Air India has imposed a two-year flying ban on an individual for causing physical harm to two female cabin crew members during a Delhi-London flight on April 10, according to a source. The cabin crew supervisor had filed a complaint against the passenger, identified as Jaskirat Singh Padda, a 25-year-old from Punjab, and the Delhi
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
Boeing, the leading aircraft manufacturer in the United States, emphasized that the ongoing crisis at Go First will not alter the growth trajectory and macro trends of the Indian civil aviation market. Additionally, Boeing expressed that legislative clarity regarding aircraft leasing aspects will offer greater reassurance to aircraft lessors. India currently holds the position as
Air India announced its plans to establish an engineering warehouse near Delhi airport, with the aim of resolving aircraft defects at an accelerated pace. The warehouse, spanning 57,000 square feet, is set to become operational next month. As part of the airline’s revival efforts under the ownership of Tata Group, Air India is actively recruiting
Indian aviation has been placed on a watchlist with a negative outlook by a global aviation leasing watchdog, citing its failure to adhere to international aircraft repossession standards following the bankruptcy protection granted to airline Go First. The Aviation Working Group (AWG), an organization based in the UK that monitors leasing and financing laws on
India has emerged as a significant potential market for aircraft sales, according to Boeing, the renowned US aircraft manufacturer. Amid concerns raised by aircraft lessors in the wake of the Go First crisis, Boeing has assured stakeholders that it will collaborate to the best of its abilities to address the challenges. Ryan Weir, Vice President
According to a senior official, the Indian government has made the decision to reassign the Haj flights originally planned for Go First, a crisis-hit airline, to IndiGo and two Saudi Arabian airlines. This decision comes in light of the uncertainty surrounding cash-strapped Go First, which has ceased all flights since May 3. The National Company
In a new twist to the ongoing financial crisis faced by Go First Airlines, one of its aircraft lessors, SMBC Aviation Capital, has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to challenge its recent order. The order, which admitted Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency and initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings, also granted
The dispute between Go First Airlines and Pratt and Whitney (P&W) may escalate into a legal battle, as the US jet manufacturer has responded to the budget airline’s claim that P&W is responsible for its financial woes and subsequent bankruptcy. A spokesperson from Pratt & Whitney stated, “Go First’s allegations that Pratt & Whitney is
