CHARTERED PLANE
Chartered flights transported die-hard cricket fans during T20 World Cup
During the recent T-20 World Cup co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, dedicated cricket fans used chartered flights to travel between venues, especially during the Super 8 and knockout stages in the Caribbean. Due to the high demand for flights and hotel accommodations, Crickbuster, the official online travel agency for the International Cricket Council (ICC), arranged special chartered planes to ensure fans had reliable transportation. Crickbuster's co-founder and COO, Vinny Kumar, emphasized their commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for cricket fans.
Air India cancels scheduled flight for Indian cricket team charter
Air India used a Boeing 777 meant for a US-India flight to ferry the Indian cricket team from Barbados, triggering concern from regulators. The charter flight, organised by the BCCI, departed Bridgetown for Delhi. The DGCA is investigating as rules prohibit disrupting scheduled flights for charters. Air India allegedly cancelled a Newark-Delhi flight, causing passenger inconvenience. Charters are lucrative for airlines and were vital due to a hurricane stranding the cricket team.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
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Demand for private jets, helicopters likely to rise up to 40 pc during LS polls
With increased demand, some players will be taking chartered planes and helicopters on lease during the general elections for which the dates are expected to be announced in the coming days. Chartered plane and helicopter services are charged on an hourly basis.
MHA enhances air service for CAPF personnel travelling to Manipur
The Union home ministry doubles availability of chartered aircraft for CAPF personnel in Manipur. Additional reinforcements of 150 companies have been sent since May 2023. But the operation faces difficulties due to ticket prices, aircraft availability, law and order situation, tribal solidarity march, hill districts, Meitei community, ST status, and Kuki groups.
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Russian air ambulance with six on board crashes in Afghanistan
The plane was a charter ambulance flight travelling from Thailand's Utapao Airport in Pattaya to Moscow via India and Uzbekistan on a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978, Russian aviation authorities said in a statement.
Aircraft that crashed in Afghanistan not from India, confirms DGCA
A plane has crashed in northeastern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, although the exact location is currently unknown. Zabihullah Amiri, head of the provincial information department, stated that teams have been sent to investigate but have yet to arrive.
Ayodhya: How AAI plans to handle the rush of chartered VIP planes
As Ayodhya airport won't have sufficient space, 12 airports in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand - are being looked at for parking private and chartered jets that will bring VIPs to the big event.
Temple run: Private jets to crowd Ayodhya skies on the day of Ram Mandir inauguration
Flight movements are set to grow sixfold with an unprecedented number of chartered flights ferrying India's wealthiest devotees and others to the temple town. Railway ticket bookings have surged 60% and intercity cab operators are expecting a 50% spike in bookings, said travel portals. Ayodhya airport director Vinod Kumar said there have been a total of 42 enquiries from charter operators. Given the expected rush, there's unlikely to be enough parking space for planes at the brand new airport.
"100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22," says UP CM Yogi Adiyanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced that 100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22 for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir. The Ayodhya airport, inaugurated on December 30, will showcase its potential with this event. The first tri-weekly flights between Ahmedabad and Ayodhya were launched by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister VK Singh.
India, France, UAE worked as team to bring back flight
Acting on an anonymous tip-off from the UAE, France detained the Romanian Airlines chartered flight. India and France worked together to repatriate the stranded Indians to Mumbai.The Indian Embassy in Paris expressed gratitude to the local administration for the prompt resolution.
Plane carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, allowed to leave after three days of grounding in France
A Nicaragua-bound flight carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, was allowed to resume its journey after three days of grounding by French authorities at an airport near Paris over suspected "human trafficking". The hearings of the over 300 passengers were cancelled due to irregularities in the procedure. The plane is expected to take off again on Monday morning, with its destination unknown.
