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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.
Govt plans SPV to prepare roadmap, push development and manufacturing of commercial aircraft, says Aviation Minister NaiduSubscriber Only
September 4, 2024 16:21 IST
“India is the major client for them, so they have a strong inclination to partner with us. So, we are going to involve each and everyone in terms of knowhow, or whatever other expertise that they might have,” the minister said.
Air India’s new flagship A350 aircraft makes long-haul debut with Delhi-London flightsSubscriber Only
September 2, 2024 18:02 IST
The A350 aircraft, with which the Tata group carrier introduced its new brand identity and upgraded product this year, has was so far used to operate domestic flights and the short international hop from Delhi to Dubai.
Curtains on brand Vistara: Airline to operate flights till November 11, will merge ops with Air India thereafterSubscriber Only
August 31, 2024 02:11 IST
The wheels for the merger were set in motion in 2022 after the Tata group acquired Air India from the government.
Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod from Indian govt for Vistara-Air India merger
August 30, 2024 09:09 IST
Air India is owned by Tata Group and Vistara is a 51:49 joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines.
DGCA places cash-strapped SpiceJet under ‘enhanced surveillance’ again to ensure safe operationsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2024 04:55 IST
The DGCA’s decision came close on the heels of the airline’s passengers being stopped from boarding at the Dubai airport on Thursday over the carrier’s failure to clear dues owed to the airport.
DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Air India Express
August 29, 2024 18:42 IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out an inspection as per the Annual Surveillance Programme (ASP) 2024 of scheduled domestic operators in June.
Considerable interest from airlines for international operations from Noida International Airport: CEO SchnellmannSubscriber Only
August 29, 2024 19:12 IST
The airport is expected to start commercial operations from April 2025.
DGCA suspends approval for flying training organisation Alchemist Aviation
August 29, 2024 13:47 IST
Alchemist Aviation is into local flying at Jamshedpur Sonari airport in Jharkhand.
Janmashtami weekend ahead, flight bookings, fares see an uptick
August 23, 2024 20:56 IST
Average domestic flight fares have risen by 16.3 per cent compared to last year.
Air India fined Rs 99 lakh for pilot-rostering lapse that had led to non-qualified crew operating flight Subscriber Only
August 23, 2024 16:23 IST
The incident pertains to a Mumbai-Riyadh flight in July that was to be operated by a training captain with a trainee pilot.
Scoot wants more Indian airports to be included in India-Singapore air services agreementSubscriber Only
August 22, 2024 17:45 IST
India is among the top four markets for Scoot, in addition to Singapore, China, and Australia.
Lufthansa suspends Middle East flights for another weekSubscriber Only
August 12, 2024 19:15 IST
The suspension is in response to the continuing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have given rise to fears of war in the region spreading far beyond the Gaza Strip.
In run-up to merger, Air India and Vistara get DGCA nod to integrate aircraft line maintenance operationsSubscriber Only
August 10, 2024 08:22 IST
According to the Tata group's flagship carrier, the integration of aircraft line maintenance operations will help the Air India-Vistara combine to enhance operational performance, reduce aircraft turnaround times, and bolster on-time performance.
New Boeing CEO seeks to restore trust, stay close to production
August 8, 2024 20:23 IST
Ortberg's extensive to-do list includes mending relationships with airlines and employees, boosting output, repairing company finances and securing a labor deal to avoid a possible worker strike this year.
Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
August 7, 2024 10:59 IST
The results released on Wednesday follow a record-breaking annual profit for the long-haul carrier Emirates that calls the airport known as DXB home — and comes as Dubai plans to move operations to a planned, nearly $35 billion airfield in the next decade.
After Air India, Indigo and Vistara cancel flights to Bangladesh scheduled for Tuesday
August 6, 2024 22:59 IST
A decision will be taken later in the day on whether Air India will operate its evening flight to Dhaka, an airline official said.
‘InterGlobe and I are here to stay’ – an emotional Rahul Bhatia dismisses IndiGo stake sale speculationSubscriber Only
August 5, 2024 21:57 IST
Apart from the airline business, InterGlobe Enterprises has businesses in sectors like travel commerce, airline management, hospitality, and logistics.
IndiGo turns 18: Airline launches business class, loyalty programme in move away from traditional LCC modelSubscriber Only
August 5, 2024 21:57 IST
As part of its 18th anniversary celebrations, apart from unveiling its business class product, IndiGo also announced a loyalty programme—IndiGo BluChip—and a few other initiatives.
IndiGo turns 18: Airline launches business class, loyalty programme in move away from traditional LCC modelSubscriber Only
August 5, 2024 20:57 IST
According to Elbers, despite the business class product adding some complexity and costs for the airline, IndiGo will continue to maintain its position of cost leadership in the market.
AAI spent Rs 796 cr for repairs, maintenance works of 101 airports last fiscal
August 4, 2024 11:18 IST
In 2021-22, the expenditure towards repairs and maintenance works was Rs 535.02 crore, as per the data shared by the civil aviation ministry with the Rajya Sabha.
SpiceJet passengers stranded at Dubai airport after flight cancellations
August 2, 2024 13:20 IST
SpiceJet has a total of 59 planes in its fleet which include 32 Boeing737 and 24 Q400.
Air India Express announces Freedom sale with fares starting from Rs 1,947; book before August 5
August 2, 2024 10:53 IST
The Independence Day sale is for one-way flights between August 20 and September 30, 2024.
Now link your Club Vistara and Flying Returns accounts for more ‘rewarding travel experience’
July 31, 2024 23:15 IST
In May, Club Vistara announced its “frequent flyer” programme would merge with Air India's Reimagined Flying Returns programme.
Vistara offers voluntary retirement scheme to non-flying staff ahead of merger with Air India
July 30, 2024 14:38 IST
A joint venture between the Tatas and Singapore Airlines, Vistara has around more than 6,500 employees, including permanent and contract staff.
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