2024-04-27T12:00:00+05:30
"The development (IndiGo's A350 aircraft order) augurs well for the industry as these (international long haul) routes are comparatively more profitable and open up avenues for innovative combinations as Indian carriers have good domestic connectivity as well," Jagannarayan Padmanabhan, Senior Director & Global Head, Transport, Mobility and Logistics - Consulting at CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics, said on Friday.
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2024-04-27T10:30:00+05:30
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju also restrained the resolution professional (RP) appointed under the insolvency law to manage the airline, and its directors from moving or taking away the planes or spare parts, documents, records and any other material. "DGCA shall forthwith and not later than five working days process the deregistration applications filed by the 54 aircrafts," the court said.
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2024-04-27T09:50:57+05:30
The small airport near a wildlife sanctuary on the southern coast opened in 2013 but was immediately plagued by problems, and has been a running sore on state coffers since. Government spokesman Bandula Gunawardana told reporters that cabinet had awarded a 30-year lease to a joint venture between India's Shaurya Aeronautics and Russia's Airports of Regions Management Company.
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2024-04-26T13:32:53+05:30
Airlines cut more than half of their normal flight schedules at Paris's two main airports Orly and Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle, with many flights in the southern city of Marseille also grounded. Short and medium-haul flights were the worst affected, while long-haul services faced the least disruption.
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2024-04-26T13:28:50+05:30
European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28 percent increase in first-quarter profit Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after arch-rival Boeing reported a loss. Airbus' rising profit contrasts with its American rival Boeing, which Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of USD 343 million, reflecting recent safety troubles that have slowed production and deliveries.
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2024-04-26T13:20:36+05:30
Capital A, which is led by mogul Tony Fernandes and includes a logistics business and digital payment Bigpay, said in January it would sell its budget airline AirAsia to its medium-haul affiliate AirAsia X. The deal announced on Friday will include another affiliate, AirAsia Aviation Group, in that sale.
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2024-04-26T01:07:38+05:30
The Travel Companion introduces a host of personalised features tailored to individual preferences, delivering search results from verified sources and employing image-based responses for enhanced user experience. This comprehensive platform serves as a unified hub, enabling users to seamlessly book concierge services such as accommodations, transportation, dining options, activities, and attractions without the hassle of switching between multiple applications.
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2024-04-25T18:16:46+05:30
In Paris around 75 percent of flights at Orly and 55 percent at Charles de Gaulle airport will be dropped Thursday, the DGAC civil aviation authority told airlines in a notification seen by AFP on Wednesday. Around 65 per cent of services at Marseille airport and 45 per cent elsewhere in France will also be cancelled, it added. The impact is expected to be similar to the cancellations expected when the strike was still going ahead.
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2024-04-25T17:55:15+05:30
A total of 18.5 million passengers travelled through one of the world's busiest hubs in the first three months of the year, Heathrow said in a statement. "Reflecting the strong performance, our 2024 passenger outlook has been bumped up to 82.4 million," it added. Heathrow last year hosted 79.2 million passengers.
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2024-04-25T17:45:30+05:30
IndiGo's current fleet boasts over 350 aircraft, and in June 2023, the airline placed a record-breaking order for 500 aircraft with Airbus, comprising A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR models. With nearly 1,000 A320 Family aircraft yet to be delivered, this new order cements IndiGo's strategic partnership with Airbus and marks the beginning of a promising collaboration with Rolls Royce.
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2024-04-25T17:29:25+05:30
Boeing said it tempered production in the 737 program following a January near-catastrophic incident on an Alaska Airlines jet that has sparked heavy scrutiny from Washington and among Boeing's airline customers. "Our first quarter results reflect the immediate actions we've taken to slow down 737 production to drive improvements in quality," said Chief Executive Dave Calhoun, who will step down at the end of 2024.
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2024-04-24T18:17:00+05:30
In Morocco, efforts to grow the country's USD 2 billion-a-year aerospace industry are part of a years-long push to transform the largely agrarian economy through subsidising manufacturers of planes, trains and automobiles. Officials hope it dovetails with efforts to grow Moroccan airlines, including the state-owned Royal Air Maroc. From eastern Europe to southeast Asia, new levels of demand have forced manufacturers to seek out new locations to build and repair parts.
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2024-04-24T15:50:50+05:30
Ola launched cab operations at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, with a dedicated pickup zone and round-the-clock assistance for travelers. Bhavish Aggarwal aims to unlock growth opportunities and increase revenue. Ola's mobility business in India has reported a profit of INR 250 crore in financial year 2023, as compared to a loss of Rs 66 crore in financial year 2022.
