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Delhi HC directs DGCA to forthwith process applications of Go First’s lessors’ to deregister aircraft
April 26, 2024 17:23 IST
“DGCA shall forthwith and not later than five working days process the deregistration applications filed by the 54 aircrafts,” the court said.
IndiGo places order for 30 Airbus A350 jets
April 25, 2024 17:25 IST
The low-cost carrier expects deliveries to start from 2027. IndiGo also has purchase rights for an additional 70 Airbus A350 family aircraft, it said in a statement.
Air India cancels Dubai flights due to operational disruptions
April 19, 2024 20:09 IST
An Air India spokesperson said the airline has cancelled the flights to and from Dubai on Friday due to continued operational disruptions at the Dubai airport.
Indian airlines cancel, reschedule Dubai flights due to restrictions
April 19, 2024 22:26 IST
While Air India on Friday cancelled all its flights to and from Dubai, citing "continued operational disruptions at the airport", Air India Express and IndiGo have cancelled some of their services.
Flight operations from India to Dubai disrupted amid adverse weather conditions
April 18, 2024 12:48 IST
India’s largest flight operator in terms of passenger volume, IndiGo, cancelled several of its flights to the desert kingdom. Similarly, Tata group-owned Air India, which operates 72 weekly flights from various cities to Dubai, cancelled its services
Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights; airlines avoid Iranian airspace
April 15, 2024 12:07 IST
Such a scenario will result in higher operational costs, increased fuel usage and more crew members might have to be roped in for flights as there are duty time limitations.
Middle East tensions: Air India, Vistara opt for alternative flight paths for certain overseas flights
April 14, 2024 00:42 IST
On Friday, India asked its citizens not to travel to Israel and Iran amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago.
US airlines ask Biden administration not to approve additional flights between US, China
April 12, 2024 10:39 IST
The airlines and unions said Thursday that China closed its market to U.S. carriers at the outbreak of the pandemic and imposed rules that still affect American operations and airline crews.
Worst is behind us: Vistara CEO
April 12, 2024 04:43 IST
In an internal message to employees, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said Vistara’s on-time performance increased to 89 per cent on April 9, the second-highest among all domestic airlines.
Pilot fatigue: The back-and-forth on new FDTL rulesSubscriber Only
April 12, 2024 04:24 IST
The DGCA was asked to indicate the likely implementation date in the next hearing scheduled for May 8.
DGCA asks airlines to provide indicative timeline for implementing revised pilot flight duty norms
April 10, 2024 23:11 IST
In March, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) deferred the implementation of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms amid airlines seeking more time for implementing them.
Air India to start Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City flights from June 1
April 12, 2024 22:21 IST
"The new service will also enable convenient one-stop connections to Vietnam via Delhi for travellers from the US, Canada, UK, and Europe," the release said.
Fabric issues flagged about new Air India’s new cabin crew uniforms
April 9, 2024 11:11 IST
In December, the Tata Group-owned airline unveiled the new uniforms, designed by Manish Malhotra, for its cabin and cockpit crew.
Vistara operations scale-down pushes up fares by 25 per cent on key routesSubscriber Only
April 9, 2024 07:44 IST
Vistara faced significant disruptions last week with several flight cancellations and delays after a number of its pilots called in sick ostensibly to voice discontent over a new pay structure, concerns about the carrier’s imminent merger with Air India, and a rostering system that was allegedly stretching them to the limit.
Air India, BIAL join hands to develop Bengaluru airport as a major hub; MRO facility to also come upSubscriber Only
April 8, 2024 16:22 IST
As part of this initiative, Air India also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government to develop an MRO facility at the Bengaluru airport.
Vistara to discuss rostering system with pilots; incorporate feedback to possible extent: CEO
April 7, 2024 16:08 IST
A stretched roster on account of the high utilisation of pilots is the key reason for the recent disruptions, according to the airline while there are also concerns among a section of pilots about the new contract that will also result in pay revision.
Over 98% of pilots have signed new contracts, operations stabilising, says Vistara CEOSubscriber Only
April 6, 2024 22:13 IST
Earlier this week, the Tata group airline was hit by network-wide flight cancellations and delays, which were primarily attributed to non-availability of crew, among other reasons.
Boeing’s CEO got compensation worth nearly $33 million last year but lost a $3 million bonus
April 6, 2024 09:10 IST
Calhoun announced this month that he will step down at the end of the year as Boeing deals with multiple investigations into the quality and safety of its manufacturing.
Vistara expects normal ops by May; stretched roster caused flight disruptions: CEO Vinod Kannan
April 5, 2024 21:02 IST
The airline cancelled some flights on Friday.
Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for blowout of panel during flight
April 4, 2024 22:42 IST
The payment covered Alaska's pretax loss related to the accident, including lost revenue and the cost of returning its Max 9 fleet to service after the planes were grounded for three weeks.
Vistara management assures better rostering, tries to allay pilots’ concerns on new contracts, merger with Air IndiaSubscriber Only
April 4, 2024 07:22 IST
There appears to be discontent among a section of Vistara pilots, mainly first officers, over the new compensation structure, among other factors
Vodafone Idea gets shareholders’ nod to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore
April 3, 2024 17:02 IST
VIL in a BSE filing informed about the voting results of the EGM, where 99.01 per cent of the overall votes were cast in favour of the resolution pertaining to "issuance of securities up to an aggregate amount of Rs 20,000 crore".
Air India launches revamped customer reward programme
April 3, 2024 14:27 IST
In its first overhaul in more than a decade, the revamped loyalty programme, Flying Returns, moves away from the legacy model of miles-based collection of points to a fairer, more equitable spend-based approach, Air India said in a statement.
SpiceJet to soon receive Q400 plane as part of settlement with lessor
April 2, 2024 17:20 IST
The airline has settled all past liabilities for the Q400 planes leased from NAC, and under the settlement agreement it already has five Q400 aircraft.
Vistara flight operations disrupted: What’s behind the cancellations and delays, why are pilots protesting?
April 3, 2024 05:15 IST
"Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation of Vistara flight cancellations... Airlines have to comply with DGCA norms to ensure passenger facilitation in case of cancellation or delay of flights," the ministry said
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