Since taking control of Air India from the government in January last year, the Tata Group has implemented several strategies to revitalize the struggling airline. These initiatives include placing an enormous order for 470 aircraft and expanding their international operations. The Tata Group currently oversees four airlines: Air India, Air India Express, AIX Connect, and
Passengers flying with SpiceJet Ltd., a financially struggling airline, have been experiencing the highest number of flight disruptions in India, which happens to be the world’s fastest-growing aviation market. As the busy summer travel season approaches, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported that only 61% of SpiceJet’s flights departed on time from the country’s
In a surprising turn of events, the strategic disinvestment of Pawan Hans has been canceled by the government. The bidding consortium Star9 Mobility Pvt Ltd, which emerged as the winning bidder, has been disqualified due to pending legal cases. The cancellation of the sale has left the future of the helicopter service provider, Pawan Hans,
New Delhi, July 3, 2023 – SpiceJet, one of India’s leading airline companies, announced on Monday that it has successfully completed the repayment of a loan worth Rs 100 crore to City Union Bank. With the payment of the final tranche of Rs 25 crore on June 30, 2023, SpiceJet has effectively closed the entire
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport experienced a significant upswing in passenger footfall in June 2023, with nearly five lakh travelers passing through its gates, representing a remarkable 15% increase compared to the same month last year. This surge in passenger traffic indicates a strong resurgence of air travel in the region after the
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, has recently announced the commencement of its flight services to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Starting from August 8, 2023, travelers can now book their tickets to this exciting destination. In a press release, IndiGo expressed its enthusiasm for introducing these new flights, stating that it not only caters
On Friday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation made an announcement, providing an update on the progress of the construction of the Ayodhya airport. They announced that they expect to finish the airport by September 2023. According to the ministry, the new airport will be designed to accommodate A-320/B-737 type of Aircraft and is being developed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted a recent analysis of data revealing a significant decline in the average prices of air tickets on various domestic routes, including the popular Delhi-Mumbai route. This development comes as a relief to travelers who have experienced a sharp surge in airfares, particularly following the suspension of
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, has announced the addition of two non-stop daily flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, thereby enhancing the international connectivity of Lucknow Airport. Commencing operations on July 12, these new flights are expected to bolster the airport’s average international flight count from 13 to 17 flights per day, according to
In an effort to enhance aviation safety, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a mandate to airlines, urging them to enforce and uphold regulations governing cockpit access. The DGCA has taken this step in response to recent incidents where airlines allowed unauthorized individuals into the cockpit during scheduled flights, which raised concerns
