The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that it will be conducting a special audit of Go First’s facilities in the national capital and Mumbai from July 4th to 6th. The audit is a crucial step before approving the airline’s revival plan and the resumption of its flights, according to a senior official
The iconic mascot of Air India, Maharaja, finds himself at the crossroads of retirement or a potential revival as he enters his late seventies. Back in 1946, Bobby Kooka, the Commercial Director of Air India, joined forces with Umesh Rao, an artist from the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson, to create this celebrated brand symbol.
Go First, the cash-strapped airline currently undergoing insolvency resolution, has announced the extension of the cancellation of its scheduled flights until July 6. This comes as the airline has faced financial difficulties, leading to a suspension of operations since May 3. According to PTI, Go First has had to repeatedly extend flight cancellations due to
The aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will examine the documents submitted by Go First, the budget carrier currently undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, as part of its revival plan. Sources indicate that the DGCA will also conduct an audit to assess the airline’s operational preparedness before granting permission for Go First
Indian aerospace suppliers are experiencing an unprecedented surge in jet orders from the country’s leading carriers, which is fueling the growth of domestic parts manufacturing and aircraft repairs. However, these suppliers argue that the government needs to provide greater support to foster production. India has become a pivotal market for aerospace due to the escalating
Go First, an airline facing a severe crisis has announced an extension of its flight cancellations until June 30, citing operational reasons. Initially, the airline had stated that operations would remain suspended until June 25. The decision comes as the cash-strapped carrier continues to grapple with the grounding of its aircraft since May 3. In
Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal-3 has implemented a self-baggage drop facility, aiming to reduce waiting times by 15-20 minutes. This convenient service is now available for domestic flyers as well. Initially, the facility was exclusive to IndiGo passengers, but plans are underway to expand it to other airlines such as Air India, Vistara, Air
Police stated on Monday that they have apprehended a man for reportedly engaging in disruptive behavior during a flight. The incident involved the individual allegedly defecating, urinating, and spitting in row 9 of an Air India Mumbai-Delhi flight, identified as AIC 866, which occurred on June 24. According to the filed FIR, the passenger, identified
Severe weather conditions forced the diversion of an Air India flight carrying over 150 passengers from Delhi-Port Blair, resulting in an unexpected overnight stay in Visakhapatnam. The passengers experienced frustration as they were unable to reach their intended destination due to the adverse weather. Air India expressed its sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused to
Passengers flying through Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) will now have a new and improved way of experiencing the airport with the launch of ‘BLR Pulse’ – a personalized digital travel buddy designed to cater to their needs. In collaboration with GrayMatter Software Services, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of BLR Airport,
