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IndiGo in early talks with Embraer SA for large regional jet order

IndiGo is considering purchasing dozens of Embraer E2 aircraft to replace its fleet of turboprop-powered ATRs as well as to bolster capacity

Airspace, supply chain issues will not derail IndiGo strategy: Willie Walsh

CEO Willie Walsh says the airline will press ahead with global expansion despite airspace and supply chain constraints

Willie Walsh assumes charge as IndiGo CEO, succeeds Pieter Elbers

Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer after completing his tenure at IATA and will lead the airline's global expansion, operations and commercial strategy

Former IATA chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo's new CEO

Willie Walsh on Monday took charge as the CEO of the country's largest airline IndiGo. A pilot and an aviation industry leader who just completed his tenure as the Director General of the global airlines' grouping IATA, Walsh's appointment as the CEO was announced by IndiGo on March 31. In a release on Monday, IndiGo said Walsh has assumed charge as the CEO to lead the airline's next era of growth and global ambition. The appointment of Walsh was announced on March 31, less than three weeks after the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers against the backdrop of massive operational disruptions at the airline in December last year. As CEO, IndiGo said Walsh would lead the airline's overall management and strategic direction, with a focus on accelerating its global growth trajectory, driving operational excellence, strengthening network and commercial strategy, and further enhancing customer experience. "IndiGo has built a remarkable legacy over the last two decades, establishing itself among

IndiGo marks 20 years of ops with bigger global push, fleet expansion plans

As IndiGo marks 20 years of operations, the airline that transformed air travel in India is preparing for what its co-founder calls a "longer leap of flying" as it charts an ambitious international expansion to connect the global Indian diaspora to their homeland, recapture international traffic now flowing through Gulf hubs and, over the longer term, carry passengers between foreign countries via India. The country's largest airline, which has a domestic market share of more than 66 per cent, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2028. With an extensive domestic network, IndiGo is prepared to take a "longer leap of flying", IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said in an interview to PTI, adding that the airline will connect more overseas destinations with the A321 XLR and later with the A350. However, Bhatia, also IndiGo's co-founder, said the airline was still far from being a global carrier as it approaches its 20th anniversary

IndiGo to discontinue widebody operations, end Norse Atlantic lease

A worsening operating environment, driven by geopolitical tensions, has increased costs and weighed on the economics of the programme

IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia's call for winning carriers faces a reality check

Indian carriers are losing share on international routes as foreign airlines strengthen their presence, underscoring the challenge of building global aviation champions

IndiGo's flight path, 20 years on: Market leader faces global headwinds

Global headwinds have forced the airline to make steep cuts in capacity

Kiran Thadimarri to succeed Gaurav Negi as IndiGo CFO from July 28

IndiGo, India's largest airline, said on ​Monday it ??has appointed insider ​Kiran Thadimarri as its ‌chief financial officer, replacing Gaurav Negi

Demand trends, pricing power may keep IndiGo's revenue growth strong

Higher fuel and leasing costs pushed IndiGo into a Q1 loss, but brokerages remain positive on the airline's long-term growth driven by strong demand and international expansion

InterGlobe Aviation swings to ₹238 crore Q1 loss as fuel costs rise 86%

Aircraft fuel expenses rose 85.7 per cent to ₹10,832.9 crore and accounted for 44.1 per cent of revenue, up from 28.5 per cent in the year-ago quarter

Adani considering launching airline to push into India's aviation market

The Adani Group is considering starting an airline, a move that could intensify competition in India's aviation market dominated by IndiGo and Air India

Q1 results: Infosys, Cipla, Indigo Airlines, IEX among 63 firms on July 23

Q1 results updates: Firms including Coromandel International, Mphasis, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services are also to release their April-June earnings today

Honeywell wins IndiGo avionics deal, Aeromexico to deploy runway technology

Honeywell said the IndiGo deal includes auxiliary power units, weather radar, traffic collision avoidance systems, flight management systems and aftermarket support

IndiGo share price slips 3% on oil price spike; here's what analysts say

Notably, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) accounts for about 40 per cent of airline operating expenses, making airlines highly sensitive to crude prices.

Mumbai airport halts runway ops for an hour; 4 IndiGo flights cancelled

Four IndiGo flights were cancelled and 13 arriving aircraft of various operators were diverted to nearby airports as heavy rains and gusty winds forced Mumbai international airport authorities to suspend all runway operations for an hour on Sunday, sources said. The 13 flights that were diverted due to bad weather, however, landed back in Mumbai later, they added. At the same time, 90 per cent of outbound flights were departing with a delay of an average 65 minutes and 45 per cent of the incoming flights were arriving late at Mumbai International Airport, according to live flight tracking website flightradar24.com.latest data, which was impacting passengers severely. Earlier, Mumbai International Airport, which is jointly owned by Adani Group and Airports Authority of India (AAI), in a statement said, "At approximately 10.17 am, adverse weather conditions, including strong gusty winds of up to 42 knots and reduced visibility due to heavy rain, impacted runway operations." As per ..

Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in Surat after medical emergency

An Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight was diverted to Surat on Monday evening after a three-year-old child fell unconscious on board, a senior airport official said. The child was shifted to a private hospital for treatment after the plane landed at Surat airport. After the flight took off from Ahmedabad, the child's health suddenly deteriorated during the journey, and he lost consciousness. "Sensing the emergency, the pilot informed Air Traffic Control and the flight was diverted to Surat," the senior airport official said. Following the diversion, Surat airport activated its emergency response protocol. The airport medical team, CISF personnel and IndiGo's ground staff were mobilised, he said. After the flight landed at the airport, the medical team boarded the aircraft, administered first aid to the child and shifted him by ambulance to a private hospital for further treatment, the official said. After the medical evacuation, the required technical and operational formalities

Lower crude prices, strong demand to support IndiGo earnings upgrades

Easing crude oil prices, strong demand and IndiGo's expansion plans are expected to boost earnings, while lower fuel costs could improve margins across the aviation sector

Air India plane comes in front of Indigo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport

An Air India plane came in front of an IndiGo aircraft on the same taxiway at the Ahmedabad airport after the Air India plane took a wrong turn while taxiing towards the parking bay on Wednesday evening, according to sources. IndiGo said both aircraft came to a halt at a safe distance from each other. The Mumbai-bound IndiGo plane was preparing for take off when the Air India aircraft took the wrong turn, and both planes were separated by around 200 metres on the same taxiway, the sources said. "We are aware of an incident where our flight AI 2493 operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 24 June, after landing, inadvertently took a wrong turn during taxiing," Air India said in a statement. The airline also said there was no compromise on the safety of passengers and crew, and that the aircraft was subsequently towed back to the parking bay. "The matter has been reported to the regulatory authorities and an investigation initiated," the airline said. Both planes were narrow-body ...

Noida airport becomes operational, first flight takes off for Lucknow

The commencement of commercial operations at Noida International Airport is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve passenger convenience and support economic development