Mumbai, June 19, 2023: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), owned by the Adani Group, has reported a remarkable 23% year-on-year surge in passenger footfall for the month of May. The airport witnessed a surge in domestic and international passenger numbers, indicating a strong rebound in air travel. This positive trend can be attributed
Akasa Air, one of India’s leading airlines, has recently announced the introduction of an enticing new food and beverage menu for passengers traveling across its network. The airline aims to enhance the in-flight dining experience with the launch of Café Akasa, an inflight meal service that offers a wide range of delectable options. The new
In a concerning turn of events, an IndiGo aircraft operating its Bengaluru-Ahmedabad flight experienced a tail strike during landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, marking the second such incident in just five days. The Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA) has swiftly responded by ordering the grounding of the pilots of the aircraft involved in the
India’s domestic air passenger traffic witnessed a significant growth of 15 percent in May 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The total number of passengers soared to 132.67 lahks, a substantial increase from 114.67 lakh passengers in May 2022.
Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd, an aircraft lessor, has filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate the corporate insolvency plea resolution process against SpiceJet, a leading Indian airline, postponed by NCLT. However, the NCLT adjourned the matter on Monday, and it is now expected to be listed for hearing
In a move aimed at simplifying and facilitating the process for Indian airlines to expand their international operations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a significant reduction in regulatory requirements. The DGCA, which oversees civil aviation operations in India, has streamlined the approval process by reducing the existing 33-point checklist to a
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has scheduled the next hearing for aircraft lessor Wilmington’s insolvency plea against SpiceJet on June 16, 2023, according to news agency ANI. Wilmington had previously approached the NCLT to initiate insolvency proceedings against the airline. In May, Wilmington Trust SP Services, along with two other lessors, Sabarmati Aviation Leasing
In a recent development, it has been reported that the family of Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, is considering the potential sale of a portion of their stake in InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of the Indian airline. According to CNBC Awaaz, the family is likely to sell between 5-8% of their stake,
Yesterday, flight operations in Mumbai were disrupted by Cyclone Biparjoy. The city experienced heavy rain and gusty winds as the cyclone intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and moved toward Gujarat. The adverse weather conditions in the evening resulted in the disruption of several flights. Passengers faced various inconveniences, including flight cancellations, delays, and
Air India has taken a significant step towards enhancing flight connectivity between Mangaluru and Mumbai by introducing a second daily flight on this route. The new flight service commenced operations on June 10, closely following IndiGo’s addition of a third daily flight on the Mumbai-Mangaluru route on May 22. Passengers can expect the introduction of
