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Passenger discovers ‘cockroach’ in meal on Air India Delhi-New York flight; airline says ‘concerned’, assures actionSubscriber Only

September 29, 2024 00:15 IST

The passenger—Suyesha Savant—took to social media platforms Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), posting videos and pictures of the omelette served to her in breakfast upon departure from Delhi.

Govt to increase airport number to 350 to boost connectivity, tourism: Aviation Minister

September 27, 2024 21:02 IST

In his address at an event held to mark the World Tourism Day at Vigyan Bhawan here, he also said his ministry is working on connecting more hinterlands locations which are close to unexplored sites.

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SAF blending mandates for domestic flights likely only after global mandates take effect in 2027Subscriber Only

September 25, 2024 08:44 IST

The government has been working on a roadmap for introduction of SAF in domestic flights and there were indications earlier that some sort of a blending mandate or recommendation could take effect over the next couple of years.

Air India, Cathay Pacific to suspend flights amid rising tensions in Middle East

September 24, 2024 16:28 IST

Europe's biggest budget airline has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 26, citing "operational restrictions."

The QIP, which closed on September 18, was oversubscribed, which SpiceJet sees as a demonstration of investor confidence in the airline's growth prospects. (File Photo)

With Rs 3,000-crore fund raise, SpiceJet hopes to ‘restore its reputation’Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 08:02 IST

Apart from the Rs 3,000 raised through the QIP route, the airline said that it will receive another Rs 736 crore from its earlier funding round.

After system snag hits its lounge access platform at various airports, DreamFolks says ‘working diligently’ to resolve issueSubscriber Only

September 23, 2024 07:00 IST

The DreamFolks platform is among the top lounge access platforms that has tie-ups with various banks, credit card issuers, card networks, and airport lounge service providers.

Patel, founder of a Chicago-based venture capital firm, later wrote in the video's comments section that Air India reached out to him and refunded the fare. (Express Photo)

Air India refunds fare to Indian-American CEO after his ‘worst first-class cabin’ video of Chicago-Delhi flight went viralSubscriber Only

September 22, 2024 21:43 IST

The video—which showed the cabin in a poor state with damaged interiors, dirty carpets, and broken in-flight entertainment system—clocked over eight million views on Instagram and caused embarrassment to the Tata group carrier

DGCA probes tail strike incident involving IndiGo plane; derosters flight crew

September 17, 2024 21:07 IST

In a statement, IndiGo said its A321 aircraft was grounded in Bangalore due to a tail strike on September 9.

Air India kicks off $400-million refit programme to spruce up 67 legacy aircraft from government ownership daysSubscriber Only

September 17, 2024 14:50 IST

Over the years, Air India had developed a reputation of having run-down aircraft cabins and an ageing fleet as the then government-owned airline was under severe financial stress.

Alexis Vidal: ‘India has immense potential for regional planes, looking at it as our main market’

India has immense potential for regional planes, looking at it as our main market: ATR CCO Alexis VidalSubscriber Only

September 16, 2024 12:09 IST

Growth in India’s broader civil aviation sector is booming, but the regional air connectivity segment remains largely unpenetrated as regional and intercity travel is still dominated by road and railways.

Cash-strapped SpiceJet’s domestic market share nosedives to just 2.3% in AugustSubscriber Only

September 13, 2024 19:30 IST

SpiceJet ferried just over 3 lakh domestic passengers in August, while the overall number of passengers on domestic flights across all airlines was 1.31 crore.

Boeing factory workers hold signs as they wait to vote on their first full contract in 16 years, at an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 union hall, in Renton, Washington, U.S. September 12, 2024. (REUTERS PHOTO)

Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

September 13, 2024 14:03 IST

The strike by 33,000 machinists was set to begin at one minute after midnight Friday morning.

India aims to be a leading aviation hub by decade-end, has become ‘aviation inclusive’ in past 10 years: PM ModiSubscriber Only

September 12, 2024 22:55 IST

Last year, Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air placed large aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, with deliveries likely to run into the middle of the next decade.

