According to India’s aviation regulator DGCA, the country’s airlines will be running 22,907 weekly domestic flights during the upcoming summer schedule, which begins on March 26. The airlines flew 21,941 weekly flights during the previous winter schedule, and this number increased by 4.4% to represent the current number. It’s worth noting that the summer schedule
Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization, named the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi as the top airport in India and South Asia. The airport has also improved its ranking, moving from 37th in 2022 to 36th position this year. The GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd-led consortium operates IGIA through Delhi International Airport Ltd
An internal memo cited by PTI reported that Air India has announced a second voluntary retirement offer for its non-flying staff. This offer comes after the Tata Group took control of the airline in January last year, and is similar to a previous offer. The offer is only available to permanent general cadre officers aged
To meet the increasing demand for aircraft and expand their manufacturing presence in India, Boeing Co. and Airbus SE are turning to the country for highly-skilled yet cost-effective engineers. India, being the world’s fifth-largest economy, is proving to be an attractive destination for both plane manufacturers. Airbus has plans to hire 1,000 employees in India
For technical reasons, Air India canceled the flight to the national capital, marooning roughly 300 passengers at Chicago airport since Tuesday. Despite some passengers lodging complaints, there is still no clear indication of when they will be able to fly to Delhi. At 13:30 local time on Tuesday, Gopal Krishan Solanki Radhaswami scheduled to depart
Travelers using Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi have been experiencing prolonged waiting times at both immigration and security checkpoints, causing them great inconvenience. The queues have become a significant source of frustration for those traveling to and from the airport. According to ANI, several passengers resorted to social media to voice their grievances about
After a gap of almost two years, the Pakyong airport in Sikkim resumed its flight services on Monday, March 14th, 2023. This airport, located at a height of 4,500 feet above sea level, is one of the highest airports in the country and has been a crucial addition to the state’s transportation infrastructure. According to
According to officials on Tuesday, the first phase of the Noida International Airport is progressing on schedule for timely completion with a workforce of over 2,600 individuals and more than 400 machines present on site. Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, is developing the Greenfield airport located in
The Delhi-Doha flight 6E-1736 of IndiGo was redirected to Karachi, Pakistan, because of a medical crisis on board. Sources indicate that a traveler on the plane suffered a medical emergency, but unfortunately, the rescuers could not save the individual. Upon landing, the airport’s medical staff announced the passenger’s death. IndiGo stated that it is currently
According to a senior official, India, and Russia have tentatively agreed to amend their bilateral air services agreement. This agreement would allow Russian carriers to operate up to 64 weekly flights to different cities in India. Currently, under the present agreement, India permits Russia to conduct a maximum of 52 civilian flights per week. An
