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
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, has announced the addition of two non-stop daily flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, thereby enhancing the international connectivity of Lucknow Airport. Commencing operations on July 12, these new flights are expected to bolster the airport’s average international flight count from 13 to 17 flights per day, according to
In a recent media roundtable held in Delhi, Sean Doyle, the CEO of British Airways, revealed that the airline is experiencing a significant surge in demand from India, leading to a more balanced growth trajectory. Doyle emphasized the importance of India as a key market for British Airways, stating that the airline is actively looking
The iconic mascot of Air India, Maharaja, finds himself at the crossroads of retirement or a potential revival as he enters his late seventies. Back in 1946, Bobby Kooka, the Commercial Director of Air India, joined forces with Umesh Rao, an artist from the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson, to create this celebrated brand symbol.
