Akasa Air to Launch Mumbai-Doha Flights from Mar 28
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced its international operations with the launch of its first destination – Doha, the capital of Qatar. Starting from March 28, 2024, Akasa Air will operate four non-stop flights a week, connecting Mumbai with Doha, enhancing air connectivity between Qatar and India. Why Doha? Doha is one of the key […]
IndiGo-BOC Pact for 4 Airbus A320NEO
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has entered into a finance lease transaction with BOC Aviation, a leading global aircraft operating leasing company, for four Airbus A320NEO aircraft. The deal is part of IndiGo’s expansion strategy and fleet modernization efforts, as it aims to provide affordable, on-time, and hassle-free travel across its extensive network. […]
DGCA Issues Runway Safety Guidelines, Urges Training
DGCA, the aviation watchdog of India, has issued a circular to prevent runway incursions after the Haneda airport incident in Japan last month. The circular outlines various measures to enhance runway safety and prevent collisions of planes on the runway. What is a runway incursion? A runway incursion is an incident where an unauthorized aircraft, […]
SpiceJet to Lay Off 1,000 in Cost-Cutting Move
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost airlines, has announced that it will lay off around 1,000 employees, or 15% of its workforce, as part of its cost-cutting and turnaround strategy. The move comes after the airline received a fresh infusion of funds from an undisclosed investor. The airline said that the layoffs will help it […]
SpiceJet to lay off 1,400 employees in cost-cutting measure
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost carriers, has announced that it will lay off 1,400 employees, which accounts for about 15% of its workforce. This move is aimed at reducing costs and attracting investors, as the airline has been facing financial challenges amid the pandemic. SpiceJet lay off due to salary delays and funding concerns […]
MakeMyTrip: Business Class Funnel for Business Travellers
MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, has launched a new feature for international flights called Business Class Funnel. The feature is designed to provide a different and enhanced booking experience for business and first-class travellers. It offers detailed information on premium experiences such as seat recline, position, in-flight entertainment, meals, and more. What is Business […]
Regulator Fines Air India Rs 1.1 Crore for Safety Violation
Air India has been penalised by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for flouting safety rules on flights operating on certain long-range terrain critical routes. The aviation regulator imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 crore on the national carrier after an investigation revealed non-compliance by the airline. The case pertains to a pilot refusing […]
Airbus-Tata Helicopter Deal Sealed in Macron’s Visit
Airbus and Tata Group have signed a pact to set up India’s first helicopter final assembly line (FAL) in the private sector for the H125 civil helicopter. The deal was announced during the two-day visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India as Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Details of […]
India’s First Self-Made Aircraft Seat Debuts at Wings India 2024
India’s aviation industry witnessed a historic moment as the country’s first-ever self-made aircraft seat was launched at the prestigious Wings India 2024 event. The seat, designed and manufactured by Bengaluru-based engineering company Timetooth, is a result of years of research and development in collaboration with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Indian airline […]