In an interim relief to the budget-career SpiceJet, the Supreme Court has granted three weeks to resolve its financial dispute with Swiss firm Credit Suisse AG. The Court also stayed the verdict of Madras High Court granting permission to wind up its operations and liquidating the airline’s assets. “If you do not want to run the airline, we will declare you insolvent. This is not the way to run an... Read More
India’s upcoming and most awaited airline Akasa Air seems to be on track for its first flight this summer. From being in the preliminary stages of setting up the airline to finding high-profile investors, signing an aircraft deal with Boeing and deciding upon the airline’s branding, CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube has really brought the airline into fruition. Things have been going well as far as the airline is... Read More
On Thursday, the Madras High Court prolonged an interim stay on the implementation of a single judge’s judgement ordering the insolvency of SpiceJet for non-payment of $24 million to a Switzerland-based stock corporation Credit Suisse AG until January 11. Justices Paresh Upadhyay and Sathi Kumar Sukumara Kurup convened a division bench to adjourn the case until January 10. According to the statement, the interim stay will be in effect until... Read More
India’s one of the leading airlines Indigo has announced job openings for candidates to apply. Indigo has opened the post for trainees and has invited engineering graduates from all over the country to apply for the job. The interested and eligible candidates can apply for the post via the official website of Indigo. The airline will be hiring candidates with BTech degrees in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Aeronautical. The candidates... Read More
In the recent development of events, the Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed today that transitioning of services into online mode at Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will reduce the time taken to get approvals by 10% when the process gets completed. The DGCA is the regulatory authority that looks over the Indian aviation industry. Benefits of Going Online The Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in the statement... Read More
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
The DGCA has loosened regulations for Indian carriers wishing to wet lease aircraft, which is a great move. Instead of the previous six months, IndiGo is now permitted to use its leased Turkish Airlines 777s for up to one year. Wet Lease Deals The regulator has reached a compromise with the airline, one month after the DGCA denied IndiGo's proposal for a two-year wet lease arrangement. According to Business Standard,... Read More
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
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
Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata) is an Emirati airport services provider which provides aircraft ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services across five continents announces record half-year performance for 2022-2023 In the first half of 2022-23, dnata grew its footprint with new long-term concession contracts to provide services. It invested US$ 17 million into its operations in Erbil, Iraq, including an advanced cool chain facility, bus maintenance facility,... Read More
We know the importance of ATR aircrafts in regional connectivity, and their ability to operate on the short runways needs no introduction. The world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR and Japanese airline Toki Air announce the delivery of an ATR 72-600 via lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). ATR Global Maintenance Agreement: Covered by a ten-year ATR Global Maintenance Agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air's mission of revitalising Niigata... Read More
ATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer and Toki Air, a new Japanese regional airline, announced the signing of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract for the operation of its two leased ATR 72-600 due to start in 2023. Niigata city, Japan: Niigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As Japan's largest agricultural city, Niigata is covered largely by rice fields. Toki Air, the fourth... Read More
As we bring you all the updates of Air India regarding its transformation journey, here is another comprehensive update regarding the airline. Air India, fondly called The Maharajah of Skies, today unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan. A plan to establish, itself as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart. The airline will strive to be the absolute best in class in customer service, technology, product offerings, reliability and hospitality. Continue reading... Read More
Remember the ATR 42-600, the ideal local commuter, that we discussed in an earlier story? As per the datasheet, the ATR 42 aircraft uses Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW127XT-M Engines. Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, on Friday announced that Transport Canada Civil Aviation has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power new builds of ATR aircraft. “The PW127XT-M engine is the... Read More
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