Airbus experienced a significant surge in demand from India in June, resulting in a total of 1,044 net orders for the first half of the year, according to recent data. The company officially recorded orders for 500 aircraft from IndiGo, a budget carrier, and 250 from Air India, which were announced or finalized during the
According to the resolution professional of the grounded airline, Go First, it plans to challenge the Delhi High Court’s ruling that allows its lessors to inspect the aircraft. The resolution professional points out inconsistencies between this order and the one issued by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in the case. Go First, a cash-strapped
Akasa Air, a relatively new player in the aviation industry, has announced its plans to expand its workforce and fleet size. Despite recent reports suggesting a high attrition rate among cabin crew members, the airline remains optimistic about its growth prospects. According to a statement released by the company on Thursday, Akasa Air expects to
Officials have announced that the Uttar Pradesh government has released a notification stating their intention to conduct a ‘social impact assessment’ (SIA) for the acquisition of an additional 2,053 hectares of land for the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar. The SIA will be carried out by Gautam Buddh University and is expected to
In a significant development for the cash-strapped airline Go First, the Delhi High Court has granted access to aircraft lessors to carry out necessary inspections and maintenance on leased aircraft. The court directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other relevant authorities to allow the lessors to access and inspect the aircraft at
The Delhi HC has upheld the Centre’s decision to reduce allowances for Air India pilots during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, stating that the pilots, who were still earning significant amounts despite the cuts, cannot claim to be victims when many others in the country had lost their livelihoods. Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and
According to news agencies, the Delhi High Court granted permission to leasing companies to conduct inspections and maintenance on aircraft leased to Go First. However, the court ruled that the leasing companies are still unable to repossess the aircraft as the airline’s operations remain halted. Go First’s lessors have been actively seeking to recover the
New Delhi, July 6, 2023 – In a significant move aimed at fostering cooperation in the realm of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has joined hands with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This collaboration between the two regulatory bodies will facilitate the
In a recent development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has postponed the insolvency plea filed by aircraft engine lessor, Willis Lease Finance Corporation, against SpiceJet. The NCLT has rescheduled the hearing for July 21, thereby granting both parties additional time to present their arguments and evidence. Willis Lease initiated the insolvency petition under Section
In a recent incident, a SpiceJet aircraft traveling from Dubai to Kochi experienced a tyre blowout but managed to make a safe landing, as reported by the airline. The SpiceJet airline confirmed that they detected the burst tyre on the aircraft after it had safely landed on Tuesday morning. At this point, specific details regarding
