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 […]
Category: Civil Aviation
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 […]
Port Blair Airport launches Instrument Landing System! Know purpose and benefits here
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been put into operation at the Veer Savarkar International (VSI) Airport in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. VSI Airport Director, Devender Yadav, informed that the ILS CAT 1 facility facilitates seamless aircraft operations under various challenging conditions. On April 18, a private airline became the first to utilize […]
Mega Airline Alliance: Air India enters into codeshare partnership with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways
Air India and Japanese airline All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to connect their networks. As per the company, the new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities to customers of both airlines along with an enhanced flight selection between India and Japan. The agreement effective from May 23, 2024 will help the […]
How Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru shaping a greener future – Explained
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), is dedicated to meticulously designed infrastructure and seamlessly orchestrated operations. Through a commitment to innovation and efficiency, BLR Airport has set new standards in airport infrastructure and operations. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with visionary strategies, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) aims to create an environment that not only meets […]
Domestic air traffic soars to new single-day high, crosses 4.71 lakh passengers
The Civil Aviation Ministry informed that the domestic air traffic reached a new single-day peak of 471,751 passengers on Sunday (April 21). According to the official data, this figure represents an increase of over 14 per cent compared to the average pre-Covid count of 398,579 passengers. On April 21, the total number of domestic air […]