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China's travel rebound risks supercharging of jet fuel prices: Report

China's return is thought to be the final missing piece in the global air travel recovery.

SC rejects Go First plea against Delhi HC nod to lessors to access planes

On August 3, the airline had moved to Supreme Court against the Delhi HC's order to allow lessors to inspect the aircraft

Vistara plane suffers engine damage, was hit by ground service equipment

A Vistara Airbus A320 neo aircraft on Tuesday suffered engine damage after it was hit by a towing tractor at Mumbai airport, according to a source. The plane, which was scheduled to operate a flight from Mumbai to Kolkata, has been grounded and is undergoing necessary checks and repair. One of the engines of the aircraft suffered extensive damage after being hit by the towing tractor, the source said. "While on ground, Vistara aircraft operating flight UK 775 from Mumbai to Kolkata on August 1, 2023 got hit by a ground service equipment, causing damage to one of the engines," a Vistara spokesperson said in a statement. The aircraft is undergoing necessary checks and repair, the spokesperson added. In the meantime to minimise inconvenience to the customers, the spokesperson said an alternate aircraft was immediately arranged.

Aviation Security Culture Week held at Kolkata airport to make flying safer

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security along with other agencies began observing Aviation Security Culture Week in the NSCB International Airport (NSCBI) in Kolkata on Monday. The main objective of security culture week is to inculcate security consciousness among members of the aviation community and passengers, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) statement said. This will make flying safer, it said. Various programmes such as awareness sessions, quiz contests, reward and recognition and walkathon will be organised throughout the week. The Aviation Security Culture Week commenced with an inauguration pledge by the director of NSCBI Airport C Pattabhi, and other top officials of different agencies. All the stakeholders such as the AAI, airlines, CISF and passengers will be participating in the security culture week on the theme 'See it, Say it, Secure it'. During this special week, various activities will be undertaken to educate, engage and create awareness about aviation securi

DGCA renews air operator certificate of cash-strapped Jet Airways

The airline had stopped flying on April 17, 2019, and its AOC expired over two months ago on May 19 this year

IndiGo-Tata airlines duopoly: Outlook for smaller players looks uncertain

So what will the domestic airline market look like going forward?

Air India to launch new performance mgmt system for non-flying staff

Air India will launch a new performance management system for its non-flying staff next week. Air India, which was taken over by Tata Group in January last year, has embarked on an ambitious revival plan. "Rise.AI will introduce a fair, transparent and completely digitised appraisal system, with clearly defined job descriptions and specific performance goals so that all our staff know what is expected of them and what they must deliver on," Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said in his weekly message to staff on Friday. Earlier this year, Air India placed orders for 470 planes with Airbus and Boeing.

IndiGo working closely with airframe, engine makers to minimise impact

IndiGo has been experiencing supply chain issues related to the availability of spare engines for its neo aircraft and is working closely with airframe as well as engine manufacturers to ensure there is minimum economic and operational impact, according to its annual report. The airline, which aims to carry 100 million passengers in the current financial year, is also taking steps to prepare its sales and distribution for further international presence. The country's largest carrier has a fleet of more than 300 planes and operates over 1,800 flights daily. In its annual report for 2022-23 released on Friday, the airline also said it aims to carry 100 million passengers in the current financial year and is taking steps to prepare its sales and distribution for further international presence. "IndiGo has been experiencing supply-chain issues related to the availability of spare engines for its neo aircraft, which has impacted its operations. Failure to obtain timely deliveries of ...

Global aviation will need 2.3 mn new personnel in 20 years: Boeing study

Commercial aircraft fleets will double in 20 years, says US plane manufacturer in forecast

Aviation regulator removes SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance regime

Airline has taken 'suitable maintenance action', says DGCA after checking its fleet

Grounded SpiceJet aircraft's engine catches fire at Delhi airport

Airline has taken 'suitable maintenance action', says DGCA after checking its fleet

Low-cost carrier Spicejet taken off DGCA's enhanced surveillance regime

The airline was put on surveillance starting June 22 as a precautionary measure

Go First loan won't cause losses, hopeful about airline: Central Bank execs

State-owned lender maintains close to 60% provision against loans to no-frills airline

Spicejet argues against maintainability of petition filed by lessors

Aircastle (Ireland) told the NCLT that it is entitled to file multiple petitions against SpiceJet for breach of multiple contracts

Air India to get 500+ crew every month, introduce crew rostering system

The carrier's domestic market share improved marginally at 9.7 per cent in June from 9.4 per cent in the previous month, DGCA data showed

Adequately funded to place three-digit aircraft order this year: Akasa CEO

Akasa CEO and founder Vinay Dube said that the airline is 'well capitalised' and can grow at a much faster pace

Go First extends cancellation of its scheduled flights till July 16

Go First, which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, stopped flying on May 3, and since then, it has extended the cancellation of flights multiple times

DGCA sends reply to Go First flagging shortcomings in revival plan

"The DGCA shall be free to proceed ahead with the application submitted by the appellant regarding the resumption of flying operations without prejudice," the court added

DGCA gives approval for flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu

Aviation regulator DGCA has given approval for the first flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu. The Flying Training Organisation (FTO) 'EKVI Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd' is located in Salem, according to an official. The new FTO will provide aspiring pilots in the state with training opportunities as per the standards set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the official said on Tuesday. Now, there are 36 FTOs in the country.

Wadia Group in talks with investors to jointly bid for Go First: Report

The group wants to hedge its bets in the aviation sector and thus wants to partner with a financial investor while holding a majority stake