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Lufthansa-Air India partnership can extend beyond Star Alliance: Carsten Spohr
Lufthansa and Air India are exploring opportunities to deepen their collaboration within the Star Alliance framework, aiming to enhance customer benefits and market presence.
Air India Express completes IATA's operational safety audit
Air India Express, the budget carrier of Tata Group, announced on Monday the successful completion of its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global trade association for airlines. Enhancing airline operational safety and improving efficiency are the primary objectives of IOSA registration. The audit evaluates various aspects including corporate organization, management, flight operations, operational control, and flight dispatch, among others.
IndiGo bets on affordable long-haul plan: CEO Pieter Elbers
IndiGo, known for its single-class model, is shifting to dual-class to cater to India's growing air travel market. With rising affluence, more Indians are exploring international travel, a trend IndiGo aims to capitalize on. Managing operations at Delhi airport's three terminals is challenging but supported by the government's vision for aviation. Hosting IATA's AGM in 2025 showcases India's aviation potential. IndiGo's strategy reflects its belief in India's growth, aiming to offer affordable fares and quality service to a broader range of travelers.
India's aviation mkt growth needs to be matched with capacity; open for partnerships: Emirates CCO
On whether Emirates is looking for partners in India, Kazim said it is open to any such future engagements if there is an appetite in an Indian airline for that sort of dialogue and engagement.
Air India utilising group airlines' engineering skills for improved aircraft maintenance works
After the takeover by the Tata Group in 2022, loss-making Air India has been making efforts for improvement and has embarked on a five-year transformation plan.
India a big aviation market; good to have stronger Lufthansa-Air India partnership: Star Alliance CEO
CEO Theo Panagiotoulias highlights the importance of a strong partnership between Air India and Lufthansa within the Star Alliance to offer a unique value proposition for passengers in the Indian aviation market.
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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.
IndiGo to add 10 new destinations in FY25
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, plans to start 10 new destinations in FY25, including Mauritius and another destination in Thailand. The airline focuses on fast international expansion and is entering the long haul market with business class in their aircraft.
Delhi to host global aviation body’s showpiece event next year
New Delhi to host 81st IATA AGM with IndiGo's Pieter Elbers as chair, highlighting India's aviation growth. IATA projects India as third-largest aviation market by 2026. Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praises sector's growth with record passenger count and enhanced regional connectivity
Emirates boss says India’s protectionist stance will be detrimental to economy
Emirates president Tim Clark opposes India's protectionist stance to favor its carriers. The UAE requests more seats, Air India supports the move post-Tata takeover, and IndiGo ventures into long-haul travel with Airbus aircraft.
Airline passengers, profits to hit record highs in 2024
Nearly 5 billion passengers are expected to fly in 2024. The number will be a record, beating the pre-Covid pandemic high, trade industry association IATA said. IATA also said it expected the world's airlines to post $30 billion in net earnings this year, up from its previous estimate of $25.7 billion.
Airlines eye 'new frontier' of AI ahead of global summit
Airlines may not be replacing pilots with artificial intelligence anytime soon, but aviation industry experts say the new technology is already revolutionising the way they do business. AI is "undoubtedly a new frontier, in that it's an extraordinary acceleration of technology and capabilities," said Geoffrey Weston, the head consultant on the airline industry at US-based firm Bain & Company.
India has significant potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel, says IATA
IATA highlights India's potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production to reduce carbon emissions. The organization plans to launch the SAF Registry in 2025, supported by various stakeholders like Hemant Mistry.
Air Turbulence! IndiGo and Air India Express tackle rising threats amid climate change concerns
The rise in clear air turbulence, likely due to climate change, has led to increased incidents impacting airline passengers worldwide. Recent events, including a fatal case on a Singapore Airlines flight, have prompted airlines like Air India Express and IndiGo to enhance safety measures and pilot training to address this growing concern.
Baggage arrival time improves at six airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday said when the exercise was started on January 14, only 62.2% of the passengers were getting their baggage within IATA-prescribed timelines.
Most powerful passports of 2024: India drops to 85th in February on global passport index
India has slipped to the 85th spot on the Henley Passport Index. Six countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore, jointly hold the top position, offering visa-free access to a record-breaking number of destinations. Four EU members have joined them at the top: Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.
Airline body chief pleads for more green fuel to protect air travel
Sustainable aviation fuel is the best available tool for cutting emissions, International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh said at an aviation summit in Singapore Monday. Demand for the cleaner-burning fuel far outstrips supply, even though it can cost three to five times more than conventional jet fuel.
