The Jan Shatabdi Express, operating from Una in Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, has resumed its service after a three-day suspension because of the ongoing farmers’ movement in Punjab and Haryana, according to officials, PTI reported. On the contrary, the Railway Board has notified the cancellation of three passenger trains which start from Una. As a […]
Day: April 26, 2024
Indian Railways introduces special trains connecting southern states for upcoming elections
The railway authorities welcomed special train services connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru Central in anticipation of high train demand during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections which are scheduled to take place in the second and third phases. The initiative aims to facilitate seamless transportation for voters from the coastal region, providing them with convenient access to […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Completion date of entire project depends on award of all tenders, says Indian Railways in RTI reply
In an RTI reply, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said that the completion date of the entire 508 km-long bullet train project can be assessed only after all work tenders have been awarded. NHSRCL is constructing the corridor. However, an official associated with the ambitious project said that the Bullet Train project is […]
IndiGo ventures into wide-body aircraft territory with order for 30 Airbus A350s
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 […]
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 […]
DMRC vs DAMEPL: SC broadens scope of court intervention in arbitral awards
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC), in the judgment of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) vs Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL), set aside the arbitral award by exercising its curative jurisdiction. Perusing this judgment, one gets reminded of the quote said by Justice Burrough that “Public Policy is an unruly horse where once […]
Crude oil processing volumes rose to 23.4 mmt in March: PPAC data
Crude oil volumes processed by Indian refiners rose to 23.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) in March, data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) on Thursday showed. Processed volumes rose by 1.6 per cent compared to 23 MMT processed in March 2023. On a sequential basis, however, volumes rose by 11.9 per cent […]