India on Friday renewed the agreement to export electricity to Nepal as per the Himalayan nation’s request two days before the expiry of the pact on March 31, an official said. “We have received the notification about the renewal of the agreement to export electricity to Nepal until June end,” Chandan Ghosh, Nepal Electricity Authority […]
Month: March 2024
Adani Green Energy begins operation of 775 MW solar projects in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy on Friday announced the beginning of the operation of its 775 megawatt solar power projects in Khavda, Gujarat. The capacities have been operationalised after securing relevant clearances, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said in an exchange filing. Adani Green Energy through its various wholly-owned stepdown subsidiaries has operationalised an aggregate 775 MW […]
Akasa Air commences international operations
Domestic carrier Akasa Air has commenced its international operations with its inaugural overseas flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar. In a statement on Thursday, the airline said it has been granted traffic rights for three other international destinations — Kuwait, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Akasa will be rapidly expanding its global footprint in the coming […]
CBI files closure report in Air India leasing case
The CBI has filed a closure report in one of the four cases linked to a leasing contract involving the then public carrier, Air India, potentially ensuring a clean chit for Praful Patel, who headed the civil aviation ministry during the UPA regime. The agency has been probing alleged irregularities and misuse of office in […]
Vistara takes delivery of 7th wide-body Boeing aircraft
Full service carrier Vistara on Thursday said it has received the delivery of the seventh wide-body Boeing 787-9 plane, thus completing the order it had placed for 56 aircraft in 2018. The airline has now a total of 70 aircraft in its fleet, Vistara said in a statement. With the delivery of the seventh B787-9, […]
‘No evidence of wrongdoing’: CBI closes UPA-era Air India aircraft leasing
The CBI has filed a closure report in its probe into the alleged irregularities in the leasing of aircraft by NACIL, a company formed by the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines during the UPA era, as there was no “evidence of any wrongdoing,” officials said Thursday. The CBI, which had taken up the […]
P&WC to provide MRO services to PW127M engines of Fly91
Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to the PW127M engines powering the ATR turbo prop fleet of the newly launched regional carrier Fly91 as part of a multi-year service pact. A brand under Just Udo Aviation Pvt Ltd, Fly91 commenced commercial operations from earlier this […]
‘Shortcuts Everywhere’: How Boeing favored speed over quality
In February last year, a new Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max plane was on one of its first flights when an automated stabilizing system appeared to malfunction, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing soon after they took off. Less than two months later, an Alaska Airlines 737 Max plane with eight hours of […]
Delhi HC mulls contempt proceedings against SpiceJet & chairman Ajay Singh over arbitration award payment dispute
The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked SpiceJet Ltd and its chairman Ajay Singh as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for “violation and wilful non-compliance” of its orders for payment of an arbitration award that former promoter Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways won against them in 2018. The HC had […]
Over 44 pc respondents of survey say they paid extra for flight seats
As much as 44 per cent respondents in a survey complained that they had to pay extra charges to get a seat at the time of purchase of a flight ticket. Many of the respondents also reported paying between Rs 200 and Rs 2,000 as seat allocation fee, which can amount to 5-40 per cent […]
Noida International Airport awards contract to HMSHost India to build, operate restaurants, cafes
NOIDA: Noida International Airport on Thursday said it has awarded a contract to HMSHost India for building and operating restaurants, cafes, and other food outlets at the upcoming Jewar airport. HMSHost India is a subsidiary of Avolta AG, a global travel experience player with operations in 75 countries and 1,200 locations and 5,500 points of […]
Surya Grahan 2024: Aviation authorities issue air travel alert for solar eclipse in April. Here are details
As the Solar Eclipse, known as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a cautionary notice regarding air travel during this celestial event. The FAA, a US government civil aviation agency, has advised that aircraft should be prepared for possible delays, reroutes, and changes in departure […]