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Akasa Air adds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, airline's 39th planeAkasa Air welcomed its 39th Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a significant addition to its fleet this year. The new plane, VT-YBP, completed its de...
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says reportAir India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent tim...
Airlines may fly low this fiscalIndian airlines face a profit drop this financial year. Higher fuel prices, airspace limits, and a weaker rupee are increasing costs. Fleet...
Blue Dart Aviation to expand cargo operations across five emerging Indian hubs, targets high-value cargoBlue Dart Aviation is gearing up to enhance its air cargo operations by launching services in five new industrial hotspots over the next fi...
Air India plans to downsize with owner Tata balking at lossesAir India is reportedly deferring aircraft deliveries, cutting flights, and postponing expansion plans following instructions from owner Ta...
Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell WilsonAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and ...
One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitionsIndiGo unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double its scale by FY30, targeting 200 million passengers annually. The airline will focus on ...
IndiGo to suspend Manchester flights from Aug 31, return one leased Dreamliner amid rising costsIndiGo is pausing flights to and from Manchester starting August 31. This decision stems from prolonged airspace restrictions and increased...
IndiGo approves $450 million plan to acquire aircraft, enginesIndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, has approved a significant plan. Up to $450 million will be deployed to acquire aircraft, eng...
IndiGo to pass on ATF price hikes, to see if fuel hedging could be an optionIn Q4, IndiGo's earnings were impacted by higher fuel expenses, softer yields and disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle...
Air India working on elevating passenger experience with new lounge at San Francisco airportAir India is enhancing passenger experiences by opening its Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco. This marks the first lounge opening outside I...
Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 could be phased out by 2033Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 will close by 2033. Operator DIAL plans to expand Terminal 3 by adding a new pier. This expansion will accommoda...
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
Air India’s cabin glow-up is fighting the pressure of a brutal money heatAir India is undergoing a significant fleet overhaul, investing $400 million in refurbishing cabins with new seats, entertainment systems, ...
BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa AirBOC Aviation has signed a new deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air. These planes will be delivered by the end of 2026....
Swiss International Airlines to launch nonstop Bengaluru-Zurich flightsSwiss International Air Lines will launch its inaugural flights to Bengaluru in its 2026-27 winter schedule, establishing a new direct rout...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to start daily Riyadh-Hyderabad flights from JulySaudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal is launching daily flights from Riyadh to Hyderabad on July 1, marking its debut in the Indian mark...
Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare deal to connect eight Uzbek cities via TashkentEtihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have inked a codeshare deal, enabling seamless travel to eight Uzbek cities via Tashkent. This partne...