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IndiGo to Expand Fleet with Up to 100 Airbus A350 Wide-Body Aircraft

IndiGo announces a significant expansion with a firm order for 30 A350-900 planes and an option for 70 more, aiming to double its size by 2030....

Air India Welcomes Over 5,700 New Staff in Major Expansion Drive

Air India hired over 5,700 staff, including 3,800 flying crew, and expanded its fleet with new aircraft as part of its Vihaan.AI transformation plan....

Supply Chain Woes Delay Aircraft Deliveries to Indian Airlines

Indian airlines have a total order book of around 1,700 aircraft, but supply chain disruptions and engine issues pose near-term challenges, impacting the expected delivery timeline....

SpiceJet Chief Ajay Singhs Bold Move: Bidding for Bankrupt Go First

SpiceJet chief Ajay Singh, along with Busy Bee Airways and Sky One, has submitted bids for the bankrupt Go First, which ceased operations over nine months ago. This development comes as SpiceJet faces its own challenges, including fundraising and cost-cutting measures....

DGCA Sets New Record: Commercial Pilot Licences Soar in 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported a substantial increase in the issuance of Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) in 2023, with a 39% year-on-year jump to 1,622 licences. Notably, women pilots accounted for an impressive 22.5% of the total CPLs issued, showcasing India's commitment to women empowerment in the aviation sector....

Air Indias First Airbus A350-900 Aircraft Touches Down in Delhi

Air India's first wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the airline. Initially, the plane will be deployed on short-haul routes before expanding its operations....

Airline Stock Alert: IndiGo Takes Off For Longest Winning Streak Since Listing; Rallies For 12-Days In Row

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of India's leading airline, IndiGo, is on a winning streak, marking its twelfth consecutive day of gains. This surge in stock performance is the longest since the company went public in November 2015, underscores. Today, IndiGo ...

Dubai Air Show Takes Off With Optimism As Airlines Set To Make Major Aircraft Purchases

The biennial Dubai Air Show, a highly anticipated event in the aviation industry, opened its doors on Monday with airlines poised to make substantial aircraft purchases, marking a remarkable recovery from the groundings caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Despite regional security ...

How Indian Low-Cost Airlines Are Weathering The Storm Of Rising Fuel Prices

The aviation industry in India has witnessed a significant transformation over the past few decades, with low-cost carriers (LCCs) redefining air travel accessibility. However, the sector is currently facing a steep challenge due to the soaring prices of jet fuel. Against ...

Air India launches interactive program to hire B-school students

Air India has started an interactive program, 'Spirit of Aviation Reimagined', to hire students from business schools as the airline expands its fleet and operations....

Flight Suspension To Be Lifted Once Coronavirus Under Control, Said Civil Aviation Minister

On April 8, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said airline services both domestic as well as international will be resumed or the current suspension on these services shall be lifted once it is assured that the spread of coronavirus infection ...

Domestic Air Traffic Of India Grows By 28% In March

The expansion of routes by domestic airlines has enabled Indian aviation industry to sustain double digit growth in passenger traffic for 43rd straight month. In March, the industry recorded a 27.9% growth rate in domestic air traffic as against the average ...

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