INTERNATIONAL AIR
Heavy rains throw Mumbai air traffic out of gear Heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai caused significant disruption to transportation, affecting roads, railways, and air travel. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) experienced major disruptions, with 27 flights diverted and over 50 f...
08 Jul, 2024, 02.37 PM ISTWhat is the A-321 XLR aircraft? Why is there an increasing demand for this Airbus product? The A-321 XLR aircraft has the capacity to travel long distance non-stop. Many airlines around the world are placing orders with Airbus.
03 Jul, 2024, 02.04 AM ISTBoeing flight hits turbulence flying over the Atlantic Ocean; over 30 injured A Boeing flight which was being operated by Air Europa ran into air turbulence due to which more than 30 people have been injured. This is yet another incident in this year due to which air passengers are being impacted due to turbulence.
02 Jul, 2024, 02.18 AM IST
Akasa Air to start flying to Abu Dhabi from Jul 11 Akasa Air started international services with flights to Doha in March. It has also announced flights to Jeddah and Riyadh. It also has traffic rights for Kuwait, and Medina.
27 Jun, 2024, 10.11 PM ISTUS proposes plan to scrap additional security checks for Indians at transit points US and India collaborate to enhance aviation safety through streamlined security processes, improved passenger flow, and ongoing information exchange. The one-stop security concept offers benefits like enhanced safety, reduced costs, and shorter con...
26 Jun, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTGoing forward, expect good growth from Aadifidelis Solutions: Shikhar Aggarwal, BLS International Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, BLS International Services talks about inclusion in Nifty tourism index, synergies from buying stake in Aadifidelis Solutions and more. Aggarwal also discusses the major contract renewals which are expected in the next si...
24 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM ISTHoax bomb threat to Air Arabia flight in Kerala's Calicut airport A hoax bomb threat was made to an Air Arabia flight from Calicut International airport, causing the aircraft to be grounded. A passenger left a note stating 'bomb' on one of the seats, which was found by ground staff. The flight was grounded and the...
22 Jun, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTAir India to offer premium economy cabins on domestic, short-haul international routes Air India has announced the introduction of a premium economy cabin experience on both domestic and short-haul international routes. This will be in addition to the existing economy and business class options.
19 Jun, 2024, 01.04 PM ISTDelhi airport launches automatic self-drop baggage machines for quick check-in within 30 seconds. Here's how it works Delhi Airport launches self-service bag drop, enhancing efficiency with 50 units across Terminals 1 and 3. This new system reduces check-in time to 30 seconds, available with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo. It eliminates boarding pass or b...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.18 PM ISTAir 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...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.56 PM ISTAir India's direct flight service between Vijayawada and Mumbai launched Air India launched direct flight service between Vijayawada and Mumbai at Vijayawada International Airport in Gannavaram. Inaugurated by MPs Vallabhaneni Balashowry and Kesineni Sivanadh (Chinni). Vijayawada International Airport Director Lakshmikan...
16 Jun, 2024, 03.09 PM ISTFlight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger an...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.14 PM ISTPoor service on premium air ticket: Air India asked to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation for defective seats in Delhi Toronto return flights Air India: A international AI flight from Delhi to Toronto return was booked by a retired Admiral. However for the entire journey of more than 14 hours the airline could not offer a working seat. This is despite the Admiral paying a premium for busi...
12 Jun, 2024, 01.16 PM ISTDGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident In the early hours of Saturday, IndiGo flight 5053, arriving from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), landed on runway 27 while Air India flight 657 was still in the process of taking off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Both fli...
09 Jun, 2024, 12.56 PM ISTAkasa Air well on path to profitability; will launch more intl flights: Co-Founder Aditya Ghosh Akasa Air, co-founded by Aditya Ghosh, is progressing towards profitability and expanding its reach to South and Southeast Asia. In under two years, the airline has grown to a fleet of 24 planes with over 4,000 employees. Ghosh emphasizes a customer...
09 Jun, 2024, 11.58 AM ISTAir India announces launch of non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick from August With Bengaluru becoming the fifth Indian city to be connected to the UK's second-largest airport, Air India has announced that it will start non-stop services between Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and London Gatwick (LGW), starting Au...
07 Jun, 2024, 11.22 AM ISTAI-Vistara merger gets NCLT nod NCLT approves Air India and Vistara merger, creating India's largest international carrier by year-end. Merger to connect five continents, streamline operations, and integrate workforce and fleet deployments.
07 Jun, 2024, 07.48 AM ISTGermany to buy 20 more Eurofighter jets to boost defence Germany will purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced at the International Air Show in Berlin. This order, to be placed before the 2025 general elections, supplements the 38 jets ordered in 2020 to replac...
05 Jun, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTAir Canada Delhi-Toronto flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found An Air Canada Toronto-bound flight experienced panic after receiving an email claiming a bomb had been planted. The Delhi International Airport Limited confirmed the threat was a hoax and legal action is being taken. A thorough inspection was conduc...
05 Jun, 2024, 09.59 AM ISTAir India ties up with Delhi Metro, DIAL to facilitate check-in for international passengers Air India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Delhi Metro and Delhi airport to facilitate check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations in Delhi. The check-in and baggage drop facility at the Delhi airport allows passengers to ch...
04 Jun, 2024, 02.05 PM IST