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NCLT directs Go First to release four aircraft engines of ELF
The NCLT directed Go First to release four aircraft engines to Engine Lease Finance (ELF) BV, with the resolution professional already initiating the return process for one engine. ELF, based in Shannon, Ireland, is a prominent engine financing and leasing company. The tribunal scheduled further hearings for August 9 to consider objections from other engine lessors.
Air India rolls out advanced baggage tracking for passengers
Air India has introduced real-time baggage tracking on its website and mobile app to address passenger complaints about lost and delayed baggage. This feature provides end-to-end tracking, covering check-in, security, aircraft loading, and baggage claim areas. Passengers can track their bags by scanning the barcode on their baggage receipts, with information available in the 'My Trips' section of the mobile app. The initiative aims to enhance the passenger experience with timely updates and notifications.
Saudi flight with 297 onboard catches fire while landing at Pakistan airport. Watch video
A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh with 276 passengers and 21 crew caught fire upon landing at Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport. Flames on the landing gear were swiftly extinguished by CAA fire vehicles. Air traffic controllers reported the incident to pilots. Passengers evacuated via inflatable slide. CAA confirmed ongoing flights. Global Defense Insight shared photos.
DGCA issues safety standards for ground handling service providers
The DGCA has issued new safety standards for ground handling service providers (GHSPs) at airports to ensure safe operations amid rising air traffic. The regulations, effective from July 8, require GHSPs to obtain safety clearance within six months, appoint accountable managers, and ensure ground personnel undergo recurrent training
Delhi HC upholds CCI's approval of Vistara-Air India merger
The Delhi HC has dismissed a petition challenging the Competition Commission of India's approval of the merger between Tata SIA Airlines and Air India. This decision, concerning the order passed last year, marks a significant step in the consolidation of these notable airlines.
Domestic air passenger momentum to continue this fiscal, says report
The aviation industry outlook remains stable with continued recovery in air passenger traffic. Despite challenges like grounded fleets and supply chain issues, airlines are expected to face a net loss of Rs 3,000-4,000 crore in FY2025.
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Boeing plane's wheel falls off mid-flight, second incident in four months
A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles but landed safely in Denver. The incident is under investigation. Boeing also reached a settlement with the DOJ over the 737 MAX crashes, agreeing to pay a fine and pleading guilty to fraud.
Wheel falls from Boeing plane in Los Angeles
A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel taking off from LA Monday, landed safely in Denver. No injuries among 174 passengers, 7 crew. Previous Boeing wheel incident in March, Alaska Airlines fuselage issue. FAA investigates. Boeing agreed to DOJ settlement over 737 MAX crashes. The 757, produced until 2004, is 30 years old. Boeing admitted to fraud.
Air India-Vistara Merger: Tata gets a key task done to move towards merging four airlines into two
Tata Group has moved a step closer to merging four airlines into two, simplifying its aviation business. Harmonizing procedures and manuals across carriers, with support from Ministry of Civil Aviation. DGCA guidance aids safety-first approach. Air India and Vistara seek DGCA approval to accelerate merger, minimizing training requirements. Tata Group aims to enhance efficiencies, leverage synergies, and reduce losses.
Ensure there is no abnormal surge in airfares for Delhi flights, govt tells airlines
The civil aviation ministry has requested airlines to avoid an abnormal surge in airfares for flights to and from Delhi due to the suspension of operations at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 following a roof collapse incident. The closure has led to flight cancellations and operations being shifted to Terminals 2 and 3.
Bon Voyage! Airlines give wings to your holiday plans
Indian carriers like MakeMyTrip, IndiGo, and Cleartrip have added direct flights to various destinations, leading to a significant increase in outbound tourist numbers from India.
Commercial opening of Noida airport delayed
The construction of the second airport in Delhi-NCR by Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) owned by Zurich Airport faces delays impacting Indian airlines with capacity constraints. The project aims to bring relief to airlines amidst record aircraft orders and includes a concession agreement with Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The project involves key figures like chief minister Rajnath Singh, Durga Shanker Mishra, and approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Hyderabad-Kuala Lumpur flight turns around after pilot notices snag mid-air, lands safely
A Malaysia Airlines flight, MH 199, from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing back in Hyderabad due to a technical snag in one of the engines mid-air. The flight, carrying 138 passengers, took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of Thursday but had to return to the airport for safety reasons.
Wreckage of plane disappeared in 1971 found? The search operations, probe and the truth
The experts found a private plane that vanished almost 50 years ago. Barbara Nikita and her cousin Kristina Nikita Coffey, from Tennessee, led recent search efforts and contacted other relatives of the victims.
