BENGALURU: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) have created a new smart scheduling model that could help reduce flight delays and congestion at airports. Findings and details of the new model developed by IISc’s department of civil engineering and Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems (RBCCPS) and AAI, […]
Category: Civil Aviation
Why IndiGo has done away with ‘sir’ and ‘madam’ salutations in cockpit
CHENNAI: Often, human error is considered a reason for aviation accidents, but they are merely symptoms of a larger problem, said IndiGo Airlines fleet captain Nikhil Mathen on Tuesday. Speaking on air safety at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Madras, Captain Mathen said cultural issues like the first officer should not speak […]
A final wave: Air India Boeing 747’s wing-tilting spectacle amazes Mumbai
MUMBAI: Of the hundreds of jets that departed Mumbai on Monday, there was one particular big plane that lifted off the runway and then did a small jig, banking its wings up and down, bidding a final good-bye. Captured by plane spotters, it was this signature farewell maneuver which signalled that the Air India Boeing […]
Record flyers, flights at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports in 2023-24, beat pre-Covid numbers
Finally, annual passenger traffic at the big city airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad has soared past the peaks attained before Covid struck and air travel went into a spiral. But when it comes to air traffic or the number of flights operated to and from an airport, only Mumbai and Bengaluru have managed […]
Air India and IndiGo cancel flights to Dubai amid airport flooding
NEW DELHI: Flights from India to Dubai faced significant disruption as heavy rains caused flooding at the Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest. Air India and IndiGo cancelled their services on Wednesday, affecting travel plans for many passengers. Delhi airport saw ten flights to Dubai and nine incoming flights from Dubai cancelled on […]
Delhi to Gurugram in just 7 minutes! IndiGo parent to bring all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026; check expected fare, details
Imagine a transport system that allows you to travel from Delhi to Gurugram in just 7 minutes! InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has partnered with Archer Aviation, a US-based company, to introduce an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. According to a PTI report, the service will initially […]
Air India begins work on new lounge at IGIA T3 int’l side; flyers to use Encalm Prive in the interim
NEW DELHI: Air India’s lounge at Delhi Airport’s T3 (international side) will be closed for a complete revamp from Friday (April 19). A new lounge — much bigger than the existing one — will open in its place in about a year, say AI officials. “During this time, first and business class passengers and Flying […]
‘Putting AI code on AI Ex flights; next on Vistara:’ MD Wilson
NEW DELHI: Air India Express flights will now use parent Air India’s AI code, shedding its own IX. Vistara flights will also soon use this code, shedding its UK. Erstwhile AirAsia India already uses AI code. The Tata Group is merging erstwhile AirAsia India into AI Express to form a big budget carrier. And Vistara […]
Aviation revolution in works: Midair gap between aircraft set to halve from January 1 – here’s what it means
Indian air traffic control is undergoing a significant change that will enhance efficiency and capacity. Starting from 1st January, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) will allow air traffic controllers to decrease the lateral separation between two aircraft from 10 nautical miles to 5 nautical miles. This change is made possible by the AAI’s improved […]
NIIF to invest Rs 675 crore in GMR’s Bhogapuram airport project via CCDs
HYDERABAD: The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has entered into a binding agreement with GMR Airports Limited (GAL) to invest Rs 675 crore in GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL), the special purpose vehicle that will be developing and operating the proposed Bhogapuram international airport. NIIF will be making a primary investment by way […]
Lufthansa orders 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus for $9 billion
Lufthansa ordered 80 planes from Boeing and Airbus and agreed to future purchasing options for a total value of $9 billion, the German flagship carrier said on Tuesday. The deal provides for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes and 40 Airbus A220-300s to be delivered in 2026-2032. It also includes 60 future purchasing options for […]
SpiceJet gets fresh lifeline: Mumbai-based business couple Harihara and Preeti Mahapatra to invest Rs 1,100 crore
Businessman Harihara Mahapatra and his wife Preeti, based in Mumbai, have announced their plans to invest Rs 1,100 crore in SpiceJet, acquiring a 19% stake in the company. Aries Opportunities Fund will hold 3% while Elara Capital will hold 8% after the conversion of warrants, according to a funding proposal reviewed by ET. Last week, […]