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
In a dramatic turn of events, an AI Express flight carrying 154 passengers from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah faced technical difficulties shortly after take-off and was forced to make an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The incident took place on Monday morning, prompting the airport authority to declare a full emergency at the International Airport.
In the midst of an already challenging time for the aviation industry, India is facing a potential exacerbation of its aircraft capacity shortage due to fresh troubles with Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) snags-ridden geared turbofan (GTF) engine. These engines power the Airbus 321neo and have caused nearly 50 IndiGo planes to be grounded, along with
Over 123 lakh domestic passengers have embarked on journeys through Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) flights since the scheme’s inception, as announced by Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Gen V K Singh (Retd), during a session in Rajya Sabha on Monday. This milestone comes as the UDAN scheme marks its
Significant development has come to light in the ongoing financial turmoil within the aviation sector, as lessors have applied for the deregistration of 54 planes leased to Go First, a cash-strapped budget carrier in India. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s aviation regulator, is closely monitoring the situation since Go First ceased
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture has recently submitted a report to the Parliament, urging the government to consider establishing a specialized security agency exclusively dedicated to airports. This recommendation comes in response to the surging air passenger traffic and the need for bolstered security measures in the civil aviation sector.
In a significant development concerning the cash-strapped airline Go First, the Delhi High Court issued a formal notice to the aircraft lessors, its resolution professional, and the aviation regulator DGCA after the lessors opposed including lenders as parties in their deregistration pleas. The ongoing case has far-reaching implications for the airline’s future and the interests
Vistara’s CEO Vinod Kannan announced on Monday that the airline plans to submit its response to the Competition Commission’s inquiries regarding the proposed merger with Air India by the end of this month. Kannan expressed confidence in obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals by early next year. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested additional
In a major development for the aerospace industry, GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL), a subsidiary of the GMR Group, has recently signed a Land Lease Agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines Services India Pvt. Ltd. This agreement grants Safran, the Paris-based aerospace company, the rights to lease land within the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park
