from Mysuru to Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa from July 19 Under UDAN Scheme

Alliance Air, a regional subsidiary of Air India has announced daily flights from Mandakalli airport in Mysuru to Hyderabad, Kochi and Goa starting from 19 July 2019. These flights are launched under the Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The passengers will now have the choice of travelling from Hyderabad to Mysuru and returning the same day with onward options of Kochi, Bengaluru and Goa from Mysuru.... Read More

October 16th, 2022 9:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance Member Airlines and the Benefits You Need to Know

[caption id="attachment_64655" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Airbus A340 in Star Livery, Source: Star Alliance[/caption] Star Alliance - you might have noticed it while reading the news or booking tickets on the respective airline's website, where specific airlines assert membership in the Alliance. If you are from India, you may have read our stories citing Air India as a Star Alliance member. What exactly is Star Alliance, and what are the benefits you... Read More

April 21st, 2022 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

S7 Airlines of Russia Suspended From Oneworld Alliance

Due to Western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Russian airline S7 has been suspended from the Oneworld frequent flyer alliance. The ban is in force as of April 19 and will last until further notice. "S7 Airlines and Oneworld have agreed to a suspension of S7 Airlines’ membership in the alliance effective 19 April 2022, until further notice,” S7 wrote on its website. In November 2010, the... Read More

June 21st, 2023 11:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

ATR Secures 22 New Aircraft Orders at International Paris Air Show 2023

In a recent media briefing held during the International Paris Air Show, ATR, the world's number-one regional aircraft manufacturer, announced significant progress in its market position and showcased the appeal of its family of low-emission turboprops. ATR said the event marked a turning point for ATR, with firm orders secured for 22 new aircraft, including options for additional units. ATR secures new aircraft orders The order breakdown includes six ATR... Read More

February 26th, 2023 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Resumes Delhi-Vienna Non-Stop flight Service

Air India, India's leading airline and a Star Alliance Member, resumed non-stop flights between Delhi and Vienna, the music city of Austria, on February 18, 2023. Air India used to operate on this International route earlier. However, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Air India suspended flights on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route in March 2020. The reinstatement of this flight on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route, along with the recent resumption of... Read More

February 24th, 2023 7:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Hire Over 4200 Cabin Crew and 900 Pilots Through 2023

Air India, India's leading airline and Star Alliance member has announced plans to recruit more than 4200 cabin crew trainees and 900 pilots in 2023 to support the airline's expansion plans for both domestic and international operations. The airline recently placed a large order with Boeing and Airbus for 470 aircraft, signalling its commitment to growth and expansion. In addition, Air India has already secured plans to lease 36 aircraft,... Read More

December 1st, 2022 7:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Airlines Increases the Number of Its Airbus A380 Flights to Sydney

[caption id="attachment_71950" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: samchui.com[/caption] Singapore Airlines will resume operating two daily A380 flights to Sydney while bringing back its quad jet service to Melbourne and Hong Kong. It occurred shortly after it was disclosed that starting in May of next year, Singapore-Frankfurt-New York JFK would transition to the 777-300ER. The A380 to Hong Kong, Melbourne The double-decker is a common mode of transportation for Singapore Airlines between... Read More

November 26th, 2022 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance, HSBC Australia Launch HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will allow Australians to earn Star Alliance Points on everyday purchases and convert them into miles or points across Star Alliance carriers' frequent flyer programmes, as well as accelerate their path to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending. The card is the world's first credit card created in collaboration with an airline alliance, and it will be issued solely on Visa credit. Star... Read More

November 26th, 2022 6:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Carried over 10 Crore Fliers in First 10 Months of 2022

In its monthly report, the nation's aviation watchdog, Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA), reported that domestic air passenger traffic increased annually by 59.16% in the first ten months of 2022. During the same time period, domestic airlines in India carried nearly 10 crore passengers. January-October 2022 Domestic airlines carried 98.83 crore passengers between January and October 2022 compared to 62.96 crore during the same time last year. The increase in... 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 17th, 2022 1:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Becomes the First Indian Carrier to Join AAPA

Air India has joined two more aviation industry bodies FIA and AAPA as it embarks on a new journey following its privatisation, ahead of its planned merger with other Tata carriers. Air India is already a member of the Star Alliance and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the airline has announced its membership in two key industry bodies in order to strengthen its voice in the aviation sector. Federation... Read More

Recent Comments

  • No Most discussed posts - 1 week ago....!
Enable Notifications OK No thanks