Boeing's latest MAX problem creates more headache for airlines
A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of over 170 Boeing jets amplify airlines' frustrations with the planemaker's safety and supply issues. Alaska and United Airlines, with 70% of the MAX 9 fleet, cancel flights as provisional checks reveal loose bolts, potentially delaying the return to service. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledges mistakes, anticipating a challenging period. Industry insiders suggest growing discontent with Boeing's repeated problems and production delays, urging airlines to explore alternative suppliers for risk reduction.
View: Female flyers, grounded by data
The carry-on luggage of female passengers is 0.8 kg lighter than that of male passengers, with no significant difference between the checked-in luggage between the two. So, a steady rise in female passengers has practical ramifications for the aviation industry, industry watchers, gender economists and the public. Fly safe Women passenger safety has been at the core of any argument favouring segregating passengers based on gender in India. Even as such segregation hasn't been considered, airlines have taken several measures to woo women passengers.
India will become the most exciting market for global aviation: IATA DG Willie Walsh
India is expected to be the most exciting global aviation market due to investments made by the Indian government on airport infrastructure. IATA, which counts over 300 airlines, predicts that revenues for airlines will grow in 2024 due to continued growth in post-pandemic travel. The airline sector returned to profitability in 2023, with net profit expected at $23.3 billion on a 2.6% margin.
Airlines to retain USD 5.45 on average for every passenger carried, says IATA chief
Willie Walsh, the Director General of IATA, said that considering the major losses of recent years, the USD 25.7 billion net profit expected in 2024 is a tribute to aviation's resilience and that the speed of the recovery has been extraordinary, but it also appears that the pandemic has cost aviation about four years of growth.
Analytic tools, more rest time proposal present tailwinds to tackle pilot fatigue
According to two senior commercial pilots, implementation of the proposed DGCA norms will help in addressing fatigue issues and provide a big relief for the pilots.
Air India, SpiceJet among six airlines to complete IATA’s risk-based audit
Six airlines, including SpiceJet and Air India from India, have successfully completed the risk-based approach audit by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the world's largest trade group of global airlines. The other airlines that completed this audit are American Airlines, British Airways, LATAM, Luxair, and Qatar Airways.
IATA allots three-letter code 'DXN' to Noida International Airport
The upcoming Jewar airport in Noida has been assigned the three-letter code 'DXN' by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The code represents the airport's proximity to Noida, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh. The CEO of the airport, Christoph Schnellmann, stated that receiving the code is a significant milestone towards the airport's operationalization.
Go First and Jet Airways lose airline codes for being non-operational
The two-letter designator codes G8 and 9W, assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global trade association of the world’s airlines, stand withdrawn for both airlines. The withdrawal of the airline code would lead to disruptions in ticketing, reservations, and baggage handling operations for these airlines. Besides logos and taglines, these codes also become an identity for airlines. Losing them up means losing their uniqueness.
Air India flyers can now enjoy simplified European travel experience with intermodal ticket partnership
Air India has announced a groundbreaking intermodal interline agreement with AccesRail, allowing passengers to access over 100 European cities via train and bus under a single ticket. The partnership aims to benefit passengers, particularly those traveling to smaller European cities without airport facilities. Key European gateways include Amsterdam, Birmingham, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Milan, and Vienna. The collaboration with AccesRail aligns with Air India's commitment to expanding its global network and promoting environmental sustainability.
Air India and AccessRail sign agreement; airline to provide access to bus & train connections in European cities
Air India has announced plans to sign an intermodal interline agreement with distribution company AccesRail. The agreement will allow Air India customers to travel on a single ticket and have access to bus and train connections in European cities without airports. The airline hopes to extend this facility to its own sales channels in the future.
AAI signs deal with SITA, 43 airports to adopt cloud-based technologies for passenger, bag processing
Forty-three airports across the country are set to adopt cloud-based technologies for passenger and baggage processing with global airlines IT services solution major SITA signing a deal with the Airport Authority of India (AAI). Initially deployed across 43 airports, the technologies are scalable to an additional 40 airports over the next seven years. Over 500 million passengers are expected to be processed during this period.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel production set to grow, says IATA
According to IATA, SAF will comprise a portion of this growing output, which is being achieved through new renewable fuel refineries and the expansion of existing facilities. Importantly, the expected production has a wide geographic footprint covering North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, it said in a release. In 2022, SAF production tripled to some 300 million litres (2,40,000 tonnes).
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