Jet Airways has received interest from seven entities as the deadline to submit an expression of interest (EoI) expired on Thursday. While four have submitted a formal EoI, others have sent e-mails expressing interest but seeking more time. South America’s Synergy Group, which had submitted an EoI earlier, has once again shown interest, according to […]
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JetAirways crisis: Deadline for submission of EoI is today
The deadline to submit a fresh expression of interest (EoI) for Jet Airways ends on Thursday (today). This will be the fourth attempt by Jet Airways’ lenders to resurrect the airline. In the previous rounds, Prudent ARC, a consortium of Enso Group and Russia-based Far East Development Fund and South American Conglomerate, Synergy group were […]
Air India employee unions write to PM asking for Rs 50,000 crore financial package for the airline
The national carrier, Air India’s Joint Forum of Air India unions, associations, guilds, federations, and trusts, has written a letter to the Prime Minister seeking a financial package worth Rs 50000 crores for Air India. “Air India has always performed national duties irrespective of the serious risks involved. It has been established beyond doubt that […]
Global airlines body urges Indian govt to provide more financial aid to airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the government to support airlines in India. “We are a bit disappointed by the financial relief announced (as) almost nothing is devoted for airlines,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer, on Friday evening. Dip in flight passengers The IATA’s DG said […]
SpiceJet operates maiden freighter flights to Indonesia, Nepal
SpiceJet has added Indonesia and Nepal to its international cargo network by operating maiden flights carrying supplies to Jakarta in Indonesia and essential medical supplies to Kathmandu in Nepal. The flights were operated from Mumbai. SpiceJet deployed Boeing 737 freighter aircraft for both the assignments, the airline said in a statement. SpiceJet is operating 34 […]
HAL’s light combat aircraft Tejas joins IAF stable
HAL-produced final operational clearance (FOC) standard LCA Tejas has been inducted into IAF Squadron ‘The Flying Bullets’. The fighter aircraft was inducted at a function at Sulur (Tamil Nadu) on Wednesday, marking another milestone for HAL. “We are proud to deliver a much lethal aircraft than the IOC block. Apart from all the capabilities of […]
Passenger fear was among key challenges during repatriation operations: Air India SATS head
Gateway services and cargo operations company Air India SATS Airport Services has been involved in the repatriation of Indian citizens and providing logistics support to international airlines. In an interaction with BusinessLine, AISATS CEO Ramanathan Rajamani shared insights on the ‘ground zero’ experience and the role of ground handling operations during Covid-19. Excerpts: What kind […]
Compulsory quarantine for flyers will hit airline operations: IATA chief
Our Bureau The International Air Transport Association (IATA) feels that mandatory quarantine for air travellers flying between States is an obstacle for the resumption of airline operations. “We think we should avoid (putting in place quarantine measures). “We will advocate to States or governments to not insist on quarantine if they want air travel to […]
Covid-19 hits domestic oil and gas output in April 2020
There has been a steep decline in domestic oil and gas production, and petroleum products output during April 2020 as Covid-19 lockdowns hit demand. Refinery output (a measure of the total crude oil processed in the country) during April 2020 stood at 14.75 million tonne. This is 28.78 per cent lower than the refinery output […]
Bengaluru Airport to handle 215 Air Traffic Movements per day with reduced terminal capacity
As part of interim summer schedule, the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR Airport), will handle an average of 215 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) per day (108 departures and 107 arrivals), with reduced terminal capacity, to ensure social distancing norms. Indigo, with 47 per cent, is the top airline during this schedule by ATMs, […]
Bengaluru Airport to go contactless when it resumes operations on May 25
The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, (KIAB or BLR Airport) is bringing in ‘contactless’ approach when operations resume from May 25. In an effort to protect passengers and staff from the risk of Covid-19 transmission, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has introduced a ‘Parking-to-Boarding contactless journey’ at the airport. Minimising physical contact With a greater […]
After 2 months of lockdown, domestic flights to take off with restrictions
A limited number of flights, about 25, will be allowed to land and take off from Mumbai on Monday when flying resumes after two months. This follows hectic talks among various stakeholders after Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, took to Twitter on Sunday afternoon to announce that he had spoken to Hardeep Puri, Minister of […]