NEW DELHI: In a bid to create parking slots for VVIP aircraft expected at Delhi airport for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled airlines may have to cut their flights in and out of Delhi by about 25% from September 8-11, reports Saurabh Sinha. The capacity restrictions, say sources, could see about 1,000 flights being reduced […]
Category: Civil Aviation
DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India’s internal safety audits
NEW DELHI: A two-member inspection team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found lapses in Air India’s internal safety audits, prompting a regulatory investigation, according to officials. “A two-member inspection team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found lapses in internal safety audits of Air India. The findings of […]
Pay ₹100cr to Maran: HC to SpiceJet, Singh
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday asked SpiceJet and its CMD Ajay Singh to pay Rs 100 crore to media baron Kalanithi Maran by September 10. The high court also cautioned that failure to do so could lead to the court attaching SpiceJet’s profits for the last quarter.
SVPI airport undergoes upgrade ahead of VGGS ’24
Ahmedabad: The city’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport is fast gearing up for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, with both domestic and international terminals undergoing major upgrades. “The arrival hall at the domestic terminal was opened recently, and three baggage belts have also been added to the existing three to ensure more […]
Passengers hit as Akasa Air cancels, reschedules flights
BENGALURU: Numerous flights of domestic carrier Akasa Air, mainly from Bengaluru to Kochi, and a few other locations, have been abruptly cancelled or rescheduled, citing ‘operational reasons’, leaving pre-booked passengers in the lurch. Prolonged waits on the airline’s customer helpline with no solution has left several customers in a fix. Many are enraged not just […]
Ghaziabad’s Hindon terminal looks forward to its first flights in 8 months, thanks to G20
GHAZIABAD: In India’s crowded aviation market, a lean day on the tarmac is rare. But during the G20 summit next month, ground staff and operators of the Hindon civil terminal are likely to see rare busy days. Other than the occasional VVIP visitor, the terminal – which was prepared as NCR’s second base for aircraft […]
How alert Vistara pilot averted collision at Delhi airport, saved 322 lives
NEW DELHI: An alert Vistara pilot-in-command saved two aircraft – one which she had just landed and the other about to take off – with 322 people on board from potentially colliding at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday morning. Captain Sonu Gill had landed the Vistara UK926 from Ahmedabad on runway 29L, closest to […]
Honeywall starts making airfield ground lighting equipment in Gurugram
NEW DELHI: American aerospace major Honeywell on Wednesday launched its ‘airfield ground lighting’ (AGL) manufacturing facility in Gurugram under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Make-in-India programme. AGL plays a crucial role in airport operations and is subject to comprehensive safety and compliance regulations by global aviation standards and regulatory bodies. Honeywell’s AGL’s will be manufactured […]
Alert Vistara pilot averts collision at Delhi Airport, saves 322 lives
NEW DELHI: An alert Vistarapilot-in-command saved two aircraft — one which she had just landed and the other about to take off — with 322 people on board from potentially colliding at Delhi Airport on Wednesday morning. Captain Sonu Gill had landed UK 926 from Ahmedabad on IGIA’s runway 29L and air traffic control (ATC) […]
New Boeing 737 MAX supplier defect to delay aircraft deliveries
Boeing has recently identified a new 737 MAX supplier quality problem involving improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, the company said on Wednesday. Boeing said the new problem could delay near-term deliveries and is evaluating whether it could cause it to miss its annual delivery target of at least 400 737s this year. […]
How Air India Express aims to become second largest budget airline in Indian market
Tata-owned Air India Express is set for an aggressive expansion, eyeing the deployment of 50 Boeing 737 Max planes by the end of 2024. The airline aims to secure a solid second place behind IndiGo in the competitive Indian domestic market, according to an ET report. Currently operating 25 aircraft, Air India Express is in […]
IndiGo announces re-commencement of Delhi-Bangkok flights
PUNE: IndiGo has announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong, enhancing direct connectivity. This route not only strengthens the ties between the two cities but also underscores Hong Kong’s significance as a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region, airline officials said. Starting October 5, these flights are tailored to […]