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Supply chain disruption a challenge but IndiGo CEO sure of capacity growth

Foresees 13% capacity growth, hints at likelihood of aircraft lease extension; airline is seeing passengers moving from rail and other modes on short duration routes

Air India to restore staff salaries to pre-Covid level from Sept 1

Air India will restore salaries that were cut in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic from September 1, according to a communication. The loss-making airline, which was taken over by Tatas in January this year, has also decided to revise crew layover allowances and meal arrangements from September 1. In the communication to the employees, Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said the airline "will be restoring the salary reduction for all employees with effect from September 1, 2022". While the airline has much to do to return to profitability, "sunsetting most of the COVID measures is an important and welcome milestone", he said. The coronavirus pandemic had significantly impacted the airline industry, and the operators had resorted to cost-cutting measures, including salary reductions, to manage their financials.

Why Capt Zoya Agarwal's flight into US aviation museum is significant

Becomes first female Indian pilot to join those who've contributed to advancement of commercial aviation

India to see 400 mn air travellers in 7-10 years, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

India is expected to see a total of 400 million air travellers in the next 7 to 10 years, Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. He also said there are tremendous growth opportunities for domestic airlines and they are expected to have a fleet of 1,200 planes in five years. There were around 200 million air passengers, including domestic and international travellers, pre-pandemic and the number is expected to double to 400 million over the next 7 to 10 years, the minister said. Speaking at a conference organised by industry body Assocham, Scindia said the country is projected to have a total of 220 airports, including heliports and aerodromes, by 2026. The country's civil aviation sector is on the recovery path after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Before his death, Jhunjhunwala & family became Akasa's biggest shareholders

Three trusts named after his twin sons and daughter now hold 27% stake in firm; combined family holding at 46%

DGCA debars air traffic controller for using psychoactive substance

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has penalised an air traffic controller (ATC) at the Delhi Airport after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance

Explained: What is PNR data, why will Indian airlines have to share it?

This information will be used by the Customs department for surveillance and risk assessment of international passengers

SpiceJet enters into settlement with aircraft lessor Goshawk Aviation

Goshawk Aviation Limited is one of the main lessors of Max aircraft of SpiceJet, the airline's statement noted

Will India's newest airline Akasa's launch help bring down airfares?

Akasa Air took off from the runways of Mumbai airport on Sunday, hotting up competition in the Indian sky. What strategy is Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed budget carrier adopting to stay afloat?

Civil aviation sector to employ 100,000 more people by 2024: Ministry

During 2019, 2020 and 2021, at least 2,368, 400 and 296 pilots were recruited, the aviation ministry stated

Over 150,000 flights kicked off under Centre's UDAN Scheme: Scindia

Scindia also stressed that the nation has been witnessing the democratisation of the aviation industry and the country expects to reach 40 crore air travellers in the next four years

Aviation Minister flags off Akasa maiden flight on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will on Sunday inaugurate Akasa Air's first commercial flight that will operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

Air India's load factor improves to 80% under Tata group management

It has risen to 80% in February-June period, compared with 60%; but market share is lower than in January

Boost engg capabilities: Govt to airlines amid series of safety incidents

Indian airlines reported 478 technical snags in the year to June 30, 2022, but dozens of mid-air safety incidents in recent weeks have prompted special spot checks and safety audits by DGCA

SpiceJet says all flight ops normal after DGCA slashes fleet to 50%

SpiceJet said on Monday its flight operations remained normal and on schedule, days after the aviation regulator ordered to slash its approved fleet to 50% for eight weeks citing safety snags

IndiGo expects to be on 'profitable growth' path soon, says CEO

The airline is also working to address the issues of employees, according to its CEO Ronojoy Dutta

'Indian aviation sector absolutely safe,' says DGCA chief amid recent snags

All the snags experienced are routine and happen with all airlines and all types of fleet, says Arun Kumar

Lessor pushes to repossess SpiceJet aircraft as payment negotiations fail

Aircraft lessor DAE has approached aviation regulator DGCA to deregister three SpiceJet 737 planes

AirAsia India Pay Day Sale brings affordable fares for domestic travel

AirAsia India has introduced a Pay Day sale with prices as low as Rs 1,499. The idea of the Pay Day sale is to make short aerial routes like Delhi-Jaipur affordable for all

'No impact on flight operations': SpiceJet after DGCA curtails 50% flights

The Indian airline company SpiceJet on Thursday assured their passengers and travel partners that all flights departed on time and there has been absolutely no impact on flight operations