Vistara nimble enough to make course corrections: CEO Vinod Kannan
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan stated the airline is agile in making adjustments during disruptions, as it navigates its merger with Air India. The carrier aims for growth through the merger, emphasizing the importance of full service carriers in India's market. Kannan expects the merger to be finalized by year-end, pending NCLT approval.
SpiceJet plans to raise USD 250 mn in next couple of months: Airline Chief Ajay Singh
SpiceJet Chief Ajay Singh announced plans to raise around USD 250 million in the next few months to boost operations amid challenges such as lessor and debt issues. Singh expressed confidence in overcoming obstacles, stating the airline's balance sheet will be strengthened over the next two quarters. Despite current challenges, SpiceJet aims for growth and stability, with plans to expand its own fleet while emphasizing the importance of aviation hubs in India.
IATA boss warns foreign airlines may quit India if taxation issues are not sorted
The chief of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Wille Walsh, warned that airlines may withdraw from the Indian market if concerns over taxation are not addressed. Several global airline groups including Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and others have received tax evasion notices from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The notices were related to non-payment of tax on services provided by the airlines to their Indian entities.
GoAir 'temporarily' loses rights and slots to operate international flights to IndiGo and other companies
GoAir has temporarily lost its slots and foreign bilateral rights to other airlines like Air India and IndiGo amidst diminishing chances of revival. In order for airlines from one country to operate international flights to another country, a bilateral air services agreement must be negotiated and signed between the two sides. This agreement dictates the number of flights or seats per week that can be permitted to fly from one country to the other.
InterGlobe Aviation shares rally 3% after doubling Q4 profit. Brokerages increase target price up to Rs 5,192
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, witnessed a significant uptick in its stock price on Friday, with shares climbing almost 3% on the BSE to reach a new 52-week high of Rs 4,520. This surge followed a more than doubling of the company's Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs 1,895 crore in the fourth quarter.
Extra passenger found standing on IndiGo flight. How it happened
A standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight from Mumbai airport, taking a confirmed passenger's seat, leading to a delay. The error was noticed by a crew member before departure. In related news, domestic air passenger traffic increased by 3.88 percent in April, with IndiGo's market share rising to 60.6 percent.
Egyptair looks to operate daily services connecting Delhi, Cairo
Egyptair plans daily flights between Delhi and Cairo to boost Egypt-India air traffic, with India's growing civil aviation market as a potential powerhouse for future growth.
IndiGo in long haul for bigger market share
The company’s international expansion will be gradual given that the aircraft delivery is expected in 2027. A critical question is whether the airline will be able to retain the advantage of a low-cost carrier once it expands in international markets, which would increase its operating costs.
SpiceJet starts Hajj operations with Srinagar to Medina flight
SpiceJet won the bid to operate 102 special flights, catering to over 13,800 pilgrims from Guwahati, Gaya, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada. The airline has leased an Airbus A340 on short term aircraft for the services
China's longest commercial flights to begin operations. Check route, flying time
China Southern Airline to launch its longest flight route as ties with Mexico expand. This will be a non-stop flight in the onward segment even as the return journey will have a one stop flight.
Dubai Airport under water: Fliers in a soup as these Indian airlines halt operations
Air India and IndiGo halted Dubai Airport operations due to historic rainfall, causing delays. Passengers advised to monitor flight status and contact staff for help. Emirates Airlines also affected by adverse weather, impacting flight operations.
Vistara operations have been stabilised: CEO to employees
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan addresses operational challenges, cites stretched pilot rosters as a key issue. The airline cancels 10% of April flights after facing disruption due to pilot availability and other factors. Kannan acknowledges customer frustration but expresses confidence in Vistara's ability to rebound and improve.
Paid for business class air ticket but shifted to economy class; should the airline refund the difference and pay compensation?
Air India flight from Delhi to Washington DC: A women's mother was allegedly shifted to economy class despite having a business class ticket. Further she alleged that Air India's ground staff told her mother that if she did not take the economy seat, her luggage would be taken off the plane. Read here to know what to do if this happens with you.
Vistara temporarily reduces flight operations amid disruptions
Vistara announces temporary reduction in flight operations to ensure network connectivity, following significant cancellations and delays due to crew unavailability. The airline expresses concern over customer inconvenience and deploys larger aircraft on select routes to accommodate passengers.
Akasa Air will not have to cancel flights due to new pilot rest rules: Vinay Dube
Dube’s contrarian stance comes even though Federation of Indian airlines- a grouping of airlines including IndiGo and Air India, has said that they will have to cancel 20 % of flights as the new rules will require them to increase the number of pilots by 25% and hiring and training them will not be possible by 1 June.
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