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Boosting India's Northeast
A strong regional airline network will not only uplift the Northeastern states, but will also help in addressing travel requirements to all the corners of those states, which will directly or indirectly help in creating more and more footfalls and will open thousands of new opportunities including new job openings in the region. An in-depth report.
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August 2022
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India-Vietnam market: Hot, hot, and hotter!
With VietJet and Vietnam Airlines doing an 'Emirates' on India with multiple flights to multiple destinations, it is evident they look at the subcontinent as a key market. Is it a temporary relocation of routes till China opens completely again, or is it part of a long-term ambition to create a profitable hub in their home base?
8 min |
August 2022
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Blue Dart signs UNFCCC Climate Neutral Now Pledge
Blue Dart has signed the 'Climate Neutral Now' (CNN) pledge by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The pledge highlights the organisation's commitment to ambitious CO2 reduction targets.
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July 2022
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IndiGo awarded 'Indian Air cargo Transport Leader of Covid Vaccine'
IndiGo has won the Indian Air cargo Covid Transport Leader of Covid Vaccine award at the recently held CarGo India Conference in Mumbai.
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July 2022
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Mumbai Airport declared India's 'Cargo Airport of the Year'
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has won the title of 'Cargo Airport of the Year-Region India' at the Air Cargo India-2022 Exhibition & Conference, for excellence in Air Cargo for the fifth time in a row.
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July 2022
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SpiceJet gets certifications for cargo delivery to EU & UK
SpiceJet has announced that it has acquired two essential certifications that would allow the company to move mail and cargo of other airlines through SpiceJet effortlessly.
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July 2022
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Sleeping in 'economy'
For the first time, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights.
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July 2022
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IATA's post-Covid call
The 78th Annual General Meeting of IATA in Doha (June 19-21, 2022) was a celebration that aviation is back with a bang. The first full meeting in the post-Covid era, there was renewed enthusiasm, and the industry reviewed the past two years and set new objectives for the global aviation industry to achieve over the next few years.
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July 2022
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Superjet's Russian engine readies for flight
Russia's United Engine Corporation has completed ground testing of the PD-8 turbofan and has begun preparing it for flight trials on the Ilyushin-76LL testbed later this year.
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July 2022
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The India-Vietnam connection
The India-Vietnam tourism sector is flourishing in the post-pandemic era with many airlines entering the fray.
6 min |
July 2022
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Vistara's emerging hubs
Mumbai airport was the largest airport in the country by passenger traffic until 2008-2009. The title shifted to Delhi airport, and Delhi has been going strong since then, with the gap with Mumbai increasing with every passing year. No wonder then that the new airlines which started since then, focused more on Delhi and in some cases even Bengaluru.
6 min |
July 2022
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There is nothing like getting on a plane
After two years of Covid restrictions and grounded fleet, airlines and airports worldwide are scrambling to cope with the growing number of travellers. While it will mean a remarkable turnaround for the industry, it has brought in its wake a desperate effort to hire staff, manage employees, and ramp up operations. An insight into the worldwide impact of the growing passenger numbers.
8 min |
July 2022
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Unwinding the Pawan Hans knot
A series of irregularities have surfaced over the ongoing privatisation process of Pawan Hans, thus putting everything into a deep quagmire. An in-depth report.
7 min |
June 2022
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Nepal is the graveyard of planes
The rugged mountainous terrain, dearth of investments in new planes and infrastructure, and poor regulations have contributed to frequent air crashes in Nepal. A report.
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June 2022
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The challenges for Campbell Wilson!
The arrival of Campbell Wilson at Air India this month will be a major milestone in Tata's effort to bring the sheen back to the Maharaja. His appointment has also heightened debate on the possibility of the Tatas merging Al and Vistara. It is a continuing subject of discussion. But for the moment, Campbell will have more pressing issues like downsizing the staff, renewing the fleet and getting the airline back on track..
9 min |
June 2022
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EBACE-2022 is an astounding success!
Starting with product launches and ending with roundtables on the future of sustainable aviation fuel, the exhibition set new benchmarks for the global civil aviation industry. A report.
4 min |
June 2022
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Delhi Airport's Green Transportation Programme
On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) which operates and manages Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, has announced the implementation of the Green Transportation Programme in the airport and its vicinity.
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June 2022
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The Maharaja Needs To Invest In New Aircrafts
Now that the Tatas are in charge of Air India, new aircraft will be the key to the turnaround and success of the airline. How soon that happens is critical to the success of the airline. Ameya Joshi reports
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May 2022
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Flying Overseas? What Are The Airlines Up To?
India has finally lifted all restrictions on overseas travel. The airlines, though, are slowly getting back their schedule. The international airlines too are getting their India act together. First off the blocks, as usual, are the gulf carriers. A special report by AMEYA JOSHI
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May 2022
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SC clears GMR Group to operate Nagpur Airport
GMR Group, while opposing the appeal by MIHAN, said that the action of the government in cancelling the annulment process was arbitrary, unreasonable and smacked of legal malice.
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May 2022
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Sunrise off the ground!
Qantas has taken an important step toward launching Project Sunrise, its long-dreamed-of goal to establish direct flights between Australia and the cities of New York and London.
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May 2022
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“We are developing NIA as India's leading airport”
NIA will be a leading greenfield airport with plans to implement technologies and processes like zero-emission fuels & electricity, waste and waste-water management, and environmental management system, explains CHRISTOPH SCHNELLMANN, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Noida International Airport in this interaction with Cruisina HeiGHTs
7 min |
May 2022
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Scooting off to lead the Maharaja
Respected aviation leader and CEO of Scoot Campbell Wilson, the LCC arm of Singapore Airlines will be joining Air India as the MD and CEO. It's a fine choice and a good start by the Tatas.
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May 2022
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Delhi Airport gets MRO hangars
AImost one-and-half years after India's first dedicated General Aviation (GA) terminal got operational at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has constructed two state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangars.
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May 2022
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AAI goes for direct billing to avoid ‘Devas' fallout
AAI has started billing and collection with effect from April 1 from foreign operators. The collection would be through AAI bank account and is done to protect the interest of AAI. A report.
4 min |
May 2022
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A321XLR: A fuel tank comes in the way!
Touted as a game-changer that could see single-aisle long-haul travel, the A321XLR has hit a roadblock in the form of its additional fuel tank that was to be fused directly into the fuselage. The aircraft could now see a delay in the entry for service. An insight into the developments.
4 min |
May 2022
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9W is 'on cloud'
Jet Airways has completed the regulatory formalities and is preparing for a relaunch in September. The iconic brand's come back from behind story is one for the ages. But the real test begins with the commercial operations. A special report.
4 min |
May 2022
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The White Elephant airport!
As Sri Lanka defaults on its international payment obligations and totters at the edge of the precipice thanks to a severe economic crisis, the country is looking at the many tragic milestones that have brought them to this pass.
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April 2022
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KLM's Delft Blue House
Next time you are flying KLM business class, do not be surprised if you see your neighbour carefully looking at the delicate porcelain model of a Dutch miniature house that the air hostess brings around in a tray.
1 min |
April 2022
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“GUJSAIL has envisaged the demand of potential aviation growth of future
GUJSAIL has understood the basic nature of the difficulties and has devised a new methodology for timely completion of task assigned to the MRO unit, by creating necessary MRO infrastructure, shares CAPTAIN AJAY CHAUHAN, CEO, GUJSAIL, in an exclusive interaction with CRUISING HEIGHTS
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