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SriLankan Air upbeat on India, will soon launch more flights
SriLankan Airlines aims to increase its revenue from the Indian market to 25% by the end of the next financial year, up from the current 20%. The airline, which is in the process of privatization, plans to enhance its presence in India by increasing weekly flights and adding new destinations, with Ahmedabad planned for the next year. The airline has also rolled out a new distribution portal in India and expects the Sri Lankan government's announcement of visa-free travel for Indians to boost traffic. The carrier is in the process of privatization, with 16 entities reportedly showing interest.
Indian aviation market has huge potential waiting to be tapped: Top industry experts
The aviation industry is optimistic about India's potential for growth due to a growing middle class and young population with a greater propensity to travel. The privatisation of airports has also provided a significant boost, with huge investments being made. The industry experts predict that the growth in the aviation sector will fuel tourism, both of which have shown resilience and are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. India's aviation market is currently the third-largest and fastest-growing in the world, with enormous potential for further growth.
India gets more space as Sri Lanka amends aviation law
Sri Lanka may allow the participation of private companies in ground handling at the airports at the initial stage, said people familiar with the matter.
Sri Lanka to privatise national carrier as it runs out of money
The minister said the revenue from the sale of the catering operation can be used to pay off debt amounting to USD 80 million that was obtained by mortgaging its shares, as well as some other loans. The airline's debt currently amounts to USD 1.226 billion (LKR 401 billion), he said. The airline, formed in 1979 as Air Lanka, was rebranded Srilankan Airlines under the management control of Emirates in 1998. In 2007, the government took back control of it from the Emirates.
Three emergency landings of international airlines in India in last 48 hours
The Air Arabia aircraft while operating flight G9-426 from Sharjah to Cochin was involved in a Hydraulic failure. The aircraft landed safely on the runway. The aircraft has been towed to the bay. In another incident, on July 16, an aircraft of Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa to Bangkok made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport due to a pressurisation issue.
Flag carriers of India’s neighbours are dangerously close to crisis — can they be rescued?
Delays in plane and engine deliveries are giving airline CEOs across the world sleepless nights, as they try to cope with a rapid bounceback in air travel demand after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka denies stopping issuance of visas
Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday categorically denied that it has stopped issuing visas in the country, saying the disruption was caused by operational difficulties due to the inability of Visa Wing staff, most of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, to attend office. The High Commission said it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon.
After two years, regular international flights to resume from today
In a statement on Saturday, IndiGo Chief Commercial Officer Willy Boulter said the airline is keen on resuming international operations back to pre-COVID levels but that will also depend on factors like arrival guidelines of various countries. Scheduled international passenger flights have remained suspended since March 23, 2020 in the wake of the pandemic and they will now restart from Sunday.
Airbus probe in India digs deeper into $2.2 billion jet sale
The ED has stepped up its probe into whether a $2.2-bn Airbus SE jetliner sale to Indian Airlines involved bribes.
Precautionary measures: Aerial fight over Jammu and Kashmir hits flights
About 150 flights of Indian carriers were impacted by the airport closures, inconveniencing passengers.
Ranil Wickremesinghe refuses to step down as Sri Lankan PM
Rajapakse loyalists stormed two state-owned television networks -- which they regard as loyal to the outgoing government -- and forced them off the air.
Kochi international airport to remain shut till Aug 26 morning
It said airlines who were found to have spiked airfares operating to an out of Trivendrum and Calicut, have been "advised" to "cap" the ticket rates.
Airlines struggle with global pilot shortage
Carriers such as Emirates and Australia's Qantas Airways have poured resources into hiring, but struggled in recent months to use their jets as often as their business plans dictate because of training bottlenecks.
Air India disinvestment: How to make Maharaja rule the skies again
Though Air India has lost its sheen, it is still a much-loved brand and has huge potential value, which can be unlocked by the right investor.
Kamal Hingorani given charge of corporate communication of SpiceJet
The additional charge has been entrusted to Hingorani after the exit of its head of Corporate Communication Ajay Jasra, who has joined rival airline IndiGo in the same capacity.
Delhi, Chennai & Mumbai airspace see 26 collision misses in 1 year
Incidents are considered near miss when two aircraft have such proximity that could lead to compromise in their safety on air.
With 21 lakh flyers, Mumbai-Dubai India's busiest international route in 2015
The Mumbai-Dubai route was India's busiest international city pair in 2015, with 21.5 lakh people flying between the two business centres.
Oneworld open to partner low-cost Indian airline
Oneworld, the world's third-largest airline alliance after Star Alliance and SkyTeam, is not disinclined to inducting a low-cost carrier into its alliance from India
Oneworld not averse in inducting a low-cost carrier into its alliance from India
CEO Bruce Ashby said that the alliance is not talking to anyone in the country, but didn’t rule out such a possibility in the future.
Seychelles witnesses 120% surge in Indian arrivals
Seychelles islands witnessed a surge of 120% in arrivals of Indian tourists during the first quarter of 2015 against the corresponding period last year.
West Bengal dons a new look in sync with global marques
Bengal as a whole quietly dons a new look in sync with global marques dashing for a slice of land and airlines flocking to make the best use of everything.
Make in India: Aviation sector pitches to exploit the potential of aircraft MRO business
Industry executives say that high taxes and royalty charged by airports make the levies in India up to 50% higher than the global average.
'Oneworld' alliance eyeing Indian airline partner
Air India is in a very advanced stage of formally joining Star Alliance and an announcement is likely to be made by July.
Oneworld open to taking Indian carrier onboard
Oneworld has said it is open to taking on board an Indian carrier provided it complements other members and has high service standards like Kingfisher Airlines.
IndiGo's A-320 fleet to undergo major maintenance in Sri Lanka
An agreement was signed between SriLankan Airlines and InterGlobe Aviation Limited, to enable the Indian carrier's fleet of 78 A-320s undergo 'C' checks.
Emirates flew more persons in and out of India than Air India
Dubai-based Emirates flew more international travellers in and out of India than Air India in 2011-12, according to official data.
Global low-cost airlines struggle in India
International low-cost carriers flying into India have hit serious air pockets. NOK Air, Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia have already faded from people’s memory.
SriLankan Airlines to acquire seven new aircraft by 2011-end
National carrier SriLankan Airlines today said it will soon acquire its first brand of new aircraft in more than a decade among the seven aircraft it plans to take delivery of by 2011-end.
Foreign carriers to cut flights
A fall in passenger traffic has forced Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Dragonair to reduce the number of flights out of India.
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