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SpiceJet plane with 31 boxers lands in Dubai after declaring fuel emergency

The plane was carrying ace pugilist Mary Kom and 30 other members of an Indian boxing contingent from Delhi

We have a lower cost structure than IndiGo: Ben Baldanza of Go First

In a Q&A, the vice-chairman of India's second-largest airline says he doesn't see its competition in the market leader, but in SpiceJet, Air India, Vistara and AirAsia

Will Go Air's IPO initiate sector re-rating? Here's what analysts think

Go Air's debut on the exchanges may not trigger a re-rating for incumbent players, believe analysts, who expect turbulent times for the sector in the foreseeable future coupled with high valuations

Boeing faces new hurdle in 737 MAX electrical grounding issue: Sources

The extra analysis injects new uncertainty over the timing of when Boeing's best-selling jetliner would be cleared to fly by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

US citizens, expats rushing home amid second Covid-19 wave in India

While travel firms are seeing a surge in inquiries, Air India is operating extra flights from Delhi to New York, Newark, and San Francisco and higher capacity Boeing 777 aircraft from Mumbai to Newark

Airbus sticks with plan to raise production of its jets, shares rise

India is one of Airbus' biggest markets

Boeing halts 737 MAX deliveries due to electrical issues, shares fall

Boeing's shares fell nearly 3%

Boeing posts $537 million loss in first quarter, less than a year ago

Boeing Co reported a wider than expected first-quarter loss on Wednesday

Covid-19 risk greater if passengers board flight back to front, says study

Back-to-front boarding is also twice as risky as letting passengers on at random.

Air India cancels April 24-30 London flights after UK limits entry

As many as 13 flights will be cancelled between London and Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru in this period

Covid-19: Hong Kong suspends flights connecting India from Apr 20 to May 3

Hong Kong has announced the suspension of all flights connecting with India for 14 days starting Tuesday amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the region

Raging Covid-19 pandemic isn't going to free up middle seats on planes

The risk of catching the virus onboard drops by 57% when middle seats are left unoccupied on planes, according to a recent study

Empty middle seats may reduce Covid-19 exposure on flights, lab study finds

Leaving middle seats open could provide airline passengers more protection from the novel coronavirus: study

Covid-19 risk on flights drops by half when middle seats kept vacant: Study

Some carriers never limited seating as a result of the pandemic and others lifted the practice months ago

Global air travel stuck behind 2019 level, capacity at 58% of pre-Covid

Globally, scheduled capacity is stuck at about 58% of pre-pandemic levels, says John Grant, chief analyst at aviation data specialist OAG

Boeing recommends 16 carriers to address new electrical issues in 737 MAX

American aerospace major Boeing announced that it has recommended 16 carriers to address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX planes

Taiwan reports another incursion by Chinese warplane, says report

In yet another incursion, a Chinese warplane entered the Taiwanese southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday.

US fund Interups enters Indian skies with 49% stake purchase in Trujet

Exact investment sum yet to be finalised; Interups had earlier bid for Air India but withdrew its offer as the airline's employees were unwilling to join hands for the bid

Alliance Air deboards four for not following Covid-appropriate behaviour

The circular stated that people on board found not following Covid-appropriate behaviour or not wearing masks despite repeated warnings would be treated as "unruly" passengers and action will be taken

2,000 flights cancelled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives in the region

More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled over the weekend at Denver International Airport as a major snowstorm strikes the region