Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:45:13 +0530
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate a new airport in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, on October 21. State Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla announced this event alongside other planned airport inaugurations. This new Rewa airport aims to boost regional tourism and industries, providing both passenger and cargo flight services. Key officials will attend the inauguration.
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Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:15:00 +0530
Boeing plans to cut 17,000 jobs worldwide, including executives, due to projected losses and a machinist strike. The strike, which began on September 13, is costing Boeing USD 1 billion per month. Boeing has also announced delays in the delivery of the 777X jet and end of 767 Freighter production by 2027.
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Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:45:00 +0530
The Kerala government is pressing the Centre to grant 'point of call' status to Kannur airport so foreign airlines can operate from there. Despite multiple representations and a recommendation, the status has not been granted. The state urges more flight services and inclusion in the UDAN scheme to benefit northern Kerala.
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Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:20:51 +0530
DGCA will investigate the cause of the hydraulic failure in an Air India Express aircraft flying from Trichy to Sharjah that landed safely after circling for two-and-a-half hours. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu confirmed all safety protocols were followed. Air India Express will assist passengers with their onward travel.
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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:55:00 +0530
The Airports Authority of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU for developing Shivpuri Airport under the RCS. The airport will initially accommodate 19-seater aircraft, with plans to upgrade for ATR-72 type aircraft soon. The state will provide 292 acres of land, and INR 45 crore has been allocated for the development.
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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:40:00 +0530
In a significant achievement, an Indian Air Force aircraft made a successful landing on the south runway of Navi Mumbai International Airport, a project developed by Adani Group. The test landing marks major progress, with the airport slated to be operational by early 2025, capable of handling 90 million passengers annually.
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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:50:00 +0530
Air India has placed an order for 85 aircraft with Airbus, comprising 75 narrow-body A320 family planes and 10 wide-body A350s, to expand its operations. This order includes 20 A320 neos, 55 A321 neos, and 10 A350s, adding to their February 2023 purchase of 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing.
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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:20:00 +0530
Delta Air Lines reported a 26 per cent decline in third-quarter earnings due to a global technology outage causing thousands of flight cancellations and rising operational costs. Despite slight revenue growth, increased spending on labor and airport fees outpaced it. The airline forecasts a return to earnings growth in the fourth quarter.
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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:35:36 +0530
Set up by JRD Tata in 1932, Tata Airlines was later nationalised and the name was also changed to Air India. Over the years, Ratan Tata's longing to bring back Air India under the stewardship of Tata Group remained a dream. Back in 1994, Tata Group and Singapore Airlines made efforts to set up a joint venture airline in India. Six years later, they again tried to enter the country's aviation market, this time by teaming up to acquire stakes in Air India.
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Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:38:47 +0530
Foreign airlines in India will not pay GST on services from head offices to branch offices. Academic institutions with research grants are exempt from GST. The rules start from October 10. Penalties and interests waived for taxpayers complying by March 31, 2025. Taxpayers can correct past input tax credit mistakes through a special window.
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Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:40:00 +0530
Airlines have increasingly diverted flights over Afghanistan to avoid Iranian airspace, driven by recent Middle East tensions. The number of Afghan overflights surged from 132 to 222 within a week. FlightRadar24 data reveal that carriers such as British Airways and Singapore Airlines opted for Afghan routes, highlighting the limited route options due to regional instability.
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Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:13:59 +0530
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu expressed condolences for the death of Ratan Tata, praising his transformative impact on India's aviation sector. Tata, who passed away at 86, was instrumental in the Tata Group's takeover of Air India. Naidu's thoughts are with Tata's family and all who were touched by his legacy.
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Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:14:03 +0530
US airlines are canceling and adjusting flights ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, leading to 696 cancellations and over 1,500 more expected. Orlando and Tampa airports are pausing operations. Airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, and Allegiant are heavily impacted, while United Airlines and others are adding extra capacity for evacuations.
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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:41:38 +0530
The airline has already signed agreements for the leased planes, with the induction of all seven expected to be completed by November 15. Two of these leased aircraft have already arrived in India and are scheduled for immediate induction on October 10. Meanwhile, the phased return of the three grounded planes will be completed by the end of November.
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Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:30:46 +0530
India's domestic air passenger traffic is expected to reach 300 million by 2030. Around USD 11 billion is being invested in airport development. India plans to develop around 200 more airports in the next 20-25 years. Currently, there are 157 operational airports. The number is expected to reach 200 by the end of 2025.
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Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:11:59 +0530
The DGCA has issued an advisory to Indian airlines operating Boeing 737 aircraft to address potential risks with the rudder control system following a US NTSB report. Measures include safety risk assessments, discontinuation of certain landing operations, and mandatory training to ensure flight crews are prepared for rudder control issues.
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Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:46:12 +0530
Asiana Airlines will increase its excess baggage fees for international flights from January 2, 2025. The fees will rise significantly, with short-haul route fees going from 60,000 won to 90,000 won and US flight fees jumping from 200,000 won to 240,000 won per piece. Passengers can get a 10 per cent discount by pre-purchasing additional allowance.
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Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0530
Global airlines' group IATA urges safe flight operations and protection of airports amid West Asia tensions. The association stresses that aviation, serving civilians, must remain untargeted in conflicts. Airlines are avoiding Israeli and Iranian airspace due to rising tensions. The EU Aviation Safety Agency also advised against flights in Iranian airspace.
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Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0530
Kenya Airways' CEO, Allan Kilavuka, stated that merging African national airlines could lower intra-African air travel costs. He noted current fragmented markets lead to high ticket prices. Kilavuka suggested creating regional aviation hubs to pool resources and reduce operational costs. He also criticized the slow implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market.
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Sat, 05 Oct 2024 15:48:56 +0530
Rakesh Gangwal, IndiGo's co-founder, bought 3.6 million shares of Southwest Airlines for USD 108 million. He joined Southwest amid calls for changes by Elliott Investment Management. Gangwal recently reduced his IndiGo stake after a fallout with co-founder Rahul Bhatia, decreasing his and Chinkerpoo Family Trust's combined holding to 13.55 per cent.
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