In a bid to address the concerns raised by India’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Air India CEO Chief Executive Campbell Wilson recently held talks with the antitrust head regarding the pending merger with sister airline Vistara. Tata Group, which acquired Air India last year, is closely scrutinizing the planned merger with
IndiGo, India’s leading domestic airline, has reached a significant milestone in its history by operating 1,900 flights per day on its 17th anniversary. That means the airline is doing more than 1 flight per minute. The achievement showcases the unwavering support and trust that customers have placed in the airline over the years. Pieter Elbers,
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given its nod to IndiGo’s ambitious international expansion plans, allowing the country’s largest airline to commence flight services to Almaty, Kazakhstan. This approval comes as a major milestone for IndiGo as it strives to establish its presence in the global aviation market. IndiGo’s Ambitious International
Major Indian metro airports are introducing the revolutionary Computed Tomography technology (CTiX machines) in a move aimed at enhancing passenger experience and expediting security procedures. These state-of-the-art machines will eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronic items and liquids from their cabin bags during X-ray screening, resulting in faster passenger security queues. However, the
On Tuesday, Akasa Air proudly announced that the airline has expanded its fleet by adding the 20th aircraft, fulfilling the regulatory requirement to become eligible for international operations. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s journey and opens the doors to global destinations for the airline. First in Asia: Introducing the Boeing 737-8-200
In a significant development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has issued notices to Go First’s Committee of Creditors (CoC) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) regarding the issue of ticket refunds. The resolution professional (RP) of the beleaguered airline approached the court seeking a refund of ₹597.5 crore for tickets booked
In a significant development for the Indian aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted in-principle approval to Air India and IndiGo, two of the country’s major airlines, to import aircraft. General VK Singh (Retd), the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, made the announcement during a written reply
Zulfiquar Hasan, the Chief of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), delivered a stern message to unruly airline passengers, emphasizing that the authorities will not tolerate such behavior and will enforce the law of the land against those who disrupt the safety and peace onboard flights. The issue of unruly passengers has been a
In a move aimed at bolstering aviation security measures, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has announced plans to deploy full-body scanners at airports across India in a phased manner. BCAS chief Zulfiquar Hasan stated on Monday that the process is expected to commence at major airports within a year. The decision comes in
Bengaluru airport was the scene of an unfortunate incident last week, as a flight of budget airline AIX Connect departed without Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on board. The incident, which resulted in a complaint lodged by the Governor’s office, has prompted immediate action from AIX Connect, with the removal of the airport manager involved and
