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
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 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
The European Union (EU) competition regulators have announced the reopening of an investigation into the 1-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) recapitalization of Swedish airline SAS by Denmark and Sweden. This decision comes after an EU court annulled the regulators’ previous ruling on the matter in 2020. In a statement released on Tuesday, the European Commission confirmed that
Passengers flying with SpiceJet Ltd., a financially struggling airline, have been experiencing the highest number of flight disruptions in India, which happens to be the world’s fastest-growing aviation market. As the busy summer travel season approaches, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported that only 61% of SpiceJet’s flights departed on time from the country’s
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, has recently announced the commencement of its flight services to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Starting from August 8, 2023, travelers can now book their tickets to this exciting destination. In a press release, IndiGo expressed its enthusiasm for introducing these new flights, stating that it not only caters
The price of jet fuel or ATF witnessed a 1.65 percent hike on Saturday, marking the first increase in rates after four months of reductions prompted by declining oil prices. In the national capital, the cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) rose by Rs 1,476.79 per kilolitre, equivalent to 1.65 percent, reaching Rs 90,779.88 per
Starting Saturday, airline passengers who have already endured numerous weather-related flight delays may face additional disruptions. This is due to the anticipated activation of new 5G systems by wireless providers near major airports. Aviation groups have long expressed concerns about the potential interference of 5G signals with aircraft equipment, particularly devices that rely on radio
