May 24th, 2023 12:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.1 to Enhance Connectivity Through Helicopters

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has introduced UDAN 5.1, an extension of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), to further improve connectivity to remote areas of India and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters. This marks the first time that a round of RCS-UDAN is dedicated specifically to helicopter routes. Also Read: Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0 to Enhance Regional Connectivity in India... Read More

October 30th, 2022 11:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

After Technical Difficulties with an Indigo Flight, the Ministry of Civil Aviation Orders the DGCA to Submit a Report

After an operating flight 6E-2131 (Delhi-Bangalore) encountered a technical issue during the takeoff roll, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) ordered the staff members of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to investigate the situation on Saturday. The MoCA GoI tweeted, "Concerned officials at @DGCAIndia have been directed to investigate into this and give a report as soon as possible." An engine stall occurred during the take-off roll of... Read More

August 17th, 2022 8:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

UDAN Scheme of Ministry of Civil Aviation Completes 5 Years of Success

According to Government data, in 2014, there were 74 operational airports in India. Air connectivity was confined to metros or a few developed cities earlier. No doubt, the pandemic has slowed down the developments to some extent. But, if we observe, the scenario is different now as the air network and airports are expanding rapidly. Name a notable place, and you will have at least a regional airline catering to... Read More

June 20th, 2022 11:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Ministry Set to Celebrate International Yoga Day 2022 at Gwalior Fort

On June 21, 2022, the Ministry of Civil Aviation will commemorate International Day of Yoga by hosting a huge yoga demonstration in Gwalior Fort, which will gather over 2,000 people. Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, will inaugurate and lead the event. The United Nations General Assembly declared the 21st of June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri... Read More

June 10th, 2022 5:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Signs Contract With Griffin Global Asset Management for Sale and Leaseback of Five Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Akasa Air has agreed to sell and leaseback five Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Griffin Global Asset Management, an Irish leasing company. Under a sale and leaseback deal, the airline sells its planes to a leasing company and then leases them back. This frees up the monies that were used to acquire the plane by the airline. Just three months after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave the planes... Read More

May 18th, 2022 11:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Gets the Airline Code ‘QP’

The airline code for Akasa Air, which is owned by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, will be "QP," the airline revealed on Tuesday. "Quite Proud to Announce Our Airline Code - QP!" tweeted Akasa Air, which plans to begin commercial flying operations in July. A designator code is assigned to every airline in the world. IndiGo's code is "6E," Go First's is "G8,," and Air India's is "AI," for example. In August 2021, the... Read More

March 29th, 2022 4:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Expects to Have a Fleet of 72 Aircraft in Five Years

The immense plans of Akasa Air, which is funded by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, are now out. Akasa Air, which is financed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, will begin commercial operations in June, according to its CEO Vinay Dube. According to a PTI report, Dube stated at an interactive session on the sidelines of Wings India 2022 that the airline expects to have a fleet of 72 aircraft in the next five... Read More

March 26th, 2022 6:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Receives the Best Domestic Airline Award for the Second Year in a Row at Wings India 2022

At Wings India 2022, Vistara, India's best full-service airline, received three prestigious awards: Best Domestic Airline, Aviation Sustainability & Environment, and Covid Champions. At an award ceremony held in Hyderabad, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia gave the awards in the presence of other top officials from the Ministry, FICCI, and an eminent gathering of industry representatives from across the world. Vinod Kannan, Vistara's Chief... Read More

March 18th, 2022 8:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jet Airways Services to Resume Soon; Working on Revalidating Air Operator Certificate

Jet Airways announced on Thursday that it is working closely with authorities to re-validate its "air operator certificate." The restart efforts are "progressing well," according to a corporate statement. The statement stated, "We are working closely with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on the clearance process and timescales for proving flight, following which Jet Airways' 'Air Operator Certificate' would be... Read More

March 15th, 2022 4:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Airlines Ignoring Aerobridges for Boarding to Save Money

According to a Parliamentary committee, private airlines are preferring not to use aerobridges for boarding and deboarding planes in order to save money, and as a result, the elderly are feeling the brunt of having to use stairs. "The Committee deplores this apathetic and unreasonable attitude of the private airlines," the report stated, adding that the Ministry of Civil Aviation should penalise such carriers. For boarding or deboarding people, an... 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 4th, 2022 1:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Over 7,400 Indians to Be Brought Back in Next 2 Days- Aviation Ministry

More than 7,400 Indians are expected to return to India in the next two days on special flights from Ukraine's neighbouring nations, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry. According to the ministry's announcement, 17 flights would be operated on Friday by Indian carriers- Air India Express, Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Vistara, and Go First. Since the Ukrainian airspace has been closed since February 24 owing to the Russian military operation,... Read More

February 25th, 2022 10:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Defence Ministry to Lease Land to Pune Airport for Expanding Its Cargo Terminal

The Ministry of Defence has issued consent to lease 2.5 acres of defence land to Pune International airport to construct a cargo terminal. It has also granted permission to commence the work at the airport located in Lohegaon. In return for the lease, the Ministry of Defence will charge one rupee per year, according to the Minister of Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. He revealed the decision in a letter... Read More

February 18th, 2022 9:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

TruJet Suspends All Flights, in Talks With an Investor for $25 Million Funding

Regional air carrier TruJet has temporarily suspended its flight operations citing various technical and administrative reasons. The airline is a crucial player in the central government's UDAN regional connectivity. "The operations are temporarily hampered because of various administrative and technical reasons, and rest be assured that TruJet will resume its operations at short notice," the airline said in a statement released to the media. TruJet has been facing a financial... Read More

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