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Aviation regulator finds safety lapses in Turkish Airlines ops in India

DGCA detects procedural violations in Turkish Airlines' cargo and passenger services at four Indian airports; Civil Aviation Ministry orders full compliance with safety norms

Rising missile threats, airspace closures increase pressure on airlines

Six commercial aircraft have been shot down, with three near-misses since 2001, according to aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions

IATA urges aircraft makers to support airlines facing GPS spoofing risks

As GPS spoofing incidents rise globally, IATA urges aircraft makers to offer guidance and calls for global coordination to protect navigation systems and flight safety

IATA AGM ends with calls for growth, safety and sustainability in aviation

While addressing the global airline conference on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's commitment to becoming a global aviation and innovation hub

Cost of air travel has dropped 40% over a decade, says IATA chief Walsh

The IATA AGM in New Delhi spotlighted aviation costs, airline profits, air cargo trends and trade barriers, with key addresses from PM Modi and IATA Director General Willie Walsh

TCS and Virgin Airlines sign 7-year agreement for AI, cloud upgrade

TCS will help modernise the Virgin Airlines' core technology systems, including pricing, seat allocation, maintenance, and anticipate customer preferences and meal choices

Saudi Arabia aims at 25% of leisure travellers from India by 2030

The West Asian country's global vision is to attract 150 million tourists annually, generating 10 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP)

AAI clears scheme to boost int'l flight connectivity at Port Blair airport

To promote international flight connectivity, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approved a mega incentive scheme at 13 airports which includes Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an official said here. This scheme will be applicable for first three years of the operations to bridge the viability gap for the initial phase, which is a very crucial phase for the sustainability of operations. Speaking to PTI, Port Blair Airport Director Devender Yadav said, "As per this scheme for the first year 100 per cent UDF (User Development Fees) which is Rs 709 per departing passenger will be waived off to the airline. For the second year, the incentive will be 85 per cent of UDF and for the third year incentive will be 65 per cent of UDF." Considering the flight load of 180 passengers, the incentive scheme has the potential of savings of Rs 128 lakh per flight for airlines, which is a significant amount to bridge the viability gap, he ...

Embraer sees lot of opportunities in India; in talks with IndiGo, Air India

Embraer sees a lot of opportunities in India in the commercial and business jets as well as military aircraft and eVTOL segments, its CEO Francisco Gomes Neto has said as the Brazilian seeks to strengthen its foot print in the fast growing Indian market. Besides, the company is in talks with IndiGo and Air India to explore the possibility of selling its E-2 aircraft, which can have up to 146 seats. To tap the opportunities, Embraer has set up a fully-owned Indian subsidiary with its corporate office in the national capital. In an exclusive interview to PTI in the national capital, Neto said the company will put in place a procurement team to explore opportunities in the Indian supply chain and look at the possibility of procuring components and services from India. The company is hiring people in India for government relations, communications, procurement and engineering, sales and marketing teams. Currently, there are nearly 50 Embraer aircraft and 11 aircraft types operating in

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare partnership to boost connectivity

Air India and Air Mauritius on Monday announced expanding their codeshare partnership that will provide enhanced connectivity for India with South Africa, Reunion and Madagascar through Mauritius. As part of the strengthened bilateral codeshare agreement, Air India and Air Mauritius will place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa and Madagascar, according to a release. Generally, a codeshare partnership allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carrier on a single ticket. "Air India will place its 'AI' designator code on Air Mauritius flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, and Antananarivo in Madagascar," it said. The airline already codeshares on Air Mauritius flights between Mauritius and Mumbai, Delhi and Reunion. The expanded codeshare partnership pact was signed by Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beegoo on the sidelines of the annual general

IndiGo expands network with Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Delta deal

Indigo has an extensive domestic network in India and is expanding its international reach

Consumer panel directs Flynas Airlines to pay ₹1.25 lakh for lost baggage

A consumer commission here has directed Flynas Airlines, a Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, to pay a compensation of more than Rs 1.25 lakh to a passenger for the loss of her baggage. There was a "mala fide negligence" and the airlines "purposely avoided all the logical actions to find the lost bag," the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai (Suburban) said in a recent order. The complainant, along with her family, had gone on a trip to Turkiye from Mumbai between December 23, 2023 and January 3, 2024. Their return flight to the city was booked from Istanbul with a connecting flight from Riyadh. The complainant stated that at the Istanbul airport, she handed over five bags for check-in. The airline staff mistakenly tagged only four bags, and the fifth bag went on to the conveyor belt without a tag, she claimed. The mistake was brought to the notice of the staff present at the ticket and baggage counter. The complainant was given a physical tag by the staff with

Dunes Air enters private aviation market, to offer premium charter services

Ahmedabad-based private aviation firm Dunes Air has announced its entry into the air charter business with the launch of its premium chartered services. Under this vertical, the company will offer aircraft charter services to business leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and discerning travellers, its co-founder Ritesh Hada said. The airline is positioning itself as a premium air carrier delivering efficient, private and flexible flying experiences, Hada said. The non-scheduled operator currently operates two aircraft the Cessna Citation CJ2+, a jet suited for fast intercity routes, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, known for its short takeoff capabilities and suitability for regional and remote destinations. Dunes Air said it is also set to induct a Challenger jet into its fleet, enhancing its long-range and luxury offerings, and supporting the growing demand for premium aviation services. The firm has already connected major metros and tier-2 cities, serving corporate leaders

Global airlines to address trade war, net-zero risks at annual summit

More people are flying than ever before after a full post-pandemic passenger market recovery, but airlines globally are facing rising cost pressures

Three senior executives resign from Akasa Air amid leadership churn

Akasa Air's growth ambitions have been challenged in the last one year by delays in the delivery of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

IndiGo to restore 80 grounded planes by 2026; airfares may ease slightly

The airline will return 30 aircraft to service and release 10 from lease, but some added capacity will go to international routes, limiting domestic fare impact

Pak rejected Indigo pilot's request to use airspace despite an emergency

The incident involving flight 6E 2142, which experienced intense turbulence because of a hailstorm en route from Delhi to Srinagar, is currently under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil

IndiGo Q4 results: Profit rises 62% on Mahakumbh demand, cost controls

Q4 profit rises to Rs 3,068 crore as travel demand surges; IndiGo trims grounded fleet and adds capacity, set to launch long-haul service to Manchester in July

Qatar Airways profit jumps 28% to $2.1 bn, expects strong demand ahead

Demand from the Gulf has defied a global slowdown, with regional airlines reporting steady bookings even as trade tensions, currency swings and recession fears weigh on key Western markets

Civil aviation minister Naidu holds meeting with airlines' representatives

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, along with senior officials, held a meeting with airlines' representatives on Tuesday, and discussed about flight disruptions due to airport closures, lowering tax on jet fuel and other issues, according to sources. At the meeting, which came in the backdrop of disruptions in flight operations in recent days in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan, the minister also asked the airlines to look at ways of acknowledging the contributions made by the armed forces, including through in-flight announcements, the sources said. The sources also said that some airlines mentioned the loss of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) during the days of the closure of the airports. Some airlines also told the minister and officials that travel sentiment seems to be weak as there have been cancellations, especially with the peak summer travel season around the corner, as per the sources. A total of 32 airports in the northern and western part