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Indigo flies ahead of rivals in May, has almost 58% of domestic market
Tata-led Air India has seen its market share continuously decline since March as around 30 of its 113 aircraft have been grounded for varying periods
 "Indigo flies ahead of rivals in May, has almost 58% of domestic market")
Will be happy if fare caps are increased: Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan
The civil aviation ministry had imposed lower and upper limits on domestic airfares based on flight duration on May 25, 2020
 "Will be happy if fare caps are increased: Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan")
Not easy for airline to turn profitable in India, says IATA official
Philip Goh, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific of International Air Transport Association, made the remarks during a press conference at the 78th annual general of the global airlines meet
 "Not easy for airline to turn profitable in India, says IATA official")
DGCA to probe turbulence on SpiceJet flight, says company official
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 with about 185 people on board passengers returned safely to Patna soon after an emergency landing on Sunday afternoon following the reports of a fire in one of the engines
 "DGCA to probe turbulence on SpiceJet flight, says company official")
Why India should have an informal ceiling on number of domestic airlines
India already has six airlines which is one too many if not two and economics suggests that either all will make losses or, even if some make profits, these will be low in relation to the investment
 "Why India should have an informal ceiling on number of domestic airlines")
Talent within? CEO choice puts spotlight on Indian airlines' HR policies
Foreigners being selected to lead Indian carriers speaks about the companies' succession planning, say experts.
 "Talent within? CEO choice puts spotlight on Indian airlines' HR policies")
Will ATF price hike, Jet Airways' return hurt IndiGo, Spicejet's stocks?
Jet Airways has crossed the 200-weekly moving average (WMA) for the first time since mid-2018, a period of almost 4 years, which indicates an underneath positive bias
 "Will ATF price hike, Jet Airways' return hurt IndiGo, Spicejet's stocks?")
SpiceJet Boeing 737 Max returns to Chennai after mid-air emergency
A three-year-old 737 Max aircraft of SpiceJet en route to Durgapur from Chennai had to turn around after the crew shut down one engine after a faulty message
 "SpiceJet Boeing 737 Max returns to Chennai after mid-air emergency")
Friendly gains: Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big
Since Dec 2020, savings of airlines have been over Rs 200 crore
 "Friendly gains: Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big")
Terrific Thursday as airlines fly over 398,000 passengers over long weekend
This is the highest single day passenger traffic since resumption of air travel in May 2020
 "Terrific Thursday as airlines fly over 398,000 passengers over long weekend")
Govt, airlines start discussions to remove cap on passenger fares
IndiGo, Vistara against limits; SpiceJet, Go First not on board
 "Govt, airlines start discussions to remove cap on passenger fares")
DGCA monitors airfares on certain routes to ensure reasonable airfares
Airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs by taking into account all relevant factors: Ministry of Civil Aviation
 "DGCA monitors airfares on certain routes to ensure reasonable airfares")
GE bullish on growth of wide body aircraft in India as aviation revives
A growth in the number of wide body aircraft bodes well for the US aerospace giant as it manufactures the Boeing 777, 787 aircraft
 "GE bullish on growth of wide body aircraft in India as aviation revives")
Airline CEOs bat for lower taxes, better infra to tide over ATF price hike
They say 21% of an airline's revenue goes straight to govt by way of taxes; want improved processes in order to become hubs for global travel
 "Airline CEOs bat for lower taxes, better infra to tide over ATF price hike")
Indian airlines plan to add 110-120 planes a year: Jyotiraditya Scindia
At present, Indian airlines have a combined fleet of 710 aircraft, up from 400 eight years ago
 "Indian airlines plan to add 110-120 planes a year: Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Indian airline operators expected to add 120 new aircraft per year: Scindia
Exuding confidence about air traffic figures rebounding, the minister said the number of domestic passengers is expected to touch 4.10 lakh per day by next year and will surpass that number by 2024-25
 "Indian airline operators expected to add 120 new aircraft per year: Scindia")
Thales is second French aerospace major to seek India play, will set up MRO
The company is looking to expand its business in the country as it sees opportunity in a privatized Air India
 "Thales is second French aerospace major to seek India play, will set up MRO")
Airlines increase weekly domestic flights by 10.1% for summer 2022: DGCA
Indian carriers have increased their domestic services by 10.1% to 25,309 weekly flights in the upcoming summer schedule as compared to 22,980 last season, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday.
 "Airlines increase weekly domestic flights by 10.1% for summer 2022: DGCA")
Wear little jewellery, shun duty-free shop before flight: Air India to crew
Late last month, the Tatas took over the airline from govt and are now putting in place various steps to enhance customer service, improve meals and operate flights with minimum delays
 "Wear little jewellery, shun duty-free shop before flight: Air India to crew")
Vistara seeing signs of recovery, optimistic about future: CEO Vinod Kannan
The receding impact of Covid's third wave has buoyed full-service carrier Vistara's demand outlook