Amid spate of trainer aircraft accidents, DGCA orders special safety audit of flying schoolsSubscriber Only

September 13, 2024 07:09 IST

“This audit aims to thoroughly assess the safety standards, operational procedures, and systemic deficiencies within flying training organisations to ensure the highest levels of safety and compliance,” the DGCA said.

Direct passenger flight connectivity between India and China was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Naidu: Discussed early resumption of direct flights with the ChineseSubscriber Only

September 13, 2024 01:21 IST

A query mailed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) spokesperson on why the social media post was deleted did not elicit a response.

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Air India Express launches new flight connecting Thiruvananthapuram with Riyadh

September 10, 2024 11:23 IST

The flight, IX 521, will depart Thiruvananthapuram every Monday at 7.55 PM and will reach the Gulf city at 10.40 PM.

So far, Air India Express has inducted 33 white-tail Boeing 737 MAX planes, which were originally meant for other airlines, mainly Chinese carriers. (File Photo)

Air India Express to phase out business class cabin on its ‘white-tail’ aircraft starting next yearSubscriber Only

September 10, 2024 11:18 IST

Although the airline, like numerous budget carriers globally, has traditionally operated all-economy cabins, it has around 20 aircraft (of total 84) that came with two cabin classes—economy and business.

Upon preliminary investigation, it was found that a few passengers were inadvertently served refreshments that did not meet our quality standards, the airline said.

Akasa Air passenger complains about ‘expired’ food packets; airline says probing matter

September 9, 2024 11:25 IST

In a statement on Sunday, the airline said it is aware of and fully acknowledges the concern raised by a passenger, who was on flight QP 1883 from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru, regarding pre-packaged refreshments served.

Tata Group fully owns three airlines -- Air India, Air India Express, and AIX -- while Vistara is a 51:49 joint venture between the group and Singapore Airlines.

Air India posts 60% fall in losses at Rs 4,444 crore in FY24: Tata Group

September 7, 2024 20:01 IST

During the reporting year, 40.45 million passengers were flown by operating 800 daily flights, including 55 domestic and 44 international destinations, it said.

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After hoax bomb threat, Vistara flies passengers stuck in Turkey to Frankfurt in substitute aircraftSubscriber Only

September 8, 2024 00:07 IST

The passengers and crew were stuck in Erzurum for around 22 hours.

The bomb threat was written on a note and discovered by a cabin crew member in a lavatory of the Boeing 787 operating flight UK27. (Photo: X)

Vistara Mumbai-Frankfurt flight diverted to Turkey due to bomb threatSubscriber Only

September 7, 2024 11:42 IST

Passengers and crew have been at Erzurum since approximately 7 PM India time on Friday.

DGCA issues guidelines for vertiports

September 6, 2024 21:48 IST

The government is looking to push for eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) aircraft as part of advanced air mobility solutions.

Mumbai-Frankfurt Vistara flight diverted to Turkey after ‘bomb threat’Subscriber Only

September 6, 2024 22:44 IST

Upon landing at the Erzurum airport in Turkey, passengers were evacuated from the aircraft and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to inspect the plane as per the security protocol in such cases, it is learnt.

ICRA lowers Indian airlines’ cumulative loss estimate by up to 33% on improved pricing power, stable cost environmentSubscriber Only

September 5, 2024 15:54 IST

While the net loss estimate has been pruned, it is still higher than ICRA’s estimate of the industry’s FY24 net loss—around Rs 1,000 crore.

Air India begins construction of mega MRO facility at Bengaluru airport as part of plan to make IT city a key hubSubscriber Only

September 4, 2024 18:26 IST

The upcoming MRO facility will be built on a 35-acre land parcel at the Bangalore International Airport. The groundbreaking for the project was held at the location on Thursday, Air India said in a statement.

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