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Boeing

Former Rockwell Collins chief being considered for Boeing CEO, report says

July 29, 2024 05:53 IST

Ortberg, Spirit AeroSystems CEO Pat Shanahan, and Boeing COO Stephanie Pope are among the candidates for the Boeing position.

Indigo to lease Boeing 737 Max

IndiGo to lease 6 Boeing 737 MAX planes from Qatar Airways to operate Doha flightsSubscriber Only

July 26, 2024 22:17 IST

The move is a part of IndiGo's mitigation strategy in view of a large number of aircraft groundings due to engine and supply chain issues.

On May 7, around 200 cabin crew members of Tata Group-owned Air India Express went on strike to protest against alleged mismanagement at the airline, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

DGCA probing into AI Express cabin crew strike that caused flight cancellations: Civil Aviation Minister

July 25, 2024 16:51 IST

"We acknowledge that there has been an issue with Air India Express … There were some internal issues with the crew as Air India Express was merging with AirAsia India and a mass strike happened (on May 7)," the minister said during the Question Hour.

"We are relentlessly working to ensure smooth operations and expect these delays to significantly reduce once the weather improves," IndiGo wrote in a statement.

Delays expected in flights to and from Mumbai amid heavy rainfall, say major airlines; Air India offers full refund

July 25, 2024 16:52 IST

The IMD has issued a "red alert" as Mumbai and surrounding areas continued to reel under heavy rainfall

The groundbreaking ceremony for the FAL is expected in October or November this year and the facility will be operational in 2026 and the delivery is anticipated to start towards the end of 2026.

Airbus shortlists 8 sites for H125 helicopter final assembly line in India Marignane

July 21, 2024 16:44 IST

The facility, which will be the fourth Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the single-engine H125, will initially produce up to 10 helicopters annually and the capacity will be ramped up depending on the market demand, Airbus officials said.

Boeing

Boeing to supply E-7 in first major win since plea deal

July 20, 2024 20:16 IST

The provisional deal covers the rapid production of prototypes as the Air Force phases out E-3 Sentry or AWACS airborne warning and control aircraft, and follows reports of disagreements over the price for the 737-based Wedgetail planes.

airlines

Airport systems working normally, says Aviation Ministry, day after Windows outage hit flights

July 20, 2024 12:00 IST

The ministry also said travel readjustments and refunds are also being taken care of.

Microsoft Global Outage: Crowdstrike outage leaves Airlines System Down

Global Microsoft outage impacts Indigo, Akasa, Spicejet, Air India ops, airport servicesSubscriber Only

July 19, 2024 19:50 IST

Microsoft Global Outage: Globally too, a number of airlines and banks were hit by the service disruptions. The cause of the outage is still unclear, but many of those affected have linked the issue to Microsoft PC operating systems.

These new routes will further enhance IndiGo’s international connectivity, with non-stop flights connecting the capital city of United Arab Emirates to major cities in Southern India. Indigo

IndiGo announces direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Mangaluru, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli

July 17, 2024 15:27 IST

Recently, the airline had also announced new direct flight between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi, which will operate six times a week starting August 1

Air India baggage

Air India introduces real time baggage tracking feature for passengers

July 11, 2024 21:51 IST

The Tata Group-owned carrier on Thursday said it is one of the select few airlines in the world to provide this convenience directly to guests without any intervention from airline staff.

Air India flight diverted to Russia.

DGCA issues safety standards for ground handling service providers

July 10, 2024 13:25 IST

DGCA's this move comes in response to the significant growth in aircraft movements, increased complexity in ground operations, and the rise of third-party ground handling services.

Barbados

DGCA seeks report from Air India related to chartered Barbados flight

July 4, 2024 07:58 IST

There have been reports that Air India deployed the aircraft to Barbados that was originally scheduled to operate a scheduled flight from Newark to Delhi, causing difficulties for passengers.

Boeing

Boeing to buy Spirit Aero in $4.7 bln deal after months of talks

July 1, 2024 12:28 IST

Spirit said it also planned to sell businesses and operations in Prestwick, Scotland and in Subang, Malaysia that support Airbus programs.

T1

Leaks to canopy collapse: History of roof incidents plagues Delhi airport’s Terminal 1Subscriber Only

June 30, 2024 09:01 IST

The Prime Minister had inaugurated the revamped Terminal 1 on March 10.

Members of the National Disaster Response Force investigate vehicles that were damaged after a portion of a canopy collapsed following heavy rainfall, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi

Ensure there is no abnormal surge in airfares for Delhi flights, govt tells airlines

June 28, 2024 18:25 IST

In a series of posts on X, the ministry said airlines have been advised that cancellations and rescheduling of flights due to the incident may be done without penal charges.

Delhi airport roof collapse

Probe ordered into Delhi airport roof collapse incident, others to also undergo structural checksSubscriber Only

June 29, 2024 07:32 IST

The inspection will be supervised by aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said after visiting the site.

airport,

IndiGo, SpiceJet face flight disruptions as ops at Delhi airport Terminal 1 suspended after roof collapseSubscriber Only

June 28, 2024 22:13 IST

According to information provided by IGIA operator Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), all departing flights of IndiGo and SpiceJet from Terminal 1 stand cancelled till 2 PM.

Boeing

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

June 27, 2024 18:21 IST

During the incident, a panel that plugged a space left for an extra emergency door blew off an Alaska Airlines Max 9. Pilots were able to land safely, and there were no injuries.

air india,

Air India’s brand new A350 aircraft to make long-haul debut with Delhi-London Heathrow flights from SeptemberSubscriber Only

June 27, 2024 14:05 IST

The A350 aircraft, with which the Tata group carrier introduced its new brand identity and upgraded product this year, has so far been used to operate domestic flights and the short international hop from Delhi to Dubai.

rescreening passengers

US transport security body seeks one-stop pact with India to end rescreening of passengers

June 26, 2024 22:43 IST

Terming it a "really powerful" concept, David Pekoske, Administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (USTSA) said it raises global aviation security standards.

IndiGo

Bureau of Immigration imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on IndiGo for ‘visa-related violations’

June 26, 2024 22:28 IST

In a regulatory filing, IndiGo's parent InterGlobe Aviation said there is no material impact on financials, operations or other activities of the company due to the fine.

air india,

London-bound Air India flight receives bomb threat, suspect apprehended

June 25, 2024 11:52 IST

A man suspected of making the threatening call has been apprehended by authorities, a Cochin International Airport spokesperson said.

Noida international airport

Noida International Airport hit by delays, operations expected to start by April-end next yearSubscriber Only

June 25, 2024 03:57 IST

The first phase of the airport was set to be operational from September 29, 2024.

Richard Nuttall, ‘India’s aviation sector growth provides a lot of opportunities for SriLankan Airlines’

India’s aviation sector growth provides a lot of opportunities for SriLankan Airlines: CEO NuttallSubscriber Only

June 24, 2024 08:03 IST

Nuttall talks about SriLankan’s plans for the Indian market, the probable impact of development of large hub airports in India on the airline, and the challenges as well as advantages of being a small airline competing with much larger carriers.

kerala,

Air Arabia flight from Kerala to Sharjah gets hoax bomb threat

June 22, 2024 12:17 IST

One of the passengers who arrived on the aircraft from Sharjah to Calicut had left a note saying 'bomb' on one of the seats and it was found by the ground staff before boarding commenced, a senior airport official said.

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