Aviation

Different quarantine norms in states hit air travel demand

June 11, 2020 11:28:14 am

Some states tightened procedures after at least 30 asymptomatic passengers tested positive after landing in locations across India in the first week since flights resumed.

Emirates to lay off more pilots, cabin crew on Wednesday, says report

June 10, 2020 1:36:10 pm

An Emirates spokeswoman declined to comment beyond the airline's statement on Tuesday that some employees had been laid off.

Merkel Says Lufthansa deal close as airline warns on urgency

Lufthansa offers to fly empty planes to India and carry passengers on outbound flights only

June 9, 2020 6:30:47 pm

The offer from the German airlines group Lufthansa has come at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in India, especially in metro cities that have the country's largest airports like Delhi and Mumbai.

Air India likely to get custom-made B777 planes for VVIP travel by September

June 8, 2020 3:06:08 pm

The two B777 aircraft will be operated by pilots of the Indian Air Force and not of Air India.

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IndiGo parent posts Rs 870.8 crore loss as costs rise, pandemic hits biz

June 3, 2020 3:05:15 am

The company posted a net loss of Rs 870.8 crore for the March-quarter, compared with a Rs 595.8-crore profit after tax same period last year.

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90% passengers feel air travel to be safe among other modes, finds BIAL survey

June 2, 2020 9:21:52 pm

'Voice of Pax', a survey conducted by BIAL to understand passenger perception and expectation towards air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, revealed that 90 per cent of passengers considered air travel much safer compared to the other modes.

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692 domestic flights flew on Monday, operations picking up pace: Aviation Minister

June 2, 2020 7:49:48 pm

Indian carriers operated a total of 4,062 flights till June 1 -- 428 on May 25, 445 on May 26, 460 on May 27, 494 on May 28, 513 on May 29, 529 on May 30, 501 on May 31 and 692 on June 1.

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ATF prices sees 56% hike

June 2, 2020 3:18:15 am

Prior to the beginning of the reduction cycle in February — when airlines had already started curtailing flights on account of low demand and travel restrictions caused by COVID-19 outbreak — the price of jet fuel stood at Rs 64,323.76 per kilolitre.

Delhi-Moscow Air India flight returns midway after pilot found positive

May 31, 2020 1:58:59 am

According to airline sources, the pre-flight check personnel failed to scrutinise the said pilot’s report and deemed him fit to fly.

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DGCA says locusts are a threat to aircraft, issues guidelines for safe flight

May 30, 2020 10:24:15 am

According to the circular, flying through a swarm can cause problems for aircraft at the time of landing and takeoff with all the air inlets of an aircraft, including engines, air conditioning packs, etc, prone to being damaged by the insects.

Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet

May 28, 2020 9:21:41 am

Shortly after disclosing the job cuts, Boeing announced Wednesday that it has resumed production of the grounded 737 Max jetliner. Two deadly crashes of Max jets pushed Boeing into a financial crisis months before the coronavirus squeezed global air travel to a trickle.

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As flyers test positive upon arrival, states look to tighten SOPs

May 28, 2020 7:54:44 am

As of early Thursday, as many as four passengers, at least two of which were asymptomatic, had tested positive upon arrival.

Aviation Ministry revises figures, says 428 domestic passenger flights operated on Monday

May 26, 2020 9:26:40 pm

On the flight movement on Tuesday, the aviation minister said the airports have handled 325 departures and 283 arrivals with 41,673 passengers till 5 pm.

No green strings attached in Lufthansa’s bailout package

May 27, 2020 10:14:37 am

Lufthansa Chief Executive Officer Carsten Spohr has previously said the airline, Europe’s biggest with over 760 jets pre-crisis, would slash emissions by investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 million lifeline

Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline

May 26, 2020 8:59:04 am

Berlin, which has set up a 100 billion euro fund to take stakes in companies struck by the coronavirus crisis, said it plans to sell the Lufthansa stake by the end of 2023.

Hopeful of starting good percentage of international ops before Aug-Sept: Hardeep Puri

May 24, 2020 12:58:23 am

A senior government official, on condition of anonymity, said that the Civil Aviation Ministry has been monitoring the situation in countries like the US, the UK, Italy, the UAE, Singapore, Thailand, etc to assess whether it will be safe to resume commercial operations to these destinations.

Airlines can fill middle seats: Bombay HC; Mumbai airport can run 100 flights now

HC allows Air India pilot to challenge new rule that does not mandate vacant middle seat

May 23, 2020 5:36:29 pm

The plea, filed by Commander Deven Kanani, stated that during the Vande Bharat Mission flights, Air India did not maintain physical distancing norms and filled all seats, endangering lives of the passengers.

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Air fares capped for 3 months, web check-in, face mask, and Aarogya Setu approval must

May 22, 2020 7:09:06 am

While airlines did not offer an official comment on the proposal to cap fares, they said a minimum fare would help only if intrinsic demand was muted, but setting an upper cap could create shortages like that for trains.

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Govt caps fares for airlines: Here is how much your flight tickets will cost

May 21, 2020 8:50:46 pm

India Domestic Flights Tickets and Fares: Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said 40 per cent of the seats in any flight would have to be sold at the mid-point of the lower and upper air fare limits prescribed for any route by the authorities.

Domestic flights to resume: Full text of Aviation Ministry guidelines

May 21, 2020 2:52:44 pm

Airlines are allowed to release boarding passes only after obtaining a self-declaration from passengers that they are not residing in a containment zone or have been under quarantine, the ministry guidelines said.