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2024-04-24T14:48:37+05:30
"If we have doubts about a piece of luggage, the luggage won't leave," said Edward Arkwright, CEO of Aeroports de Paris Group, the body that runs Paris' airports. "We prefer an athlete to leave without their luggage rather than leaving (with something) questionable."
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2024-04-23T15:14:29+05:30
The circular by DGCA now mandates airlines to allocate seats for children up to the age of 12 years with at least one of their parents/guardians, who are traveling on the same Passenger Name Record (PNR). Furthermore, airlines are required to maintain a record of these seating arrangements.
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2024-04-23T14:32:17+05:30
Airbus said C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas effective June 3. Hayes will take over after he stepped down in February after nine years as CEO of JetBlue. Hayes will lead Airbus' commercial aircraft business in North America, which is based in Herndon, Virginia, and will have responsibility for coordination among the company's helicopters, space and defense businesses in the Americas, Airbus said.
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2024-04-23T12:43:44+05:30
Commencing sales from April 23, 2024, Air India will apply its 'AI' designator code on ANA flights linking Tokyo Haneda and Delhi, as well as Tokyo Narita and Mumbai. Conversely, All Nippon Airways will utilise its 'NH' designator code on Air India's flights between Tokyo Narita and Delhi. Both airlines are contemplating extending this codeshare cooperation to additional routes in the future.
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2024-04-23T12:34:58+05:30
Sharing a video clip of the Boeing 747 taking off from the Mumbai airport and doing a 'wing wave', Air India said it will miss the aircraft's iconic presence. "Today, we wave goodbye to the first of our last 'Queen of the Skies', the B747, departing Mumbai. Thank you for an era of majestic flights. We'll miss your iconic presence," the airline said in a post on X.
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2024-04-22T16:46:33+05:30
On April 21, the total number of domestic air passengers stood at 4,71,751 and the number of flights was 6,128, as per the data from the civil aviation ministry. This is higher than the domestic air traffic of 4,28,389 passengers and 5,899 flights recorded on April 21, 2023. In a post on X, the ministry said India's domestic aviation is "everyday at a new high".
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2024-04-22T13:36:00+05:30
These innovative green walls span approximately 1,000 square meters across Terminal 1, Terminal 2, General Aviation Terminal, and the ceremonial lounge, embodying CSMIA's commitment to reducing carbon footprint while enhancing passenger experiences. The Mumbai airport has also achieved significant milestones in sustainability, transitioning to 100 per cent green energy sources and attaining the highest-level 4+ "Transition" accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.
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2024-04-22T13:18:22+05:30
As flights resume, transit passengers are cleared first in Chennai and in Dubai. However, the flights from Dubai to other destinations are still delayed or disrupted. Airlines have stopped booking new tickets for travel beyond Dubai from Chennai. After heavy rain affected Dubai airport on April 16, Chennai-Dubai flights were cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday.
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2024-04-22T12:18:53+05:30
While post covid domestic travel has staged new highs, international inbound is yet to recover fully. Foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) in 2019 were about 1.1 crore. In 2022 that figure was 62 lakh and last year it rose to 92.4 lakh. The industry is deliberating how to get FTAs not just back to 2019 levels but exceed the same. Increased direct international connectivity; more new tourism circuits and ease of visas have been the steps suggested by the industry to improve India’s FTAs.
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2024-04-20T13:12:31+05:30
EVTOLs, or air taxis, take off and land vertically, just like a conventional helicopter. But since they’re electric, they produce fewer emissions and they’re potentially much quieter. The electric power train enables the propulsion to be distributed across multiple small rotors, which rotate more slowly, rather than relying on a single fast rotor.
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2024-04-20T12:17:43+05:30
Unprecedented torrential rain and thunderstorms battered Dubai earlier this week disrupting its bustling airport operations, and triggering a domino effect globally, including for travellers from Ahmedabad. Many from the city travel to Dubai for business. As many such travellers were compelled to reschedule their travel, booking tickets afresh is turning into an expensive affair, said Shah.
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2024-04-19T20:02:21+05:30
The suspension showed the airline and its hub, Dubai International Airport, were still struggling to clear a backlog of flights after the UAE saw its heaviest rains in the 75 years records have been kept, bringing much of the country to a standstill for two days and causing significant damage.
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2024-04-19T18:46:26+05:30
At present, Indigo Airlines, Air India, Vistara, Air India Express, Air Asia India, Fly Big and Star Air operate their domestic flights from Terminal 2 but from Sunday, April 21, they will shift their entire domestic operations to Terminal 3. The airport will be deploying Customer Service Associates and signages at strategic decision-making points near airport to guide domestic passengers towards T3, including at the Airport Metro station.
