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Akasa Air, AI Express say their B737 planes not impacted by FAA directive

Akasa Air and Air India Express said their Boeing 737 fleets are unaffected by the FAA directive requiring inspections for possible fuselage cracks

IndiGo in early talks with Embraer SA for large regional jet order

IndiGo is considering purchasing dozens of Embraer E2 aircraft to replace its fleet of turboprop-powered ATRs as well as to bolster capacity

Akasa Air launches loyalty programme 'Akasa Elevate' as airline turns 4

The loyalty programme called 'Akasa Elevate' will enable members to earn points on eligible flights and ancillary products and services

No proposal to blend ethanol with ATF, says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu rejected Arvind Kejriwal's claim, saying there is no plan to mix ethanol with aviation fuel and warning against spreading misinformation

Air India's CEO pick was earlier chosen to lead Pakistan's largest airline

Tewolde Gebremariam was earlier shortlisted to head Pakistan International Airlines as it pursued a turnaround following its privatisation

Meet Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India's CEO pick to succeed Campbell Wilson

With decades of aviation leadership and a track record of steering Ethiopian Airlines through growth and crises, Tewolde Gebremariam is set to lead Air India into its next chapter

Tewolde Gebremariam to replace Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO & MD

Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as MD & CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson as the airline pursues its expansion plans

India needs more competition in aviation, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube

The remarks from the founder and CEO of the nearly four-year-old Akasa Air comes against the backdrop of reports that the government is looking at allowing airport operators to own airlines

Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence, 15 injured

Air India said its flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude

Hyderabad airport boosts cargo network with Emirates Taipei-Dubai freighter

The GMR Hyderabad International Airport here on Tuesday welcomed the commencement of Emirates SkyCargo's dedicated Boeing 777 Freighter service connecting Taipei, Hyderabad and Dubai

Airspace, supply chain issues will not derail IndiGo strategy: Willie Walsh

CEO Willie Walsh says the airline will press ahead with global expansion despite airspace and supply chain constraints

Willie Walsh assumes charge as IndiGo CEO, succeeds Pieter Elbers

Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer after completing his tenure at IATA and will lead the airline's global expansion, operations and commercial strategy

Cost discipline remains core as IndiGo expands into premium travel

IndiGo says it will preserve its low-cost model as it expands into premium and long-haul flying, while urging a rethink of airport pricing at new hubs.

India's airport passenger handling capacity crosses 580 million: Govt

The ministry has given 'In-Principle' approval for setting up 25 greenfield airports, and out of them, 14 airports have been operationalised, Mohol said

Former IATA chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo's new CEO

The appointment of Walsh was announced on March 31, less than 3 weeks after the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers against the backdrop of massive operational disruptions at airline in December last year

Air India deploys new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Delhi-Toronto route

The development will see overall capacity between India and Canada increasing by 4,400 seats each month, with premium seat capacity to Toronto boosting by 71 per cent, Air India said

IndiGo to discontinue widebody operations, end Norse Atlantic lease

A worsening operating environment, driven by geopolitical tensions, has increased costs and weighed on the economics of the programme

IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia's call for winning carriers faces a reality check

Indian carriers are losing share on international routes as foreign airlines strengthen their presence, underscoring the challenge of building global aviation champions

Pilot duty rules make aviation uncompetitive: IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia

IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urged the government to review pilot duty time rules, saying they raise airline costs and make Indian aviation less competitive

Govt eyes overhaul of airport tariffs, terminal approvals: Report

A panel led by NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba has reportedly proposed simpler airport tariffs, self-certification for terminal changes, faster approvals and easier drone rules