May 8th, 2020 4:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Middle Seat Unoccupied Regime Will Push Airlines for Non-Operation: Aviation Minister

The entire Indian Aviation Industry is facing massive financial distress because of the deadly virus. Since the government has imposed lockdown until 17 May 2020, all commercial operations have been banned except cargo and rescue flights. Both Airlines and Airports are following the safety protocols directed by the government. Since the Airlines might have to leave the middle seat vacant to encourage social distancing, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri... Read More

March 13th, 2020 9:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Slash Flight Tickets Due to Corona Virus Outbreak

Covid-19 is almost affecting every industry in the entire world. More than 1,20,000 cases have been registered in which nearly 62 cases have been recorded in India. Domestic aviation is also facing massive distress due to the virus outbreak. In order to cope with the situation, Air India lifted Indian students who were studying in Wuhan Universities. Also, other airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara and many others are taking... Read More

January 31st, 2020 12:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Officials Meet British Airways, IndiGo and Other Airlines to Discuss Air India Sale

Air India is to be put on the block with the 100% stake in the airline up for sale. Although on a first look, the deal might look attractive for the buyers, on looking around that is certainly not the case given the financial health of the airline. The government of India is also putting in the effort to make the stake sale attractive for the buyers. The first step... Read More

July 2nd, 2019 11:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Purpose of Travel Helps Airlines for Revenue Segmentation, Says a Quora User

If you have ever wondered why an airline or a tour operator is asking you to reveal the purpose of your travel, as pleasure or business, here is a Quora user answering it for you. When a travel operator asks for the purpose of your trip, it is because they like to know how their revenue is segmented, a Quora user Nicholas Stone stated in his answer. It also helps for... Read More

June 19th, 2023 11:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Places Largest Order for 500 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

IndiGo, India's most preferred airline, has today announced a firm order for 500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, taking significant steps for its long-term future. The airline says this deal not only marks IndiGo's largest order but also represents the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus. According to the statement, the order will provide IndiGo with a consistent flow of deliveries from 2030 to 2035, contributing to the... Read More

February 15th, 2023 6:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Acquire 470 Aircraft From Airbus, Boeing

Air India, India's leading airline group and a subsidiary of the Tata Sons conglomerate, announced that it has inked letters of intent with both Airbus and Boeing to purchase single-aisle and widebody aircraft in a move to expand its fleet. Also Read: Air India Unveils Its Transformation Plan Vihaan.AI; To Focus On 5 Key Pillars Air India's Mega Order Under what is considered the biggest order, Air India will acquire a... Read More

November 30th, 2022 12:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Sons & Singapore Airlines Reach an Agreement on Air India

According to Tuesday's announcement from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), Vistara would be merged with Air India, with a goal of finishing the process by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. After that, SIA will own 25.1% of the combined AI-Vistara-AI Express-AirAsia India Pvt Ltd (AAIPL) business, with Tatas owning the remaining 74.9%. SIA Investment As soon as this integration is finished, SIA will invest $250 million, valuing the... 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 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 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

November 10th, 2022 1:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India has Leased Six New Airbus A320neo Aircraft, all You Should Know

Air India is India's flag carrier airline, with headquarters in New Delhi. Talace Private Limited, a Tata Sons Special-Purpose Vehicle, owns it. According to reports, Air India is considering raising $1 billion in a funding round valued at around $5 billion. CBD Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Developmental Bank Financial Leasing Co Limited, made the announcement on the side-lines of the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific... Read More

October 28th, 2022 11:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Wants a 5G Limits Mandatory Order and Warns of US Aviation Safety Risk

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requests that some 5G C-Band broadcasts from smaller carriers be delayed by the American telecom regulatory body. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should impose the voluntary mitigations that AT&T and Verizon agreed to earlier this year for 19 smaller telecoms and other spectrum holders, according to Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. Nolen stated in a letter dated Friday that "aviation safety might be endangered if... Read More

October 28th, 2022 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Has Granted IndiGo Permission to Wet Lease Turkish Airlines’ Boeing Planes for Six Months. This Is What It Means

The aviation regulator has denied IndiGo's request to wet lease Boeing planes from Turkish Airlines for up to two years, according to sources quoted by PTI. The DGCA has allowed the low-cost carrier to wet lease the planes for up to six months. The request for a longer term lease was denied because the DGCA cited the risk of diversion of traffic rights in collusion with a strong foreign carrier... Read More

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