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August 24th, 2023 12:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Restores Direct Flights Between Delhi and Hong Kong

IndiGo has announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong in a move that underlines the significance of Hong Kong as a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region. According to IndiGo the restored route is set to enhance direct connectivity and strengthen ties between the two dynamic cities. Also Read: IndiGo Introduces Non-Stop Flights Linking Indore, Surat, Rajkot, and Udaipur Commencing on October 5, 2023,... Read More

August 20th, 2023 10:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Digi Yatra to Be Introduced at Six More Airports

The Digi Yatra facility is set to be launched at six additional airports across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports, during the month of August 2023. The rollout of the Digi Yatra infrastructure will occur in a phased manner at these airports, aiming to streamline and enhance passenger experiences, according to Ministry of Civil Aviation. Also Read: DigiYatra App Goes Beta; Successfully Launched at Bengaluru Airport Digi... 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

August 2nd, 2022 12:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Has Signed Bilateral Air Service Agreement With 116 Countries

To an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha about the bilateral air service agreements, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Gen. (Dr) V. K. Singh (Retd)) has responded in a written reply with the necessary details. India has signed ASAs with 116 foreign countries: Any designated foreign airline can operate to/from a point in India if it is designated as a point of call in the... Read More

April 28th, 2022 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Concludes 7-Day Audit of the DGCA; India Retains in Category 1

The FAA has completed an audit of India's aviation authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and categorised the nation as Category 1. Every few years, the US transportation authority performs similar inspections to see if aviation protocols are being followed. The FAA completed a seven-day audit of the DGCA on April 26th and declared India's aviation safety standards to be satisfactory. Not only that, but India is said... Read More

April 21st, 2022 12:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India Announces ‘Break from Home’ Sale, Check Details

AirAsia India has announced its ‘Break from Home’ sale. Under this sale, the airline said that it will offer fares starting at Rs 2499 only for routes such as Delhi - Jaipur and more. The offer is only applicable to the bookings which are made between April 19, 2022, to April 21, 2022. Further, the travel date should be between June 20 to September 25. The bookings must be made... Read More

April 1st, 2022 7:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

IGRUA Accomplishes 19,110 Flying Hours in 2021-22

In the recently concluded financial year of 2021-22, the Indian flying academy Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) met its goal of 19,000 flying hours, the highest since 1986. During the fiscal year 2021-22, the academy accomplished 19,110 flying hours with a fleet of 18 aircraft. The former record was set in 2013-14, when the academy completed 18,776 hours of flight time with a fleet of 24 planes. In 2021-22,... Read More

March 30th, 2022 6:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Air Has Won the ‘Best Domestic Airline’ at Wings India 2022

Wings India 2022 recently awarded Star Air the coveted title for Best Domestic Airline (RCS). Star Air, which began operations in India in 2019, flew across the country to link travellers on a variety of disconnected routes at reasonable prices. Under the popular RCS-UDAN plan, it is now one among India's fastest-growing regional airlines. Star Air has excelled in achieving its mission of enhancing the lives of people by realising... Read More

March 26th, 2022 7:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Airlines Are Set to Add Up to 120 Planes Every Year- Civil Aviation Minister

According to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, India, which has the world's fastest-growing civil aviation sector, plans to add 100-120 planes every year to fulfil demand. He told the Wings India 2022 conference in Hyderabad that India is planning massive development in the fields of airlines, airports, and every aspect of the civil aviation ecosystem. He also stated that fleet augmentation is critical for the industry. The country's fleet has... Read More

March 25th, 2022 2:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

By 2042, Airbus Predicts That India Will Require 2,210 New Planes

Brent McBratney, Airbus' Head of Airline Marketing for India and South Asia, presented a detailed presentation on how the plane manufacturer views the Indian aviation business in terms of future aircraft demand. According to him, Airbus anticipates Indian airlines will require 2,210 aircraft over the next 20 years, with narrowbodies accounting for around 80% of the total. McBratney was speaking at the Wings India 2022 exhibition, Asia's largest civil aviation... Read More

March 23rd, 2022 7:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Covid-Related Restrictions Are Indeed Being Eased by the Civil Aviation Ministry

Following a recovery in the country's Covid-19 crisis, the civil aviation ministry has eased various pandemic-related restrictions. The concessions were made in order to promote the smooth functioning of aviation operations. Cabin crew members will no longer be obliged to wear PPE kits, according to an order issued by the civil aviation ministry on Monday. "Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser, and N-95 masks to handle... Read More

March 16th, 2022 4:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Group’s Air India Experiences Its First Labour Unrest

Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, is now experiencing its first labour unrest. On Tuesday, over 1,700 aeroplane maintenance workers who work for a government-owned engineering firm that handles the airline's maintenance and repair works embarked on an indefinite 'tools down agitation.' Pay raises, employment contract renewal, and the addition of a dearness allowance are among their requests. According to a Times of India report, the movement... Read More

March 15th, 2022 3:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Music Will Not Be Mandated in Airports and on Planes

Airlines and airports in India were requested in December 2021 to consider playing Indian music on aircraft and on airport grounds. The Indian government has now clarified its position on the issue, stating that airlines and airports are allowed to play any music they wish to play. The first suggestion The Indian government was said to have requested all carriers and airports in the country to consider switching to Indian... Read More

March 14th, 2022 5:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sikhs Working at Airports in India Can Continue Carrying Up to 9- Inch Long Kirpan

Sikhs working at Indian airports will continue to be able to carry a tiny kirpan with them when entering these high-security facilities. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has updated an aviation security (AvSec) circular that permits Sikh passengers on domestic flights inside India to carry a kirpan that is up to 9 inches long (22.86 cm) and has a blade that is no more than 6 inches long... Read More

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