New Delhi: The Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Power is “not very serious” about the expression of interest (EoI) submitted for the grounded-since-May GoAir (GoFirst), dimming its chances of returning to the skies. Sources say the power company has submitted the EOI to estimate the valuation of GoAir and is right now focused on expanding its thermal […]
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Air India introduces limited period sale on select routes from India to five European cities
PUNE: Air India has introduced a limited-period sale, offering attractive economy class fares on select routes from India to five cities in Europe, including the United Kingdom (UK), airline officials said. The sale offers all-inclusive fares starting Rs. 40000 (round trip) and Rs. 25000 (one-way) on non-stop flights to Copenhagen (Denmark), London Heathrow (UK), Milan […]
India is one of the fastest-growing overseas visitor markets for San Francisco, says official
After JFK airport in New York, San Francisco has emerged as the number two gateway for Indians in the US which is mainly driven by the expansion and new non-stop flights of Air India, according to officials who were in Mumbai this week to explore avenues to tap the huge Indian market. “Our market measurement […]
Domestic air passenger traffic to see a marginal dip in September versus August
MUMBAI: The domestic air passenger traffic for September is estimated to cross 122 lakh, which is lower by about 1.3% in comparison to the 124 lakh passenger traffic in August, said credit rating agency ICRA in its latest report on Wednesday. On the plus side, a year-on-year of 19 % can be expected as about […]
Jet Airways founder’s arrest legal: ED to HC
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday told the Bombay high court that the arrest of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal was done legally after following the procedure of law and that his custody was required as he was evasive and not cooperating with the probe. The agency filed its affidavit in response to Goyal’s habeas […]
Chairman and CEO Dassault Aviation arrives in Delhi on Monday to negotiate Indian Navy order for 26 Rafale fighters
Eric Trappier Chairman and CEO Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of French Rafale fighter aircraft accompanied by Richard Lavaud, head military aircraft sales, will be here on Monday and Tuesday for senior level meetings. They are likely to meet senior officials in PMO, Defence Ministry, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Adm […]
Uganda Airlines to start non-stop Mumbai flights
MUMBAI: Uganda Airlines will debut its India operations this week with non-stop flights between Mumbai and Entebbe from October 7. The five-and-a-half hour flight UR 430/431 will be operated thrice a week with an A330-800 neo aircraft, said the airline in a press meet on Tuesday. In the past few years, air connectivity between Mumbai […]
DGCA panel to check GPS spoofing in India airspace
MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has constituted a committee for monitoring Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing in Indian airspace. The committee will study various incidents of GNSS interference such as spoofing, jamming, the DGCA office stated in an order that was issued on Wednesday. The committee will collect data on such […]
Vistara adapts Sita eWAS and Sita OptiClimb solutions to optimise flight paths and reduce fuel consumption
PUNE: Vistara has become the first Indian airline to deploy both Sita eWAS and Sita OptiClimb solutions, airline officials said. With this, Vistara aims to significantly improve efficiency in flight planning and operations, reducing fuel burn and thereby reducing carbon emissions by 15,000 tons yearly. Using Sita eWAS, Vistara will be able to enhance overall […]
IndiGo restarts direct flights between Delhi-Hong Kong
PUNE: IndiGo has re-commenced direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong, effective October 5, airline officials said. This reinstatement aims to strengthen strategic ties, capitalizing on the rich socio-cultural diversity between one of South Asia’s largest economies and a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region, officials added. These flights will serve both […]
Man booked for misbehaving, abusing Air India crew on New York-Delhi flight
NEW DELHI: Delhi police have registered a case against a man for allegedly creating a ruckus and abusing the flight crew on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi, officials said on Thursday. Officials said that a case has been registered against a passenger who boarded an Air India flight for creating a […]
Jazeera Airways reduces in-flight single use plastic
PUNE: Kuwait’s low cost carrier Jazeera Airways recently introduced sustainable food service ware on all flights across its network of 64 destinations. By changing from plastic cutlery to 100% biodegradable spoons, forks, knives and napkins, Jazeera reduces 300 kilograms of plastic on its flights each month. The cutlery manufactured by Dubai based Palmade® is made […]