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Alaska Airlines fallout: DGCA issues guideline, directing one-time inspection of emergency exits on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released as statement on Saturday, saying, "Pursuant to the Alaska Airlines incident involving Boeing 737 -9 Max aircraft, there have been no inputs /guidance from Boeing s...
Akasa Airlines in troubleshoot mode after pilots resign; plans high bonuses to attract talent
Akasa Air has been forced to reduce flights amid a spate of resignations. CEO Vinay Dube told employees in an email late on Tuesday that the airline would give up market share in the short term to ensure stable operations. The development came mere days aft...
Akasa Air gets Civil Aviation Ministry's nod for international flights
Akasa Air, a budget-friendly airline, has secured authorisation to operate international flights. According to sources, the airline is poised to commence international routes in December, with initial destinations centred around Middle Eastern nations. However, the airline awaits...
Jet fuel prices hiked by 16%; touch new record
Jet fuel prices on Thursday were hiked by the steepest ever 16 per cent to catapult rates to an all-time high in step with hardening international oil rates. The increase in jet fuel price will raise the operating cost for airlines. ATF makes up to 40 per cent of an airline's operating cost.Jet fuel pri...
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air gets airline license from DGCA; will start operations in late July
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-owned Akasa Airlines on Thursday received its flying permit from DGCA. The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the country’s aviation regulator will make it the eighth domestic airline, not counting regional airlines. The airline se...
55% of IndiGo flights delayed on crew shortage; DGCA seeks explanation
After several Indigo flights were delayed across the country, Indian aviation's watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took a strong cognizance of the airlines' operations. As per sources, the non-availability of crew members was cited as the primary reason for the...
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air gets its airline code QP
Akasa Air, which is planning to start its commercial flight operations in July, on Tuesday said its airline code will be "QP". Every airline in the world has a designator code. For example, IndiGo's code is "6E", Go First's is "G8" and Air India's is "AI".Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa
Ransomware attack on SpiceJet hits operations; leaves passengers in the lurch
SpiceJet said it faced a ransomware attack on Tuesday night causing a delay in departure of its flights on Wednesday morning. "Certain SpiceJet systems faced an attempted ransomware attack last night that impacted and slowed down morning flight departures today (Wednesday)
China Eastern Airlines plane MU5735 crashes in China's Guangxi; rescue operations underway
A China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 133 people crashed in southwest China on Monday. The flight MU5735 a Boeing 737-89P (B-1791) was en route from Kunming to Guanghzou in China. China Eastern Airlines is yet to confirm the death toll. According to state br
Watch: Akasa Air releases first look of its aircraft; to launch commercial operations by July
Akasa Air, backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, posted a picture of its first aircraft on Twitter."Can’t keep calm! Say hi to our QP-pie!" the airline tweeted. QP is the airline code of Akasa Air.Watch: Akasa Air releases first look of its aircraft;
Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citing Taliban interference
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suspended flights to the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Thursday after what it called "heavy handed" interference by Taliban authorities, including arbitrary rule changes and intimidation of staff.Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citin
Airlines can operate maximum of 65 pc pre-Covid domestic flights: Govt
Airlines can now operate a maximum of 65 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights instead of the 50 per cent allowed till date, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday. The carriers have been operating only 50 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights since June 1 in ac
Centre allows airlines to operate at 85% of pre-Covid capacity; fare band applicable for 15 days a month
Airlines can now operate a maximum of 85 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights instead of the 72.5 per cent allowed till date, the Ministry of Civil Aviation stated on Saturday. Fare band will be applicable only for 15 days, airlines are n
Coronavirus shutdown: Bailout the only way out for Indian airlines?
Airlines are projected to lose around Rs 17,000 crores this fiscal year because of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Will the sector - which employs 7.5 million and contributes about 2 per cent to India's GDP - survive with cost-cutting measures? Or is bailout the only way out? ET's
IndiGo reports net loss of Rs 2,844 cr in Q1FY21; revenue plunges 92%
InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo’s parent firm, on Wednesday posted a net loss at Rs 2,844.3 crore for the quarter ended June 30. It had posted a net profit of Rs 1,203.1 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations plunged 91.9 per cent YoY to Rs 766.7 crore d
Domestic flights to resume from May 25 in calibrated manner: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday that domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from 25th May 2020 (Monday). Puri informed that all airports and air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from 25t
Coronavirus outbreak: Govt suspends all domestic flights from midnight of March 24
In an effort to control the spread of Coronavirus, the government has now suspended operations of all domestic flights from midnight of March 24. The operations of domestic schedule commercial airlines shall cease operations effective from the midnight that is 23.59 h
Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines to resume operations soon, in-flight experience set to change
COVID-19 has upended all aspects of life & brought the world to a standstill. For the first time in history, 90% of the world’s population is at home and thinking about when will they get to travel next. But will your flying experience be the same again?Coro
Air India operations shut down again, 137 flights delayed since morning
The five-hour shutdown of Air India's check-in software, which occurred Saturday morning, is still causing its ripple effect as the airline said 137 flights will be running with a delay on Sunday. Air India operations shut down again, 137 flights delayed since morning
Watch: Crew accuse SpiceJet of strip search, airline says it's 'standard procedure'
A video showing an angry bunch of SpiceJet air hostesses accusing the airline of strip searching them at Chennai airport has gone viral, with the airline denying the claims. The crew alleged that they were searched after de-boarding on the suspicion that they were sw
Indigo plans to keep its focus on domestic operations
After being the success story of the low-cost carriers in India, Indigo, one of the few Indian airlines which is profitable, wants to remain true to its low-cost model despite its plans to get listed on local bourses.Indigo plans to keep its focus on domestic operations
Vistara, country’s newest airline, begins operations today
On this side of the planet, when a star kid makes a debut, the eventful Friday is generally preceded by a fair amount of hullabaloo. But despite its pedigree, Vistara, the Tata-Singapore Airlines baby, is scheduled to make a low-key takeoff into the commercial airline industry with an inaugu
SpiceJet soothes the nerves, to continue operations
SpiceJet tries to soothe the nerves by clarifying that there is no chance of the airline shutting down. Adding further it also said that they are working towards reviving the fortunes of the airlines.SpiceJet soothes the nerves, to continue operations
Jet Airways to undertake major operational rejig
According to sources, Jet Airways will undertake a major operational rejig. The flagship brand will focus on Tier-I and international routes while smaller aircrafts will be transferred to Jet Konnect.Jet Airways to undertake major operational rejig
SpiceJet back in the air, says it will operate 230 flights
While the airline is not paying airport charges following intervention of the Union government, it is buying fuel from oil marketing companies on cash-and-carry basis. The carrier says it is confident about being able to maintain its reduced roster of scheduled flights without resorting to u
Paramount Airlines wants to restart its operations
Paramount Airlines wants to restart its operations
Spicejet in damage control mode
Spicejet cleared the air today by announcing that the airlines is not going to close its operations. In fact it is restructuring its fleet by adding 15 new aircrafts.Spicejet in damage control mode
‘AirAisa to stay whether environment is conducive or not’
AirAisa is here to stay whether environment is conducive or not and Tata Group wishes AirAsia every success for its airline operation says Ratan Tata.‘AirAisa to stay whether environment is conducive or not’
DGCA grants operating permit to AirAsia India: Official
After a long wait and legal hurdles, new airline AirAsia India was granted the flying licence by aviation regulator DGCA, subject to the final outcome of cases opposing grant of the permit in the Delhi high court.DGCA grants operating permit to AirAsia India: Official
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