Go First, the low-cost airline owned by the Wadias has announced the cancellation of all flights until May 26, citing “operational reasons.” The airline had initially planned to resume flights on May 24 but has now extended the suspension. In a statement, Go First apologized for the inconvenience caused and directed customers to visit their
Sanjeev Kapoor, the former CEO-designate of Jet Airways, recently joins Saudi national airline Saudia as an advisor to its Director General, Ibrahim Al-Omar. Kapoor’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Saudia as the airline aims to expand its operations and align with the country’s ambitious infrastructure plans. The airline has already announced its intention
IndiGo, a no-frills airline, has added a second Boeing 777 aircraft to its fleet. This wide-body aircraft will be used for flights between Mumbai and Istanbul. Previously, IndiGo operated a fleet of narrow-body Airbus planes in a single-class configuration for over 16 years. Earlier this year, the airline began operating twin-aisle aircraft with a leased
SpiceJet’s subsidiary, SpiceXpress, and Logistics will receive a USD 100 million investment from a UK-based group. This investment comes at a crucial time for SpiceJet, as it faces financial challenges and an insolvency plea from an aircraft lessor. Recently, the main airline separated SpiceXpress to focus on its logistics operations. SpiceXpress In addition, SpiceJet announced
According to Star Air CEO Simran Singh Tiwana, the Indian market holds significant potential for regional aviation. Tiwana believes that if an operator makes strategic choices, sustaining business will not be an issue. The airline is aiming to double its passenger volumes this year by expanding its fleet and introducing three new destinations, excluding the
New Delhi: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has reaffirmed its focus on the Indian market by launching a new class for travelers on its flights between Amsterdam and various cities in India. Recognizing India as the world’s third largest and rapidly growing aviation market, the airline aims to strengthen its presence in the country. KLM is
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator, issued a fine of Rs 30 lakh due to shortcomings in addressing a “safety-sensitive issue” related to an incident on a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27. During the flight, a pilot allowed a female friend to enter the cockpit. Additionally, the regulatory authority has suspended
When Jehangir Wadia, commonly known as Jeh, embarked on the journey of founding Go First airline at the young age of 32, skeptics viewed it as nothing more than a lavish plaything for the affluent scion. However, this venture represented a natural progression across generations. Almost three centuries earlier, Jeh’s ancestor Lovji Nusserwanjee Wadia had
The burning smell in the cabin diverted a Singapore-bound IndiGo flight from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to Kualanamu airport, Medan (Indonesia) on Tuesday. IndiGo, the airline, confirmed the incident and stated that they are flying an alternate aircraft to Kualanamu to fly the stranded passengers to their destination. The flight, identified as A320ceo operating 6E-1007,
Twenty-five years ago, when the number of Indians flying annually was equivalent to the current monthly figure, two state-owned airlines dominated half of the domestic aviation market. However, in March of this year, a single private airline accounted for 57% of the 13 million tickets sold. While India’s embrace of capitalism has led to higher
