In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged within Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), where several cabin crew members have sought asylum in Canada, leaving behind their duties mid-flight. The most recent case involves Maryam Raza, who departed from her return flight to Karachi after landing in Toronto, leaving a note expressing gratitude to PIA, India […]
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Boeing agrees to $51 million settlement for US export violations, including in China
Boeing said on Thursday it had reached a $51 million settlement with the US State Department for numerous export violations including Chinese employees in China improperly downloading documents related to US Defense Department programs. The State Department said from 2013 through 2017 three Chinese employees at Boeing facilities in China downloaded technical data involving programs […]
Air India Express plans 40% increase in flights
Mumbai: Low cost carrier Air India Express plans to operate 40 per cent more flights in the next financial year as well as start services to Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, sources said on Wednesday. The Tata Group-owned airline — which is in the process of merging AirAsia India, now rebranded AIX Connect — is […]
AirAsia to fly from five more Indian cities by year-end
Chennai: Low-cost carrier AirAsia, which currently operates flights to Malaysia and Thailand from 14 Indian cities, plans to add five more locations from the country to its network by the end of 2024, a senior company official said on Tuesday. The airline is also pushing the Indian and Malaysian governments to conclude new bilateral agreements […]
2020 Pakistan plane crash that claimed 101 lives attributed to ‘human error’
Karachi: A Pakistan International Airlines plane crash that killed 101 people near the Jinnah International Airport here in May 2020 was a result of ‘human error’ by the two pilots, according to the investigation report on the incident. The Aircraft Investigation Board (AIB) finally released its report on the reasons for the Airbus 320 failing […]
Bankrupt Indian airline Go First gets two financial bids, say bankers
Mumbai: India’s Go First has received two financial bids as part of its bankruptcy process, said two bankers who attended a meeting of the airline’s creditors held on Friday. Budget carrier SpiceJet’s managing director, Ajay Singh, and Busy Bee Airways have jointly submitted a bid of Rs 1600 crore ($193.10 million) for the airline, the […]
Mumbai-Mauritius flight cancelled after passengers endure hours without AC amid engine issue
Passengers, including several infants and a 78-year-old individual, encountered distressing conditions aboard Air Mauritius flight MK749 bound from Mumbai to Mauritius, news agency ANI reported on Saturday. The aircraft’s air conditioning system malfunctioned, leading to passengers experiencing breathing difficulties. Scheduled for departure at 4:30 am, boarding commenced from 3:45 am onwards. However, the flight encountered […]
Air India Express introduces ‘cabin-baggage-only’ fares: How do they work?
Air India Express has recently introduced ‘cabin baggage-only’ fares, marking a renewed effort by an Indian carrier to offer lower-priced options by separating the check-in baggage service, reported The Indian Express. In 2021, the removal of a regulatory restriction that capped the additional charge for standard 15-kg check-in luggage at Rs 200 opened the door […]
Air India unveils safety video with mudras from dance forms
New Delhi: Air India on Friday unveiled a new inflight safety video that integrates safety instructions with mudras or dance expressions in eight diverse dance forms. The video has been developed in collaboration with McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific Chairman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, musician Shankar Mahadevan and film director Bharatbala. “Air India’s new inflight safety […]
The next airplane seats are made from cactus skin and fishing nets
Airline passengers may soon be nestled on seats made from cactus skin and abandoned fishing nets as the aviation industry tries almost anything to turn itself into a sustainable mode of transport. The economy-class seat from German manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH features recycled foam taken from old mattresses, and armrests containing wood and a […]
SpiceJet raises additional Rs 316 crore, total funds reach Rs 1,060 crore
Mumbai: SpiceJet on Thursday said it has secured an additional Rs 316 crore, taking its total funds raised to Rs 1,060 crore through a preferential share issue. The fresh capital infusion in the struggling airline comes amid its recent announcement of slashing its workforce by 10-15 per cent. In January SpiceJet had received Rs 744 […]
Jaipur airport receives hoax bomb threat mail, probe on
Jaipur: Security agencies on Friday jointly conducted a thorough investigation at Jaipur International Airport after it received a bomb threat, an official said. Airport Police Station House Officer Mamta Meena said the threat was received on the official email of the airport. Nothing suspicious was found at the airport premises during the search. Cyber cell […]