Category: INDIAN AVIATION NEWS

From take-off to crash landing: A look at India’s private airlines’ turbulent history

Several private airlines in India have had a similar fate – they took off swiftly, only to eventually crash or be acquired by others. Some of the more prominent names include Chennai, NEPC Airlines, Damania Airways, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Deccan Aviation, and Paramount Airways. Despite the setbacks, a few airlines have managed to continue

Aviation minister: Government aiding Go First, emphasizes the need for patience in the judicial process

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that the government has provided all possible assistance to the crisis-stricken airline, Go First, which has filed for insolvency and canceled flights on May 3rd and 4th. A severe financial crisis has been grappling with the airline as the unavailability of Pratt & Whitney engines has grounded over half

Scindia urges patience in the Go First case, emphasizes the need for the judicial process

On Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized the need for patience and adherence to the judicial process in the case of Go First, a budget airline facing financial difficulties due to engine supply issues. Scindia stated that the Indian government is assisting the airline in every possible manner to resolve the issue and is

DGCA issues show cause notice to Go First as the airline files for insolvency proceedings and suspends flights

The Wadia group owns Go First, but the airline has filed for insolvency resolution due to its inability to meet financial obligations. The airline has cited the “faulty engines” from US company Pratt & Whitney as the reason for grounding 50% of its fleet. CEO Kaushik Khona has confirmed that the airline has submitted an

India commits to global climate action in civil aviation from 2027

India has announced its plans to join the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) from 2027. The Parliament’s Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced at a meeting held in New Delhi on May 2nd, 2023. Minister of Civil
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