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
Paris, June 27, 2023 – Air France, one of the leading airlines in the world, found itself in a challenging situation as it had to cancel its flight from Paris to Toronto. The cancellation was a result of a technical issue with the aircraft and the unavailability of a replacement plane. Unfortunately, this left numerous
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,
In a significant development for cash-strapped airline Go First, its creditors have given the green light to an interim finance of Rs 425 crore, aimed at reviving the airline. While the in-principle approval for the interim finance has been granted, the final decision rests with the boards of the respective banks involved. The consortium lenders
Cash-strapped airline Go First has announced the extension of its flight cancellations until June 28, leaving passengers in limbo. The decision comes as the airline continues to grapple with operational challenges and financial constraints. Initially, the cancellations were only scheduled until June 25, but due to ongoing issues, the company has been forced to further
