Category: Aviation News

Air India’s staff privilege leaves policy to undergo revision from April 1st

An internal communication from Air India states that the airline will be revising its policy on privilege leaves for both permanent and full-term contract staff from the next financial year. The revised policy will align with “prevailing market conditions”. Effective from April 1, the accumulation limit for Privilege Leaves (PLs) for all Air India’s employees

Official: AIESL Divestment to Bring Positive Impact on Civil Aviation Industry

A senior government official stated that the disinvestment of Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) would benefit the country’s civil aviation industry. Rajiv Bansal, the Civil Aviation Secretary, confidently expressed that he expects the disinvestment to be successful in the coming months. He also highlighted that AIESL had a strong “topline and bottom line,” indicating

Boeing: India may require 31,000 Pilots in the Next Two Decades

Boeing has highlighted India’s need for 31,000 pilots and 26,000 mechanics over the next two decades, as demand for aircraft continues to surge. Boeing India President Salil Gupte stated that the South Asian region is expected to maintain its position as the world’s fastest-growing market in the aviation industry for the next 20 years. Speaking

Boeing and Airbus increase efforts to recruit skilled talent in India

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

Air India travelers stranded at Chicago airport, awaiting updates on their flight to Delhi

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

IndiGo Flight from Delhi to Doha Makes Emergency Landing in Karachi for Medical Assistance

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
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