Uncertainty looms over the revival of Jet Airways as its air operator’s certificate (AOC) expired on Friday, raising concerns about the airline’s flying permit. The Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC), the winning bidder for Jet Airways during the insolvency resolution proceedings, has remained silent on the status of the AOC. Jet Airways has been grounded since
The government urges airlines to maintain reasonable and balanced air ticket prices in response to the recent surge in fares on specific routes, particularly following the suspension of flights by troubled airline Go First. Although there are no intentions to regulate airfares, a senior official emphasized the importance of avoiding substantial discrepancies between ticket prices
According to official data released on Friday, domestic airlines transported 129 million passengers in April, marking a more than 22% increase compared to the same period last year. However, the number of domestic air travelers in April, which stood at 128.88 million, was slightly lower than the 128.93 million recorded in March. In April 2022,
Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) has achieved the prestigious Platinum rating in the Airports Council International (ACI)’s Green Airports Recognition (GAR) program 2023, in the category of under 8 million passengers per year. The ACI-Asia-Pacific awarded MIA this rating, acknowledging the airport’s unwavering dedication and achievements in implementing green sustainability initiatives, according to a statement released
Air India, under the leadership of CEO Campbell Wilson, has made significant strides in its recruitment efforts this year, hiring over 3,900 individuals, including 2,400 cabin crew members and 500 pilots, since the start of 2023, including Air India Express. Wilson emphasized the airline’s commitment to expanding its recruitment and training capabilities, aiming to bolster
India is taking significant steps towards reducing emissions in the aviation sector by aiming for nationwide adoption of 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. The announcement was made by India’s oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday. Unlike the United States and the European Union, India does not currently have policies in place governing
Go First’s insolvency proceedings have raised concerns in India’s civil aviation sector, according to Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Civil Aviation Minister. In response to the crisis, Scindia expressed his belief that the ministry should support the airlines and work towards the early resumption of flights. Jyotiraditya Scindia Scindia acknowledged that while every company must manage its
In a recent statement, the President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia, Remi Maillard, expressed his concerns about the insolvency filing within the growing Indian market. While not directly mentioning Go First, Maillard referred to a leading airline filing for insolvency as a “depressing” development during a time when the Indian market
In a recent announcement, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the government’s ambitious plan for the country’s thriving aviation market. With the domestic aviation sector showing remarkable growth, Scindia emphasized the need for a “massive game plan” to harness its full potential. During the curtain raiser event for the upcoming ‘Wing India 2024’ conference in
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has granted SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost airline, an extension until July 18 to pay the settlement amount owed to Credit Suisse. The decision came during a hearing on Wednesday, presided over by Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli. SpiceJet The settlement amount is part of a $24-million dispute
