INTERNATIONAL AIR
What 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.
Boeing 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.
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.
US 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 connection times, emphasizing proactive risk mitigation and continuous safety improvements.
Going 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 six to nine months. He also says that in one, one-and-a-half years, multiple contracts are expected from European and North American markets
Hoax 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 bomb detection squad conducted a thorough inspection. The flight was rescheduled for 5 pm, and passengers have been provided with food and water.
CISF foils attempt of 24-year-old posing as 67-year-old to board flight to Canada at Delhi Airport
CISF arrests man at Delhi airport for impersonating elderly person to travel to Canada. Guru Sewak Singh, 24, disguised with dyed hair and beard, attempted to board an Air Canada flight using a passport claiming he was 67. His youthful appearance raised suspicion, leading to his detention. Singh admitted to his real identity when questioned, showing his authentic passport on his phone. The CISF handed him to Delhi Police for legal action, emphasizing the importance of document verification by security.
Air 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.
Delhi 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 biometric checks, streamlining passenger experience.
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.
Air 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 Lakshmikantha Reddy announced the daily flight service A-320 connecting Western India. The flight also provides connections to international destinations like Middle East, Europe, US. The flight schedule includes departures at 3.
Flight 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 and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
Poor 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 business class seat with reclining facility.
DGCA 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 flights involved Airbus A320neo aircraft. The close timing of the landing and takeoff created a hazardous situation that could have resulted in a significant accident.
Akasa 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-focused, consistent approach to operations and plans further international and domestic expansions.
Air 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 August 18 this year.
AI-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.
Germany 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 replace aging Tornado aircraft. Scholz emphasized Germany's commitment to Eurofighter exports and maintaining production at Airbus's Manching factory. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Germany has significantly increased its defense budget, aiming to meet NATO's two percent GDP target by 2024.
Air 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 conducted.
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