A SpiceJet flight, SG83, was forced to make an emergency landing at Kolkata airport in the early hours of Monday after the pilot noticed a broken engine blade. Carrying 178 passengers and six crew members, the Boeing 737 had taken off from the Kolkata airport at 1.09 am to travel to Bangkok. Upon taking off,
Chief Campbell Wilson of Air India announced on Monday that they will rename the full-service carrier following the merger with Vistara to Air India. He stated that this was due to Air India being more widely recognized outside of India, as the group strives to become a major international aviation player. He also mentioned that
The Himachal Pradesh government has given the green light to the construction of eight heliports in various districts of the state this year. They took this decision with the intention of promoting tourism and kick-starting their economy. Deputy Commissioners have identified land for the heliports in six districts and the consultancy work, run by Pawan
Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has announced a record order of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing Co, with a list price of $70 billion. This is an immense step forward in the company’s expansion of long-haul international operations. The provisional deal consists of 220 planes from Boeing and 250 from Airbus, making
On 27th February 2023, PM Modi inaugurated the Shivamogga airport in Karnataka, which is the state’s newest airport. The region expects this airport to boost tourism, trade, and commerce. Here are some key things to know about this airport: Location: The Shivamogga airport is located in the Sogane village of the Shivamogga district, which is
Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is on the lookout to recruit more than 4,200 cabin crew members and 900 pilots in 2023 as the airline grows its domestic and international operations. Currently, Air India operates 113 aircraft with a team of 1,600 pilots. A lack of crew caused the cancellation of their instances
An emergency was declared at the International Airport in the state capital on Friday when a Dammam-bound flight from Calicut was diverted due to a suspected hydraulic failure. Sources at the airport reported that the flight landed at 12.15 PM. Sources reported that the Air-India Express IX 385, with 182 passengers, experienced a tailstrike during
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday welcomed the authorization for Israeli carriers to fly over Oman as a “great day” for the aviation industry. This new route will directly connect Israel to India and establish the country as the main transit point for travel between Europe and Asia. “We’ve crossed a major milestone in our
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a low-cost carrier, announced that they are ready to launch flight operations to Kolkata from Abu Dhabi starting March 15. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the service between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, and Abu Dhabi International Airport will be available three times a week
IndiGo – India’s largest airline – is offering a fantastic sale on domestic flights! With tickets as low as Rs 2,093, you can make the most of this amazing opportunity and book your tickets to destinations across the country. Hurry and make the most of this offer, as it is only valid till February 25,
