IndiGo placed its first-ever order for wide-body aircraft on Thursday. This move signals the low-cost carrier’s strategic expansion into the international travel market, aiming to compete more effectively with major Gulf airlines. IndiGo’s strategic expansion plans IndiGo has ordered 30 A350-900 aircraft and anticipates deliveries to commence in 2027. Additionally, the airline holds purchase rights […]
Category: Civil Aviation
Rolls Royce and IndiGo Forge New Partnership: Trent XWB Engines Set to Power Growth
Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled a significant development in its partnership with IndiGo, a prominent Indian airline, with an agreement to supply 60 Trent XWB-84 engines. This marks the first collaboration between Rolls-Royce and IndiGo, underlining the growing importance of the Indian aviation market for the renowned engine manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rolls-Royce’s […]
Private airports projected for 30% revenue surge amid escalating traffic: Crisil report
Due to escalating traffic, private airports in the country are poised to experience a 30% surge in their topline this fiscal year, a report stated on Thursday. With the rise in passenger volume, airports are projected to witness an increase in both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues. According to a report by credit rating agency Crisil, […]
Big leap for aviation industry! Honeywell Technology revolutionises sustainable aviation fuel production, reducing costs and waste
Honeywell today made a bid announcement regarding hydrocracking technology that can be used in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass. The fuel will be 90% less carbon intensive compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuels. The new Honeywell technology claims to manufacture 3-5 % more sustainable aviation fuel and results in cost savings […]
IndiGo’s head Rahul Bhatia lauds unmatched growth of India’s Aviation sector
InterGlobe Group Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, the parent company of India’s largest airline Indigo, praised India’s noteworthy progress in the aviation domain, as ANI reported. Bhatia stated,” The noteworthy development of airport infrastructure, highlighting its transformative impact on air travel accessibility.” These days air travel has become an essential part of the infrastructure of India […]
Aviation travel trends: Most travelers opt for midday departures; Rishikesh and Amritsar draws Delhiites, Mumbaikars choose Goa
The world of air travel in India is a dynamic space, constantly shaped by the preferences and habits of millions of travelers. A recent report by MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, reveals fascinating travel patterns of Indians, on both domestic and international routes. According to the report, approximately half of all domestic flyers opt for […]
Collins Aerospace looks at higher sourcing of components from India
The global aviation recovery has accelerated the sourcing of components from India, Keshav Prasad, director, India supply chain, Collins Aerospace told FE. The company expects to grow its sourcing from supplier partners in India by around three times over the next three to four years, he said. According to Prasad, the growth in sourcing from […]
InterGlobe, CP Gurnani partner to launch AI venture, AIonOS
Rahul Bhatia-led diversified InterGlobe Enterprises has partnered with technology veteran C P Gurnani’s Assago to launch an artificial intelligence business venture AIonONS that will provide various solutions as well as look to partner with startups. InterGlobe has a significant presence in the travel, transportation, logistics, and hospitality (TTLH) segment, and the country’s largest airline IndiGo […]
New guidelines of DGCA: Regulatory body mandates seats for children below 12 years near parents
In airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented amendments to enhance child seating arrangements. Now, DGCA makes it mandatory for the airlines to provide seats to children under the age of 12 near to at least one of the parents or guardians. Also, airline companies are needed to maintain a record of […]
LinkedIn ranks Akasa Air as top 8th company for career growth, sole airline in the top tier
LinkedIn’s list of top 15 workplaces in India to grow your career has recognised airline company, Akasa Air, as the top eighth company with outstanding workplace environment and career growth opportunities. The rank has been given to the company in the midsize category, that is companies with fewer than 5,000 employees in India. Commenting on […]
FE Exclusive: Inside JetSetGo’s vision for Air Taxi services in India, CEO Kanika Tekriwal elaborates
Kanika Tekriwal, the CEO and Co-founder of JetSetGo, has transformed the landscape of private jet travel in India. Recently, JetSetGo collaborated with three global aviation technology firms, Electra.aero, Overair, and Horizon Aircraft to bring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions to India for introducing Air Taxi. According to JetSetGo’s founder, AAM is a global phenomenon with […]
Air India bids goodbye to one of its last Boeing 747s with a ‘wing wave’ – WATCH
Air India on Monday (April 22) morning bid farewell to one of its last ‘Queen of the Skies’, the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft. This aircraft served the TATA owned airline for nearly five decades, operating commercial, VVIP, and evacuation flights. The airline, which began operations in 1932, witnessed the departure of one of its most […]