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2024-04-19T13:33:51+05:30
Taiwan's government expressed anger in January after China "unilaterally" changed a flight path called M503 close to the sensitive median line in the Taiwan Strait. The new routes to Xiamen and Fuzhou connect to the M503 flight route. The median line had for years served as an unofficial demarcation between Chinese-claimed Taiwan and China and was not crossed by combat aircraft from either side.
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2024-04-19T13:01:12+05:30
As heavy rain lashes the Gulf nation, the Indian Embassy in Dubai emphasised on Thursday that they are in constant touch with UAE authorities and airlines, facilitating connections between stranded Indian passengers and their families. They further stated that relief measures have been extended in association with Indian community organizations.
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2024-04-18T20:45:00+05:30
The airline, the operator of the Boeing plane that suffered a mid-air cabin blowout in January, also reported a smaller loss in the first quarter, despite a USD 162 million impact from the more-than-two-week grounding of its 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Alaska's shares were up about 5 per cent at USD 44.95 in morning trade.
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2024-04-18T19:29:00+05:30
The first phase of development of the upcoming international airport in Noida will cost INR 10,056 crore and so far, around INR 7,100 crore has already been spent on it, PTI has reported. The first phase of the airport, being developed in 1,300 hectares, is scheduled to open for flight operations by September.
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2024-04-18T18:49:00+05:30
Passengers traveling between Delhi and Dubai with Air India starting May 1, 2024, will have the opportunity to experience the luxurious A350 in its striking new livery. Operating as flight AI995/996, the aircraft will depart from Delhi daily at 20:45hrs, landing in Dubai at 22:45hrs. The return journey from Dubai will take off at 00:15hrs and reach Delhi at 04:55hrs the next day, all timings local.
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2024-04-18T15:21:00+05:30
Some 1,244 flights were cancelled and 41 diverted on Tuesday and Wednesday, after torrential rains flooded the Middle East financial centre including its runways and highways. Traffic congestion remained severe on Thursday, two days after the storms, with at least one major highway completely blocked by water and multiple other junctions and routes also cut off by flooding.
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2024-04-17T17:55:48+05:30
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) had advised Standard Chartered on the financing of two A320neos, "utilising a unique structuring through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) using an entity which is not a wholly owned subsidiary of the airline. This landmark transaction is one of the first commercial aircraft finance transactions to be structured through GIFT," an official said.
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2024-04-17T14:13:40+05:30
The Bengaluru airport registered 15 per cent passenger traffic growth in 2023-24 on a yearly basis. In a statement released by the Bengaluru airport, it was revealed that during 2023-24, the airport played host to 32.86 million domestic passengers and 4.67 million international passengers, highlighting its significance as a crucial gateway for both domestic and international travel.
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2024-04-16T18:22:18+05:30
The Mumbai International airport said it has collaborated closely with airlines, aviation authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure minimal inconvenience to passengers. By leveraging technology and adhering to a strict schedule, the airport aims to complete the maintenance activity within 6 hours on May 9, 2024, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
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2024-04-16T16:56:16+05:30
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, airlines including Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo have altered flight paths to avoid Iranian airspace. The Civil Aviation Ministry has advised carriers to conduct their own risk assessments. The geopolitical situation may lead to longer routes, increased fuel costs, and potential airfare hikes for international flights.
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2024-04-16T15:34:50+05:30
This is also one of the highest ever pax numbers in the history of Thiruvananthapuram Airport, it said. Out of 4.4 million passengers, 2.42 million were domestic and 1.98 million were international. Sharjah tops the list of international destinations and Bengaluru in domestic, it said. The ATMs during FY 2023-24 at 29,778 were 23 per cent higher than the 24,213 ATMs handled during the previous fiscal.
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2024-04-15T19:33:23+05:30
Commencing operations from April 18, 2024, FLY91 will operate four weekly flights from Goa to Agatti Island Airport and thrice-weekly flights between Goa, Jalgaon, and Hyderabad. The launch of these routes by FLY91 coincides with the domestic summer holiday season, offering travellers more options to explore diverse destinations within India.
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2024-04-15T19:15:32+05:30
Releasing the list on Monday, the ACI also said the global total passenger forecast for 2023 stands close to 8.5 billion (850 crore), reflecting a remarkable recovery of 93.8 per cent from pre-pandemic levels and 27.2 per cent higher than 2022. "Notably, international traffic recovery drew nearer to that of domestic traffic, emphasising its essential role in propelling the industry's resurgence and expansion," it said.
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2024-04-15T14:07:00+05:30
While the demand has surged compared to the normal times and previous election years, there is lesser number of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters available. Some of the operators are looking to take planes and helicopters on wet lease. Gelli said the use of helicopters is being seen more in bigger states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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