In a concerning turn of events, an IndiGo aircraft operating its Bengaluru-Ahmedabad flight experienced a tail strike during landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, marking the second such incident in just five days. The Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA) has swiftly responded by ordering the grounding of the pilots of the aircraft involved in the
India’s domestic air passenger traffic witnessed a significant growth of 15 percent in May 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The total number of passengers soared to 132.67 lahks, a substantial increase from 114.67 lakh passengers in May 2022.
Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd, an aircraft lessor, has filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate the corporate insolvency plea resolution process against SpiceJet, a leading Indian airline, postponed by NCLT. However, the NCLT adjourned the matter on Monday, and it is now expected to be listed for hearing
Singapore Airlines made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing that JoAnn Tan would be appointed as the airline’s first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment comes as Tan Kai Ping, the previous CFO, transitions into the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) within the company. JoAnn Tan, who currently serves as the Senior Vice
In a move aimed at simplifying and facilitating the process for Indian airlines to expand their international operations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a significant reduction in regulatory requirements. The DGCA, which oversees civil aviation operations in India, has streamlined the approval process by reducing the existing 33-point checklist to a
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has scheduled the next hearing for aircraft lessor Wilmington’s insolvency plea against SpiceJet on June 16, 2023, according to news agency ANI. Wilmington had previously approached the NCLT to initiate insolvency proceedings against the airline. In May, Wilmington Trust SP Services, along with two other lessors, Sabarmati Aviation Leasing
In a recent development, it has been reported that the family of Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, is considering the potential sale of a portion of their stake in InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of the Indian airline. According to CNBC Awaaz, the family is likely to sell between 5-8% of their stake,
Yesterday, flight operations in Mumbai were disrupted by Cyclone Biparjoy. The city experienced heavy rain and gusty winds as the cyclone intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and moved toward Gujarat. The adverse weather conditions in the evening resulted in the disruption of several flights. Passengers faced various inconveniences, including flight cancellations, delays, and
In a significant development, Wilmington Trust SP Services, an aircraft lessor, has taken legal action by moving the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet, one of India’s leading budget carriers. News agency ANI reported on June 11 that aircraft lessor Wilmington Trust SP Services has moved the National Company Law
Air India has taken a significant step towards enhancing flight connectivity between Mangaluru and Mumbai by introducing a second daily flight on this route. The new flight service commenced operations on June 10, closely following IndiGo’s addition of a third daily flight on the Mumbai-Mangaluru route on May 22. Passengers can expect the introduction of
