In a strategic move to optimize its fleet amidst a slow recovery of long-haul international routes following the COVID-19 pandemic, China Southern Airlines has announced plans to sell its entire fleet of 10 Boeing 787-8 aircraft. This decision made public on November 19, 2024, includes the sale of two GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engines and marks
Air India, the iconic Tata-owned airline, has taken a bold step towards reimagining its identity by unveiling a new logo that speaks of limitless possibilities and a forward-looking approach. The airline, under the stewardship of the Tata Group, has meticulously worked on this transformation for the past 15 months, marking a significant departure from its
NEW DELHI, August 11, 2023 – Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced on Thursday that Air India, under the guidance of the Tata Group, will harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to revolutionize its operations. Chandrasekaran emphasized that Air India is more than just a business venture for the group;
India’s Civil Aviation sector has shown remarkable growth over the last two decades; however, it has not fully capitalized on the opportunities presented by the nation’s thriving economy and demographic advantages. According to a report by a Parliamentary panel headed by Rajya Sabha MP Sujit Kumar, only 22 out of 148 operational airports in India
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture has recently submitted a report to the Parliament, urging the government to consider establishing a specialized security agency exclusively dedicated to airports. This recommendation comes in response to the surging air passenger traffic and the need for bolstered security measures in the civil aviation sector.
Vistara’s CEO Vinod Kannan announced on Monday that the airline plans to submit its response to the Competition Commission’s inquiries regarding the proposed merger with Air India by the end of this month. Kannan expressed confidence in obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals by early next year. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested additional
Veer Savarkar Airport On July 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, through video conferencing, as announced by his office on Monday. Highlighting the government’s emphasis on enhancing connectivity infrastructure, the Prime Minister’s Office expressed that the newly established facility will significantly contribute
Looks like the World Cup frenzy has already got India in its firm grip – and the India-Pakistan match is at the center of it all. All roads, and air routes, lead to the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad, which is set to host the most-awaited match between India and Pakistan on October 15. And this
Commercial flights between Chennai, India, and Jaffna, Sri Lanka, have received a significant boost with the introduction of daily flight services by Alliance Air. This increase in frequency from the previous four-times-a-week service is expected to enhance travel and trade between the two countries. The announcement to expand flight operations between Chennai and Jaffna was
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
