July 27th, 2022 3:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jet Airways Is Hiring Pilots. Check Details to Join India’s Classiest Airline

[caption id="attachment_49997" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Source: Jet Airways[/caption] Get ready to see Jet Airways flying high again! Jet Airways is all set to restart its commercial operations from September 2022 under the new management as per multiple media reports. Adding more to the cues, Jet Airways on its official Twitter handle posted a classic image inviting type-rated Captains or First Officers on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG or MAX aircraft... 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 26th, 2022 8:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Likely to Start Commercial Services by the End of July

According to Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube, the newest airline in India, Akasa, plans to launch its commercial operations by the end of July and will conduct a proving flight with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the nation as soon as next week. Vinay Dube said in an interview at the startup airline's office in Mumbai that Akasa, supported by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, will probably receive its air... Read More

June 22nd, 2022 9:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global Aviation Industry Loss in 2022 Expected to Narrow to $9.7 Billion

According to the International Air Transport Association's annual forecasts, losses in the global aviation industry are predicted to drop from $42.1 billion last year to $9.7 billion in 2022 as efficiency improvements and increasing yields balance off rising labour and fuel costs. The estimates were released Monday at the annual general meeting of the global industry body. The two-day event is being held at Doha. “Industry-wide profitability in 2023 appears... Read More

May 14th, 2022 10:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Southwest Airlines to Enhance WiFi, In-Seat Power and More Entertainment Options

Southwest Airlines unveiled a $2 billion enhancement to its customer experience last week. Southwest Airlines claims the $2 billion will go toward better WiFi, in-seat electricity, larger overhead bins, more entertainment options, and a broader range of beverages. Outside the cabin, it's introducing the Wanna Get Away Plus ticket category and expanding self-service options. Southwest is upgrading the WiFi on its existing Boeing B737 aircraft using connection partner Anuvu's latest... Read More

April 16th, 2022 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Pilots Union Files Lawsuit Against American Airlines

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents American Airlines pilots, has filed a complaint in a US District Court alleging that American Airlines (American) has violated the pilots' collective bargaining agreement. The case, which was filed on April 14, concerns the Line Operational Evaluation of a pilot (LOE). The LOE examines if a freshly trained pilot has gained the essential abilities to fill a given duty post on a certain... Read More

February 24th, 2022 5:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air to Hire 300-350 Cabin Crew Members and Pilots by March 2023

Akasa Air, the latest arrival into India’s aviation market, is hoping to hire around 300 cabin crew members and pilots by March 2023, according to its investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The remuneration for pilots is roughly 80% higher than that of its competitor SpiceJet. By March 2023, Jhunjhunwala’s airline plans to add 300-350 cabin staff members and pilots. SpiceJet and Akasa Air will both use Boeing 737s in their fleets. While... Read More

January 18th, 2022 1:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air on Course to Fly in the Summer of 2022

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

December 23rd, 2021 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India to Take In-Flight Dining Experience Next Level With Gourmair

In a bid to stay above the competition, AirAsia India has launched a new in-flight dining experience brand, ‘Gourmair’. With Gourmair, the airline will bring a unique gourmet experience for its passengers 36,000 feet in the sky. AirAsia India will offer passengers up to 21 regional and international favourites to try from. Passengers will be allowed to pre-book their meals on the airline’s website or its Indian mobile application. The... Read More

November 24th, 2021 4:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dubai Airshow 2021 Reports a 50% Increase in Trade Visitors Than Its Pre-Pandemic Edition

The leading aerospace event in the Middle East, Dubai Airshow 2021, witnessed participation from more than 104,000 attendees across five days (from 14-18 November). Deals worth USD 78 million were announced during the event. According to a release, Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition since its commencement in 1989. There was a 50% increase in trade visitors compared to its pre-pandemic edition held in 2019. “USD 78 billion... Read More

October 15th, 2021 6:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet Helping Customers Book Cabs With Convenience

India’s budget airline, SpiceJet has now introduced an easier way of booking cabs for its passengers. This service will now allow passengers to book cabs while on the flight through SpiceScreen, an in-flight entertainment platform launched by SpiceJet. The airline announced the launch of this service through a tweet. They tweeted, “Tired of cab bookings always cancelling on you? We have a solution for that. Have your cab ready upon arrival... Read More

September 30th, 2021 10:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Likely to Go to Tata Sons

Air India, the debt-laden flag carrier, is about to be sold to a private company. Air India has been very difficult for the government to sell. Only two bidders, including Tata Sons and SpiceJet, have shown interest in buying the company. Now, according to an ET report, the government on Wednesday decided on the minimum reserve price for the national carrier. Further, the government met both the bidders to discuss... Read More

November 20th, 2020 11:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vijayawada Airport Expanded Runway to Start Within 3 Months

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently gave a green flag to the Vijayawada Airport for utilising its expanded runway for landing and taking-off of flights. The Vijayawada International Airport located in Gannavaram will now be able to use the expanded runway for operating flights which was completed after undergoing construction for 24 months. However, the flight take-off and landing won’t start right away at the concerned runway. As... Read More

September 14th, 2020 3:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Student Discount Provides More Affordable Tickets for School and College Goers

India’s full-service carrier Vistara has set up multiple benchmarks in the aviation industry. The airline is the 6th largest domestic airline and operates in 34 destinations with a fleet of 35 Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines has successfully filled in the place of JetAirways by providing fabulous services, increasing domestic and international routes and providing excellent business-class services to their... Read More

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