Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0530
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the upgraded project at LGBI Airport to enhance passenger convenience ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 event. Upgrades include more entry and departure lanes, additional DigiYatra Gates, expanded security check-in areas, and enhanced retail and recreational facilities. The new terminal is expected to be completed later this year.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:40:00 +0530
Indian and South Asian airlines are set to add 2,835 new aircraft over the next 20 years to meet rising demand for air travel. Boeing's forecast indicates annual traffic growth of over 7 per cent, driven by economic growth and improved connectivity. The region's commercial fleet is expected to nearly quadruple by 2043.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:07:00 +0530
The Karnataka government is considering building a second airport for Bengaluru but has not finalized a location yet. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu is advocating for Hosur city, 40 km from Bengaluru. The Karnataka government has suggested Tumakuru and other sites, with civil aviation authorities to decide on the feasibility.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:35:00 +0530
South Korean authorities said Thursday all airports across the country will be ordered to install bird detection cameras and radars after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead. "Bird detection radars will be installed at all airports to enhance early detection of distant birds and improve response capabilities for aircraft," the ministry added.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:03:21 +0530
Vietjet recorded impressive business growth in 2024, achieving record revenue and profit while expanding its international flight network and modern fleet. The airline saw significant progress in its recovery post-Covid-19, with a strong focus on Indian destinations. Vietjet's successful performance reflects its strategic expansion and operational excellence, including the launch of new routes and the airline's first-ever US flight.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:30:11 +0530
Kiwi, a credit-on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) fintech platform, has partnered with Collinson International to provide complimentary airport lounge access at over 45 lounges across 22 airports in India. Kiwi users can earn one lounge visit for every INR 50,000 spent via UPI. This collaboration marks the first UPI app in India to offer such a service, enhancing the travel experience with seamless, digital lounge bookings.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0530
South Korea is overhauling its aviation safety system after recent incidents. A Jeju Air crash at Muan airport resulted in fatalities, and an Air Busan plane caught fire at Busan airport. A committee including private sector experts will investigate and address these incidents to improve aviation safety. The government aims to build trust in its aviation safety.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:48:01 +0530
In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the regulatory framework would be developed by DGCA, which will involve creating new rules and standards related to AAM for its operations, including airworthiness/type certification, training and pilot certification, and other operational procedures.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:01:00 +0530
Jewar international airport is set to become Asia's largest airport, with regular operations beginning in April, says Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. Airlines such as Air India and Indigo are eager to enhance connectivity from this location. Additionally, the UDAN scheme, which has revolutionized regional connectivity, will be extended for ten more years.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:26:09 +0530
The government’s flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme, UDAN, which has played a pivotal role in making air travel accessible to the middle class, is set for a major expansion. Since its launch, UDAN has connected 88 airports and operationalized 619 routes, benefiting 1.5 crore passengers. Additionally, she also announced a revision in the threshold for tax collected at source (TCS) on foreign remittances.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:02:51 +0530
Initially, IndiGo had already planned a significant capacity increase, however given the unprecedented demand for air travel on Prayagraj route, more flights have been added recently. For this special period, the airline will now operate more than 165,000 seats to/from Prayagraj, that is more than double its normal capacity to the airport.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:50:21 +0530
As part of the codeshare agreement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Kenya Airways’ twice-daily flights between Nairobi and Mumbai, offering passengers onward connectivity to destinations including Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Malé, Melbourne, and Singapore via Mumbai. Conversely, Kenya Airways will place its ‘KQ’ designator code on Air India’s flights between Delhi and Nairobi, facilitating seamless travel for African passengers to the Indian capital and beyond.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:56:00 +0530
It would be a rare expansion in Europe, where countries are torn between efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the needs of a strategic sector that has seen demand grow. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the airline industry group, and aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus expect the number of air travellers to double to 10 billion per year worldwide in the next 25 years.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:59:00 +0530
In the wake of the Kumbh Mela and resultant travel demand, airfares have surged for flights to Prayagraj and the civil aviation ministry had asked airlines to rationalise the ticket prices. On Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Secretary V Vualnam, DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, and senior officials met airline representatives regarding Prayagraj flights.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:15:00 +0530
The stake will be issued in the form of convertible shares currently at a subscription price of 14 million euros (USD 14.56 million), but the stake size may be subject to change depending on the pricing of airBaltic's IPO, Lufthansa said. Lufthansa will also receive a seat in airBaltic's supervisory board, the German firm said.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:34:00 +0530
Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is on Wednesday expected to announce controversial plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport as the Labour government seeks to kickstart economic growth. Reeves was expected to deliver news of the government's Heathrow project alongside expansion plans for two other airports serving the capital -- Gatwick and Luton -- in a Wednesday speech focused on delivering growth thanks also to eased planning regulations.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:50:56 +0530
The numbers Boeing released are in line with what the company pre-reported last week, including nearly USD 3 billion worth of charges in the period due to the labor stoppage, job cuts and problems with a number of government programs. Boeing's loss per share was USD 5.46 per share, well above the USD 3.08 loss that Wall Street analysts expected, according to the data firm FactSet.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:02:02 +0530
The project will be executed in phases, starting with the demolition of the existing structure in November 2025. To ensure uninterrupted operations during the redevelopment, the capacity gap will be managed by CSMIA's Terminal 2 (T2) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which is set to commence operations in 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:14:24 +0530
To expedite the restoration of its MAX fleet, SpiceJet has partnered with StandardAero Inc, a leading US-based engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, as well as CFM International, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for LEAP-1B engines. As part of its comprehensive fleet restoration plan, SpiceJet aims to reintegrate ten aircraft, including four Boeing 737 MAX planes, by mid-April 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:51:00 +0530
On Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing that the two countries should work in the same direction, explore more substantive measures and commit to mutual understanding. Relations have improved over the past four months with several high-level meetings, including talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia in October.