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December 15th, 2021 9:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Airport Adds 19 New Aircraft Stands at Terminal 1

Nineteen new aircraft stands are added at Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI airport). The stands, constructed as part of an expansion project, are operational after receiving approval from the aviation regulator authority, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The new stands can handle Code C planes such as A320 and B737, having wingspan measuring between 24 meters to 36 meters. Delhi IGI airport already had... Read More

December 14th, 2021 9:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Six Boeing Max 737 Aircraft Are Currently in Use for Commercial Operations, Confirms Minister

SpiceJet has started using six aircraft out of its 13 Boeing 737 Max planes for commercial operations, confirms the Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh. In a reply given to Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that the plane was approved for operations after Boeing modified the aircraft’s software as mandated in EASA’s airworthiness directive. “Out of 13 grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft of Spice Jet, six aircraft... Read More

December 10th, 2021 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 Max Aircraft Returns to Mumbai Due to a Technical Glitch

Boeing 737 Max aircraft, operating from Mumbai to Kolkata, had technical glitch mid-air, forcing the pilots to return to Mumbai airport within 15 minutes of its departure. The aircraft departed from Mumbai airport at 6.55 pm had climbed to around 33,000 feet when it encountered a problem with its hydraulics and oil filter bypass. The aircraft landed back at the airport at 7.50 pm. “SG- 467 working Mumbai-Kolkata returned to... Read More

December 4th, 2021 1:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Takes Delivery of 2000th A320neo Family Aircraft From Airbus

After taking the 1000th Airbus A320neo family aircraft in 2019, IndiGo now takes the delivery of the 2000th A320neo family aircraft from the aeroplane manufacturer. Fuel efficiency and performance are the reasons for IndiGo to rely on the Airbus A320neo fleet, according to Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo. IndiGo holds the title of the ‘world’s largest customer’ for the Airbus A320neo family with orders totalling 730 aircraft. IndiGo’s... Read More

December 2nd, 2021 10:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Leans Towards Boeing Aircraft in a Row Over Airbus A350 Paint Degradation Issue

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said that the airline would consider Boeing aircraft for all future needs in an unfortunate turn of events. He expressed his lack of interest in Airbus A350 aircraft in a keynote speech delivered at Aviation Club UK. Qatar Airways was looking forward to expanding its portfolio, primarily new generation freight solutions. The airline needed 30 aircraft for its fleet renewal program. The aircraft manufacturers... Read More

December 2nd, 2021 4:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jet Airways Might Place $12 Billion Order With Boeing, Airbus for Aircraft

Jet Airways is expected to make a come back early next year. The airline had some very loyal customers under its wing. In line with resuming services next year, Jet Airways might place a huge order with Airbus and Boeing. According to a BloombergQuint report, Jet Airways might place a $12 billion aircraft order with the said manufacturers so that it can make a comeback. The airline nor the aircraft... Read More

December 1st, 2021 11:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus Gets a Firm Order for 28 Aircraft from ITA Airways

Airbus has received a firm order for 28 aircraft from ITA Airways. For the unaware, ITA Airways is the new national flag carrier of Italy. The order includes seven A220s, eleven A320neos, and ten A330neos. The Airbus A330neo is the most latest version of the most popular A330 wide-body airliner. The order confirms the Memorandum of Understanding announced on 30th September 2021. In addition, the airline will pursue its plans... Read More

November 24th, 2021 12:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus A340 Aircraft Lands on Antarctic Ice Runway for the First Time

For what can be called historical, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica. Operated by Hi Fly, a wet-lease airline specialist, the fleet Hi Fly 801 took off from Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this month. It travelled a total of 2500 nautical miles or 4630 kilometres back and forth. The journey took roughly five hours to fly each way. Upon landing, the team spent nearly three hours on... Read More

November 24th, 2021 11:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Airlines Revamps Boeing 737-8 Aircraft Interior With New Cabin Products

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will roll out new cabin products on its Boeing 737-8 aircraft in the coming weeks. The airline has invested around $230 million in developing, designing, and installing the new industry-leading cabin products. SIA’s 737-8 aircraft will progressively enter into service on short to medium-haul flights across the airline’s network in the coming weeks. SIA adds Lie-flat design, more space and privacy features added to Business Class seats... Read More

November 23rd, 2021 1:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

RedCabin’s Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit to Take Place in Germany From 6-8 December

The globally celebrated travel event RedCabin has announced its next Summit -- Aircraft Cabin Innovation. The Summit, sponsored by Sekisui Kydex, Binder Group and PACE, will occur in Lake Constance in Germany at Bodenseeforum Konstanz from 6-8 December 2021. The C-suite executives from the aviation industry worldwide will participate in the three-day event and discuss product innovations that can enhance the onboard experience for both airlines and passengers. The focus... Read More

November 19th, 2021 10:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dubai Airshow 2021: Airbus Got 408 Aircraft Orders

Airbus has received a total of 408 aircraft orders in the recently concluded Dubai Airshow 2021. It is worth noting that Dubai Airshow 2021 was the first major airshow that took place in over two years since the time the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world. Out of the 408 orders received by the aircraft manufacturer, 269 orders are firm while 139 are commitments. The highlight of the 408 orders includes... Read More

November 18th, 2021 11:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Gets First Boeing 777-9 Aircraft in Doha

Qatar Airways, on Wednesday, welcomed its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft in Doha. The Boeing 777-9 is an ultra-modern and fuel-efficient jet. To welcome the aircraft, a lot of VIP guests joined Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker. Note that the aircraft won’t be on service right away. It will return to Boeing’s Field in Seattle so that its testing process can continue. The aircraft, which... Read More

November 15th, 2021 12:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Dubai Airshow 2021: Airbus Gets Order of 255 A321neo Family Aircraft from Indigo Partners

Airbus, a European aircraft manufacturer has just received an order of 255 A321neo family aircraft from Indigo Partners. For the unaware, Indigo Partners is an American private equity firm that has a controlling interest in four airlines - Wizz Air, Frontier, Volaris, and JetSMART. Wizz Air operates in Hungary, Frontier in the United States, Volaris in Mexico, and JetSMART in Chile and Argentina. Airbus got a firm order of 255... Read More

October 10th, 2021 10:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Airlines Might Purchase New Aircraft from Airbus

Akasa, a Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed airline, is reported to having conversations with the aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus. The talks could be for Akasa procuring new aircraft from Airbus. It is worth noting that Akasa has also been in talks with Boeing for manufacturing aircraft. According to a PTI report, the upcoming Indian airline wants to procure the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The direct competitor of the Boeing 737 series in... Read More

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