New Delhi – A Chennai-bound Indigo flight was forced to return to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi shortly after take-off on Saturday night due to an engine snag, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E-2789, which safely made an emergency landing back at the
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, has announced the commencement of Haj flights from Kannur and Kozhikode airports in Kerala, India. On June 4, Air India Express will begin operating special charter flights from Kannur and Kozhikode airports in Kerala, India. The airline also decided to introduce these services after successfully securing the
Air India, under the leadership of Tata Group since January last year, is actively working towards enhancing its services. In its pursuit of improvement, the airline has implemented a digitalized customer feedback mechanism that involves sending out daily questionnaires to passengers. This proactive approach has yielded a positive response, with a significant number of customers
May has been a month marked by constant turbulence following the crash of Go First and the subsequent suspension of flights from May 3rd. The aftermath has led to increased airfares, concerns among aircraft lessors, and thousands of employees facing an uncertain future. Despite these challenges, efforts are underway to revive the budget airline, and
According to a report from CNBC-TV18, budget airline Go First has submitted its re-launch proposal to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The airline plans to resume operations one week after receiving approval from the DGCA and the Committee of Creditors (CoC) for its business plan. The report states that Go First intends to
Airfares on several popular leisure routes have experienced a significant surge, causing inconvenience for summer tourists and disrupting their travel budgets. An example of this is the Delhi-Leh return fare, which recently reached Rs 52,000, equivalent to the fare for a return trip from Delhi to Paris. The current peak demand season has contributed to
Fly91, an upcoming airline led by experienced aviation professionals, made an exciting announcement today as it unveiled its brand logo and tagline – Bharat Unbound. This milestone brings them one step closer to their goal of soaring through the Indian skies by the upcoming winter season. In addition to the logo reveal, Fly91 has revamped
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing the safety of helicopter operations in the Himalayas. In response to recent helicopter crashes and accidents in the region, the DGCA has introduced additional guidelines specifically aimed at chopper pilots operating in the challenging terrain of the Himalayas, especially during the
Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, made a significant announcement regarding the future of airport development in India. He revealed an ambitious plan to invest a staggering Rs 1 lakh crores in airports in the upcoming period. In addition, Scindia emphasized that the government has formulated comprehensive expansion strategies for both airports and metros.
In a significant development for Karnataka’s aviation sector, the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the night landing facility at Kalaburagi Airport. DGCA released an official statement confirming the approval of the night landing facility at Kalaburagi Airport in Karnataka. This decision is expected to greatly enhance the airport’s operational capabilities and contribute to
