Page 25 - Aviation Industry

Strong near-term outlook to aid revenues, margins for IndiGo after Q2 show

India's leading airline did well in a seasonally weak quarter for the industry and after paying fees and charges

IndiGo to ground over 30 aircraft due to Pratt & Whitney engine issue

PW engines across the world are facing issues due to the impact of a powder metal defect, which could lead to component cracking

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India for flight delay compensation

This is not the first instance of Air India coming under the regulator's scrutiny for violating its rules pertaining to passenger compensation. In June of last year

Will add 400 weekly flights this winter: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson

The airline runs approximately 2,900 weekly flights, with roughly 32 per cent dedicated to international routes, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's data

Demystifying airline seat charges: Rules and logic behind web check-in fees

From low-cost carriers to full-service providers, how Indian airlines define their seat pricing strategies

Off-duty pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight attempts to disable engines

A 44-year-old man, Joseph David Emerson, was booked on 83 counts of attempted murder and endangering an airplane, according to Multnomah County Sheriff's Office booking information in US

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker to step down, Al Meer to take over role

Al Baker will be succeeded by Badr Mohammed Al Meer, currently chief operating officer of Hamad International Airport, the source familiar with the matter said

Gulf carrier Emirates to offer premium economy class on A380 India flights

The premium economy cabin on the airline's A380 jet features 56 cream-coloured leather seats at the front of the main deck in a 2-4-2 configuration

Risk monitoring helps Air India prevent revenue loss of over Rs 3 crore

Full-service carrier Air India has prevented revenue loss of over Rs 3 crore in the last 18 months owing to its risk monitoring and fraud prevention mechanism, the airline's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson said on Friday. Wilson in his weekly Friday message to Air India employees, also said that the airline has taken delivery of its second wide-body A350 aircraft, which is expected to arrive in January next year. Air India announced the acquisition of its first A350 plane late last month. Airlines are a high-profile target for fraudsters, whether it be attempts to use stolen credit cards on our websites, to fraudulently claim frequent flier miles, or other scams, Wilson said. The airline has a risk monitoring and fraud prevention unit and preventing fraudulent transactions is one of its important works, he said. Thanks to the unit's vigilance and close liaison with airport staff, it has prevented revenue loss of over Rs 3-crore in the last 18 months,

Air India to receive remaining 20 leased A320neo aircraft by August 2024

In September 2022, the Tata Group-led airline announced that it is leasing 21 A320neos and 4 A321neos to enhance its flight operations

India outpaces peers in recovery of int'l flight capacity, report reveals

Among the top ten international markets for India in August 2023, six have surpassed their pre-pandemic capacities

IndiGo to launch third Mangaluru-Hyderabad daily flight from October 19

In its official statement, the low-cost carrier IndiGo is augmenting its flight schedule from Mangaluru International Airport to Hyderabad starting October 19

SpiceJet, aircraft lessor Celestial Aviation working towards settlement

Budget carrier SpiceJet and aircraft lessor Celestial Aviation are working towards settlement, which is in the advanced stage, insolvency tribunal NCLT was informed on Tuesday. During the proceedings, counsel appearing in the matter informed about the development and requested the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to adjourn the matter, which was accepted. The development came during the hearing of a plea filed by Celestial Aviation Services Ltd, an operational creditor, to initiate insolvency proceedings against the airline. A two-member NCLT bench directed to list the matter on November 7 for the next hearing. According to some reports, Celestial Aviation Services Ltd is claiming a default of USD 29.9 million for nine aircraft. It is the fifth lessor, which had moved against SpiceJet. Some other lessors such as Willis Lease Finance, Aircastle and Wilmington have also moved pleas to initiate insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet before the NCLT. Earlier on September 5, NCLT

India offers lot of opportunities to aviation sector: DFS Secy Joshi

India offers a lot of opportunities to the aviation industry, and the government has taken many initiatives to promote investment in the sector, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Saturday. Addressing a roundtable conference on the airport sector organised by IIFCL, Joshi said the launch of the 'Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik' (UDAN) scheme has led to significant development of the sector in the past 7-8 years. As a result, the number of airports has almost doubled from 74 in 2014 to 148 in 2023, giving a boost to regional connectivity. The government has additionally given in-principle approval for setting up 21 greenfield airports across the country, he noted. Further, he said, two big airports coming up in Noida and Navi Mumbai will add to the capacity of the airports in the country. India's aviation industry has seen a remarkable boost in recent years facilitated by the government's investor-friendly legislation, supportive ecosystem and growing demand. The aviation .

IBC regime was costing carriers additional $1.3 billion, says Centre

Time period during which airlines incurred these costs is unclear

IndiGo introduces fuel charge up to Rs 1,000 to offset rising ATF prices

Other airlines may follow suit to offset ATF price rise

Corporate affairs ministry exempts aviation from IBC's moratorium clause

Section 14 of the IBC declares a moratorium on proceedings, transfer or disposal of any of the assets of the company from the date of commencement of its insolvency

Uganda Airlines launches non-stop Mumbai service, first in over 5 decades

The airline said India and Uganda are getting connected with a direct flight for the first time in over five decades

Breath analyser tests: DGCA may ask pilots not to use perfume, mouthwash

Pilots might soon be asked not to use perfume, mouthwash and tooth gel as that may result in positive breath analyser test. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sought comments on a draft Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) wherein it has also proposed barring crew from using any "drug/formulation or use any substance such as mouthwash/tooth gel/perfume or any such product which has alcoholic content". Comments have been sought on the CAR, which pertains to procedure for medical examination of aircraft personnel for alcohol consumption, till October 5. Under the DGCA norms, for all scheduled operators, each flight crew member and cabin crew member shall be subjected to pre-flight breath analyser examination at first departure airport during a flight duty period. For all scheduled flights originating from destinations outside India, post-flight breath analyser examination of each flight crew and cabin crew shall be carried out at first port of landing in India, as per

Air India to open second hub in south India in a bid to improve operations

The hub may come up in Bengaluru or Hyderabad and will work primarily to strengthen its operation in Mumbai