Indigo : India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, has placed the single largest order . This is the biggest ever for narrow body aircraft by signing an agreement with Airbus for 250 A-320neo (new engine option) aircraft. The list price for A-320 aircraft is $102 million, putting the collective list price of IndiGo order at a whopping
IATA Codes : All the Airports across the World are identified by specific three letter IATA Code assigned to them by IATA. IATA stands for International Air Transport Association . These IATA codes are used by Airport Operators,Airlines, Ticketing Agents across the globe. It is a standard practice followed by everybody. It is generally shown
Vistara Airlines : India’s upcoming airline i.e. Vistara Airlines will be using Amadeus Altéa Suite for inventory management ,airport departure control system,revenue accounting,travel reservations and revenue management. Vistara Air will definitely get benefit from Amadeus. Amadeus is one of the leading company which provides IT support to various airlines across the World. Vistara Air will be the first
Slashing of VAT : In order to encourage better connectivity with more flights, Govt of Madhya Pradesh slashed the VAT on ATF . The Govt of Madhya Pradesh was expecting more flights , however that didn’t happen and Jet Airways discontinued flights. The VAT on ATF was 23% in Madhya Pradesh uptil March, than State
Indian Aviation is extremely happy with the deep cut in fuel prices across the country. Fuel is the major expense head in any schedule or non schedule airline. It generally accounts for 50-55% in the total expense. Due this price cut in Aviation Turbine Fuel ( ATF) , all the stocks have rallied up by
Regional Airline of Uttar Pradesh is going to be launched by October end. It will be based out of Varanasi ( Uttar Pradesh ). This Inter State airline of Uttar Pradesh will be connecting Jhansi, Agra,Varanasi, Gorakhpur,Kanpur ,Bareilly, Meerut, Lucknow, Allahabad and other tourist spots. This initiative will encourage the air connectivity in the country.
Indian Aviation News : The fleet of Indian Army and Air Force is very old. One more crash has occurred today at Bareilly. Today morning, when a 40 year old Cheetah Helicopter took off from Army Aviation Base ,Bareilly ( Uttar Pradesh ) , just minutes after take off the helicopter crashed around 7:45 am
Indian Aviation News of Indian Air Carriers : There are currently 8 Indian Air Carriers which are operating in Indian sky. All the airlines are finding it difficult to sustain due govt policies and taxes. The details of Indian Air Carriers are as follows : Jet Airways Air India Jet Lite SpiceJet Go Air Indigo Air Costa
Country’s most awaited air carrier i.e. TATA-SINGAPORE Airlines will be unveiling for a new brand name in sky on 11 August,2014. The airline is likely to launch its inaugural flight in Sept-Oct 2014. The details of the launching and unveiling of new brand name is as follows : Date: 11 August,2014 Time: 2:45 pm Venue