DGCA Clears IndiGo’s Flights to Almaty from Sep 5: What’s the Catch?

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given its nod to IndiGo’s ambitious international expansion plans, allowing the country’s largest airline to commence flight services to Almaty, Kazakhstan. This approval comes as a major milestone for IndiGo as it strives to establish its presence in the global aviation market. IndiGo’s Ambitious International

Will Security Checks at Major Indian Airports Soon Take Less Time

Major Indian metro airports are introducing the revolutionary Computed Tomography technology (CTiX machines) in a move aimed at enhancing passenger experience and expediting security procedures. These state-of-the-art machines will eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronic items and liquids from their cabin bags during X-ray screening, resulting in faster passenger security queues. However, the

Akasa Air International Ambitions: Do They Really Get Wings? Co Adds 20th Aircraft to Fleet!

On Tuesday, Akasa Air proudly announced that the airline has expanded its fleet by adding the 20th aircraft, fulfilling the regulatory requirement to become eligible for international operations. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s journey and opens the doors to global destinations for the airline. First in Asia: Introducing the Boeing 737-8-200

Are NCLT Notices to Go First Lenders and IBBI Linked to Ticket Refunds?

In a significant development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has issued notices to Go First’s Committee of Creditors (CoC) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) regarding the issue of ticket refunds. The resolution professional (RP) of the beleaguered airline approached the court seeking a refund of ₹597.5 crore for tickets booked

DGCA Gives Air India and IndiGo an In-Principle Nod to Import Aircraft: What’s Behind This Decision?

In a significant development for the Indian aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted in-principle approval to Air India and IndiGo, two of the country’s major airlines, to import aircraft. General VK Singh (Retd), the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, made the announcement during a written reply

Zero Tolerance for Unruly Passengers: BCAS Chief Zulfiquar Hasan Sends a Stern Message

Zulfiquar Hasan, the Chief of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), delivered a stern message to unruly airline passengers, emphasizing that the authorities will not tolerate such behavior and will enforce the law of the land against those who disrupt the safety and peace onboard flights. The issue of unruly passengers has been a

AIX Connect Move: Manager Removed from Duty for these reasons, Officials Apologize to Karnataka Governor

Bengaluru airport was the scene of an unfortunate incident last week, as a flight of budget airline AIX Connect departed without Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on board. The incident, which resulted in a complaint lodged by the Governor’s office, has prompted immediate action from AIX Connect, with the removal of the airport manager involved and

AI Express Flight Faces ‘Technical Problem’: Landing with Emergency Declaration

In a dramatic turn of events, an AI Express flight carrying 154 passengers from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah faced technical difficulties shortly after take-off and was forced to make an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The incident took place on Monday morning, prompting the airport authority to declare a full emergency at the International Airport.
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