Plane stuck for days in France for a human trafficking investigation leaves for India
French authorities are still investigating the aim of the original flight. The Legend Airlines A340 plane stopped Thursday for refueling in Vatry en route from Fujairah airport in the United Arab Emirates for Managua, Nicaragua, and was grounded by police based on an anonymous tip that it could be carrying human trafficking victims.
Plane grounded in France for human trafficking probe leaves for India
France has granted permission for a chartered plane carrying 303 Indians, previously grounded on suspicion of human trafficking, to resume its journey. The airline's attorney stated that the plane will transport the majority of stranded passengers back to India. Local authorities worked through Christmas Eve to complete necessary formalities, transforming the airport into a temporary courtroom for emergency hearings.
Plane with Indians grounded in France over human trafficking lands in Mumbai
The aircraft, an Airbus A340, landed in Mumbai shortly after 4 am. It had taken off from Vatry airport near Paris around 2.30 pm local time.
Plane grounded in France: 10 Indians including 6 minors apply for asylum
The emergency services have established provisional sleeping accommodations for the stranded Indians. Reports indicate that the arrangements included access to restroom and shower facilities, along with the provision of meals and warm beverages for the affected individuals.
Go First lessor seeks replacement of parts 'robbed' from grounded planes in India
An Ireland-based lessor wants cash-strapped airline Go First to replace "robbed" parts from its leased jets and allow it to appoint round the clock security to guard grounded aircraft, the latest escalation in efforts to reclaim its Airbus planes. The plea, detailed in a Sept. 1 non-public court filing at the Delhi High Court which Reuters has reviewed, comes weeks after ACG Aircraft Leasing found critical parts, including fan blades and escape slides, missing from at least two of the four planes it has leased to Go First.
Chartered aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Bharatpur
A chartered aircraft crashed in Bharatpur, Rajasthan on Saturday, reports said. Police and administration have been sent to the spot, District Collector Alok Ranjan told ANI. Superintendent of Police Shyam Singh said the aircraft crashed in an open field in the Ucchain area of the city.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Private jets from India to witness unprecedented demand
The air charter sourcing companies are booking business charter planes owned by high net-worth Individuals (HNIs) from India as the FIFA world cup draws close. It is scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year.
From Namibia to India: How the cheetahs underwent the long journey
Eight cheetahs arrived in India by air from Namibia on Saturday morning as part of the programme to reintroduce the magnificent cat in India.
Back in India after 7 decades; Plane carrying 8 cheetahs lands in Gwalior
A modified Boeing aircraft, which took off from the African country Friday night, carried the cheetahs in special wooden crates during the around 10-hour journey.
Indian charter plane carrying 12 passengers lands at Karachi airport
A charter airplane from India with 12 passengers on board landed at Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Monday, reported Geo News. According to the media reports, the flight took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, and landed at Karachi airport at 12:10 pm.
Another chartered plane with four Maharashtra MLAs arrives in Guwahati
The four MLAs -- Chandrakant Patil, Yogesh Kadam, Manjula Gavit and Gulabrao Patil -- arrived in the evening from Surat in Gujarat like the legislators who came to Guwahati along with Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde in the morning.
Vistara looks to lessors to fill long-haul gap amid 787 delays
Vistara, owned by Singapore Airlines and India's Tata Group, is waiting to receive four aircraft from Boeing's 787 production line, but deliveries have been frozen globally since May 2021 due to quality-control shortcomings.
India exploring options to hire charter planes for evacuation from Afghanistan
Earlier in the day, an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster with 120 people, including the Indian ambassador and embassy staff, landed at Jamnagar airbase from Afghanistan.
Air ambulance makes belly landing in Mumbai; no casualties
“The airport’s emergency response team including the fire and rescue responders, follow-me vehicles, CISF, medical team amongst many others was activated instantly and on standby to provide immediate assistance to ensure the safe evacuation of the passengers,” said a spokesperson.
Pandemic flying: Affluent travellers skip commercial airlines, leading to increase in demand for private charters
Private flights have mostly recovered better than those of commercial airlines.
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