The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation following a concerning incident involving an Alliance Air aircraft. Flight 9I-882, operated by Alliance Air, took off from Mysore en route to Hyderabad when an unexpected occurrence took place. The aircraft’s fuel tank panels popped open mid-flight, prompting the immediate return of the aircraft
In a swift response to a technical snag, an IndiGo flight bound for Dehradun was compelled to make an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi. The pilot and ground control effectively managed the incident on Wednesday, ensuring the safe landing of the aircraft and the well-being of all 108 passengers
In a remarkable achievement for the Indian aviation industry, Vistara, a Tata-owned airline, has soared to new heights by securing the 16th position in the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023. Often referred to as the Oscars of the aviation industry, these awards recognize excellence and are highly regarded within the global airline community. Vistara’s
In an announcement made on Wednesday, Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, has confirmed the placement of an order for four additional Boeing 737-8 jets. This follows their previous order for 72 planes, bringing their total inventory to 76 aircraft. Among these are 23 737-8s and 53 high-capacity 737-8-200 planes. The airline stated that this additional
Paris, June 22, 2023 – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has emerged victorious once again at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards, often dubbed the Oscars of the aviation industry. The alliance clinched the coveted title of the World’s Best Airline Alliance, reaffirming its position as a leader in the global aviation landscape.
Budget airline Go First has announced the extension of flight cancellations until June 25, citing operational reasons. This decision comes after the airline had previously canceled flights until June 16. In a tweet, Go First apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers and provided a link for more information. The airline assured customers that it
In a recent development, SpiceJet has announced the temporary suspension of its flights on the Puducherry-Bengaluru-Hyderabad route until July 2, 2023. The decision, based on operational concerns, was reported by Times Now on Tuesday. SpiceJet expressed regret in informing passengers about this temporary halt in services, stating that it was necessary to address the operational
Pratt & Whitney, the aircraft engine design and manufacturing subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, has joined forces with Indian startup Awiros to introduce an innovative AI-powered aircraft engine analysis tool called Percept. The launch of this cutting-edge tool was announced at the prestigious Paris Air Show. Percept leverages Awiros’ Video Intelligence Operating System (OS) to revolutionize
The Kerala government’s plan to establish a greenfield Sabarimala international airport in Kottayam district, with an estimated cost of Rs 3411 crore, has received a significant boost. A panel from the Union Environment Ministry has recommended the project for the grant of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) for airports. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of
In under a year, the global aviation industry has experienced a remarkable transformation, transitioning from near collapse to boundless excitement and experts caution against bubble risks. Airlines, once plagued by grounded fleets and substantial losses, are now reveling in enormous profits, engaging in a competitive frenzy of record-breaking aircraft orders. On Monday, Indigo showcased the
