Starting May 23, IndiGo, a low-cost airline, will begin operating direct flights between Goa and Dehradun, connecting these popular tourist destinations. The direct flight route will link Manohar International Airport (Mopa) in Goa with Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Rohan Khaunte, the Minister of Tourism for Goa, has scheduled to board the inaugural flight

The insolvency resolution proceedings initiated by Go First Airline have raised concerns among aircraft lessors who are unable to reclaim the leased planes. These proceedings legally prevent lessors from repossessing the aircraft. The bankruptcy court’s decision will also increase India’s risk profile, leading to higher risk premiums charged by lessors to other local airlines. Consequently,

Akasa Air, a rapidly growing airline, has announced the expansion of its training and development center. The airline has expanded its training and development center, located in Gurugram, India, as part of the Akasa Air Learning Academy (AALA), which will actively train over 700 aviation professionals, which include pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and airport services

SpiceJet’s subsidiary, SpiceXpress, and Logistics will receive a USD 100 million investment from a UK-based group. This investment comes at a crucial time for SpiceJet, as it faces financial challenges and an insolvency plea from an aircraft lessor. Recently, the main airline separated SpiceXpress to focus on its logistics operations. SpiceXpress In addition, SpiceJet announced

The NCLAT has scheduled a hearing for the appeal filed by three Go First lessors, namely SMBC Aviation Capital Ltd, SFV Aircraft Holdings, and GY Aviation Lease Court Ltd. The appeal is against the interim moratorium and insolvency resolution proceedings order issued by the NCLT. The hearing is set for Monday. NCLAT The NCLAT has

A spokesperson from the Wadia Group, owner of Go First airline, criticized AWG’s recent issuance of a “watch list notice” as displaying double standards. The spokesperson suggested that AWG should focus on ensuring its members adhere to international arbitration awards instead of issuing threatening notices to India and using the Cape Town Convention (CTC) to

According to Star Air CEO Simran Singh Tiwana, the Indian market holds significant potential for regional aviation. Tiwana believes that if an operator makes strategic choices, sustaining business will not be an issue. The airline is aiming to double its passenger volumes this year by expanding its fleet and introducing three new destinations, excluding the

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