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Air India Express to connect six new destinationsAir India Express will begin flights to six new Indian cities starting September 1, 2026. These new destinations will connect to major metr...
The airline builder: Meet Tewolde Gebremariam, the Ethiopian aviation veteran tasked with flying Air India into its next eraTewolde Gebremariam, a respected turnaround specialist, now leads Air India. He previously transformed Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's lar...
Air India taps Ethiopian Airlines turnaround veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO after Campbell Wilson's exitAir India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer. He previously led Ethiopian Airlines Group through a signif...
Akasa Air backs plan to let airport operators own airlines: CEO Vinay DubeAkasa Air's CEO supports airport operators owning airlines, emphasizing India's need for more aviation competition. He is confident the gov...
IndiGo should remain disciplined, resilient: CEO Willie Walsh tells staffIn his first address to employees, new IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh said the airline must remain agile, disciplined and resilient amid airspace ...
IndiGo bets on small biz class, dense economy seating for long-haul flightsIndiGo plans a high-density economy layout for its long-haul European flights. This strategy aims to sell more seats and protect its cost s...
IndiGo to offer lie-flat business class, dense economy on long-haul routesIndiGo will unveil a compact yet premium economy cabin for its European flights. The airline's new Airbus A350s will showcase 333 economy s...
Total annual passenger handling capacity at Indian airports rose to over 580 mn: GovtIndia's airports can now handle over 580 million passengers annually against current traffic of 420 million, while airlines operate 860 air...
New pilot in IndiGo's cockpit: Willie Walsh takes charge as CEOWillie Walsh has officially taken charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer. He will now oversee the airline's strategic direction and int...
IndiGo's next flight plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffic through IndiaIndiGo marks twenty years by planning a significant international expansion. The airline will induct new aircraft to connect the global Ind...
Air India to launch seasonal Mumbai-Toronto non-stop flights from October 25; deploys new Dreamliner on Delhi routeAir India will launch a new seasonal Mumbai-Toronto service starting October 2026. The airline is also introducing its brand-new Boeing 787...
IndiGo to discontinue wide-body operations effective October 25, end Norse Atlantic leaseIndiGo will end wide-body flights by October 2026, citing geopolitical challenges. Damp lease agreements with Norse Atlantic Airways will c...
IndiGo's next chapter: Rahul Bhatia backs Willie Walsh to lead expansionIndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said incoming CEO Willie Walsh is motivated to make a lasting impact at the airline and will be instr...
IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after assessing new-generation planes: Rahul BhatiaIndiGo plans to wait until the early 2030s before placing its next aircraft order as it evaluates next-generation aircraft technologies tha...
Monopoly talks don’t appreciate that our one-third capacity is deployed where no other airline connects: IndiGo MD Rahul BhatiaIndiGo's managing director defended its large market share, citing unique routes and global competition needs. He explained that 34% of cap...
Air India's provisional Q1FY27 loss likely to cross Rs 1,200 croreSingapore Airlines reported a net loss of ₹311.78 crore from its Air India stake. Air India's provisional loss for the fiscal first quarter...
Air India's stumble creates a bigger problem than aviation duopolyTata's Air India faces major losses and market share decline. The airline's turnaround is a decade-long endeavor due to legacy issues. Glob...
IndiGo bets on India's aviation boom despite West Asia turbulence, oil price risksIndiGo expects strong air travel growth despite geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices. Rising incomes and urbanisation will power ...
Air India's transformation 5-10 year journey; significant progress made: Tata Sons ChairmanTata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran says rebuilding the airline is a five- to ten-year effort, citing supply chain disruptions, fleet renew...
SpiceJet inducts three Airbus A320 aircraft on damp leaseSpiceJet has inducted three Airbus A320 aircraft under damp lease arrangements, with commercial operations set to begin later this week. Th...