Aircraft lessor Pembroke Aircraft Leasing 11 has taken its case to the Delhi High Court, seeking a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister its aircraft currently on lease with Go First. Pembroke Aircraft Leasing 11 has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court after the Directorate General of Civil
Kolkata, India – In a bid to strengthen its domestic connectivity and cater to the increasing demand for international travel, low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced the introduction of biweekly flights between Bangkok and Kolkata starting June 3. The airline aims to provide customers with enhanced flight options and seamless connectivity within Southeast Asia. Vinay Malhotra,
In a significant development, Air India and Air India Express have joined forces to operate exclusive Haj flights, catering to the needs of pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. The two carriers will undertake the responsibility of transporting approximately 19,000 pilgrims from Jaipur, Chennai, Kozhikode, and Kannur to the holy cities of Jeddah and Medina. This
The NCLAT, in the Jet Airways case, stated that it will decide on May 30 whether to restrain SBI, the lead lender, from cashing performance bank guarantees worth Rs 150 crore as requested by the winning bidder, Jalan Kalrock Consortium. The appellate tribunal also urged both parties to cooperate in implementing the resolution plan for
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal upheld the insolvency proceedings against financially struggling airline Go First on Monday, dealing a blow to the leasing companies attempting to reclaim their aircraft. According to Reuters, several leasing companies, including GY Aviation Lease and SMBC Aviation Capital, contested a tribunal’s decision to grant bankruptcy protection to Go Airlines
IoTechWorld, a prominent drone manufacturer, announced on Monday its plans to operationalize seven drone pilot training organizations (RPTOs) in five states by the end of July. These training organizations will have a combined capacity to train 360 aspiring drone pilots annually. The states where the RPTOs will be established are Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, and
Akasa Air has introduced an exciting new promotion called the “Take Off Tuesday” sale, exclusively for travelers who are planning to fly on Tuesdays. This special sale, which was launched on Monday, offers discounted fares for Tuesday travel starting from May 22, 2023. Akasa Air The main highlight of this promotion is the opportunity for
In a highly anticipated announcement of its full-year results, Singapore Airlines (SIA) exceeded expectations after delivering exceptional financial performance for consecutive quarters. The renowned national carrier of Singapore achieved a remarkable milestone by reporting its highest annual profit in 76 years. For the fiscal year ending in March 2023, the SIA Group achieved a record
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has made a remarkable comeback, achieving a profit of Rs 3,400 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023. This positive financial performance can be attributed to the significant increase in domestic air traffic following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation sector. In the previous two
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently convened a follow-up meeting with representatives from airlines and airport operators to address the crucial issue of infrastructure and manpower planning for the upcoming peak travel season. The objective of this gathering was to ensure smooth processing for passengers at major metro airports by focusing on five touchpoints and
