Page 8 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
Chief executives of Air India, Akasa joust over poaching of pilots
The rare verbal and written confrontations between the airlines' chief executives were detailed in the letter, sent by Campbell Wilson of Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group conglomerate
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Akasa Air plans to list on bourses by end of the decade: CEO Vinay Dube
Currently, Akasa Air has a fleet of 20 aircraft and is looking to place an order for three-digit aircraft before the end of 2023, he noted
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Looking at a mix of int'l destinations, not just West Asia: Akasa Air CEO
(Pilot row) one of the things we didn't plan for because it is unimaginable, says Vinay Dube
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Airline dead set against no-poaching pact for pilots: Akasa Air CEO
The airline, which has been flying for more than a year, has more than 450 pilots and the number will go up as it expands the fleet from 20 aircraft now
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Akasa cancels flights from Bengaluru, airline says network 'rationalised'
According to the spokesperson, with its advanced pilot planning and training programmes, the airline is "now squarely back in growth mode"
On-time performance of all Indian carriers falls in September, shows data
An airline executive mentioned that key cities like Delhi and Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on certain days in September, compelling the airlines to either cancel or postpone flights
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Pilot exodus: Akasa stops flights on 8 routes, reduces service on 10 others
The airline's spokesperson said that the airline is poised to take delivery of additional aircraft from Boeing in the remainder of 2023-24
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Bomb threat triggers emergency landing of Akasa flight in Varanasi
The aircraft landed on a separate runway and passengers were disembarked immediately. CISF personnel conducted a thorough search of the plane for about an hour. Nothing was found during checking
Weekend Bites: Akasa pilots, Netflix, Byju's woes, AI's fear and loathing
In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views
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Bomb threat: Akasa Air plane makes emergency landing at Varanasi airport
"At 1130 am, Akasa Air got a bomb threat message on social media. We informed the local police in Mumbai and initiated the procedure for filing an FIR," the spokesperson said
Air India crafts action plan to resolve spectrum of pilot concerns
In light of pilots identifying errors in flight plans, the airline will randomly scrutinise five per cent of dispatched flight plans for enhanced oversight
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Bombay HC allows Akasa Air to proceed with suit against former pilots
Rejecting the pilots' plea, the court stated that the cause of action, including the act of resignation, fell within its jurisdiction
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Bombay HC allows Akasa Air to proceed with case against pilots in Mumbai
Justice SM Modak said that the actions rose within its jurisdiction as resignations were accepted by the company in Mumbai
Notice period only justified if airline invested in training: Air India CEO
The comment comes at a time when India's youngest carrier Akasa Air has taken legal action against its 43 former Boeing 737 pilots who resigned without serving the notice period of six months
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Delhi HC to pass order on Sept 27 on Akasa's plea for action against pilots
Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on September 27, 2023, on a plea moved by Akasa Air against pilots who have resigned without serving the mandatory notice period
Akasa Air in the middle of crisis: How bad could the pilot shortage be?
With Indian aviation staring at a potential scramble for pilots, airlines such as Akasa can feel deflated
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Amid pilot turmoil, Akasa Air mulling raising up to $400 million
The fundraising plan could involve fresh equity issuances of $75-100 million each and is set to be carried out over the next 12-18 months
Bombay HC reserves order on plea maintainability in Akasa-pilot matter
The order, which will now be pronounced on 27 September, will decide if the troubled airline can proceed with the case before the Bombay High Court
Can't interfere in employment pact between Akasa, pilots: DGCA in Delhi HC
The bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Arora recently kept the order reserved and asked the concerned parties to file their written synopsis
No proof of flight cancellations due to Akasa pilot exits: DGCA to HC
Akasa had told the court that they have cancelled 24 flights per day and they operate 120 flights per day