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Indian airlines' CO2 emissions increased by 63.5 between 2012-2019: Govt

Indian airlines carbon dioxide emissions increased by 63.5 per cent from 11,560 thousand tons in 2012 to 18,900 thousand tons in 2019, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Wednesday.

The 'Akasa' trip: Will Jhunjhunwala succeed in turbulent aviation space?

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is planning to invest $35 million for a 40% stake in an ultra low-cost carrier. Will he soar to new heights, or will this be another grim story in the aviation space?

IndiGo hopes to reach pre-Covid level of traffic by Q2 of next yr: CEO

In July last year, India'a largest carrier had laid off 10 per cent of its workforce due to the coronavirus-induced economic crisis.

Indian airlines may post $4.1 billion consolidated loss this fiscal: CAPA

Airlines are estimated to need closer to $5 billion of recapitalisation in 2021-22 just to survive, including requirements generated through the course of 2020-21, it said.

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

Do away with Covid-19 negative report rule, airlines urge state govts

A second wave of Covid-19 has severely hit Indian airlines

Covid impact: Indian carriers risk consolidation, plane repossessions

Passenger traffic fell nearly 30 per cent in April from a month before and has halved again so far in May

SpiceJet ties up with Avenue for sales and lease-back of up to 50 aircraft

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has signed an initial pact with New York-based global investment firm Avenue Capital Group for financing, acquisition and sales & lease-back of up to 50 new aircraft to be ordered by the airline. The memorandum of understanding, signed between the two partners, sets out the next steps and conditions upon which Avenue will assist with placing of SpiceJet's new aircraft portfolio including sale and lease-back of and also assumption of ownership of potentially up to 50 of these aircraft, the company said in a statement. Founded in 1995 by Marc Lasry,the multinational firm is a pioneer in distressed debt besides having expertise in aircraft leasing. The company has identified the new planes to be ordered by the airline as a unique opportunity for investment, SpiceJet said. "We are delighted to enter into this strategic alliance with Avenue Capital Group and we look forward to closely working with them. This alliance will ensure a seamless ..

Deboard air passengers not wearing mask 'properly' despite warnings: DGCA

The directive come against the backdrop of rising coronavirus cases in certain parts of the country

Flying with just a cabin bag will be 10-15% cheaper: Check details

On a busy corporate route like Delhi-Mumbai, hand luggage fare can be cheaper by at least Rs 500-Rs 800.

IndiGo to start 22 new flights from March 28 onwards across India

IndiGo on Thursday said it will start 22 new flights from March 28 onwards from various cities including Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna and Tirupati.

SpiceJet posts Rs 67 cr net loss in Q3 vs Rs 78 cr profit a year ago

While revenue from operations halved, SpiceJet gained due to Rs 209 crore of other income, including claims due from Boeing towards grounding of 737 Max and concessions in lease rent from lessors

Top headlines: Govt plans to lift cap on flights, firms call for tax relief

The government has initiated discussions with airlines to allow them to operate in full capacity and Allocation for the Jal Jeevan Mission is expected to rise two-fold in the upcoming Budget

AAI lines up concessions to attract aircraft repair firms to its airports

Plans to abolish royalty, offer steep discounts in lease rent

Air India to commence new services to United States from January

National carrier Air India is all set to expand its services to the United States from January 2021

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

The dispute required the intervention of external affairs ministry post which Dubai has agreed to allow Indian airlines to operate 4,800 seats per week

Charter biz gets Christmas boost as flyers prioritise safety and hygiene

While chartered flights were earlier being used for business and repatriating of stranded Indians and foreigners, the leisure segment picked up with the opening up of tourist destinations

IndiGo allows partial rebooking if passenger's connecting flight cancelled

The rebooking or refund option is only for that leg of the journey that has been cancelled by the airline

Gulf travel ban imposed for 7-8 days, to hit Indian and West Asian airlines

While India has suspended all flights from UK till December 31, the three West Asian states have stopped air travel from countries around the world for next 7-9 days

Indigo to reach 80% of regular domestic capacity by end of December

International flights are restricted and being run as charter operations.