Good response to CIAL's business jet terminal

Kochi Airport (Cochin International Airport Ltd) has achieved the distinction of being the fourth airport in the country to operate a business jet terminal, with a primary focus on handling charter operations.

INDIGO EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL REACH

IndiGo Airline is expanding its international reach, connecting a total of 32 destinations, up from 26, in Central Asia and Africa with direct flights. This ambitious plan aims to dominate international routes, just as IndiGo has in the domestic market.

SYDNEY AND NSW CAPTIVATE INDIAN TOURISTS

Destination NSW's collaborative efforts are set to pave the way for a promising future of Indian tourism in Sydney and New South Wales (NSW).

AKASA ADDS MORE DESTINATIONS, MORE FLIGHTS

Akasa Air has strengthened its network across the country. The airline announced new routes and increased the number of flights on popular routes.

PAWAN HANS SERVICE TO MAKE AMARNATH YATRA EASY

Pawan Hans has launched helicopter services to establish convenient connections between Srinagar (Ex Budgam Helipad) and Pahalgam, as well as Neelgrath, with the additional option to reach Panchtarni.

FEDERAL BANK LOUNGE OFFER

Federal Bank, in collaboration with Collinson, the owner and operator of Priority PassTM Access India and LoungeKeyTM, launched a new programme that grants the Bank's customers access to premium airport lounges and travel experiences.

QATAR TOUCHES DOWN IN LYON AND TOULOUSE

Qatar Airways has launched flights to Lyon, France, using a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ partners with Safran

GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL), a subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), recently announced significant collaboration with Safran Aircraft Engines Services India Pvt. Ltd (SAESIPL), a subsidiary of aerospace and defence company Safran. The two entities have entered into a land lease agreement that will pave the way for the establishment of an advanced engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP turbofan engines at the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad.

India to get MRO facility for Rafale M-88 engines

In a major stride for India's defence industry, French Safran an advanced Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the Rafale M-88 engines within the country. This state-of-the-art facility, slated to be operational by the following year, will not only handle engine servicing but also conduct essential deep overhauls following the Time Between Overhaul (TBO) requirements.

IGI GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

With its unique connections, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is now among the top 10 airports in the world in terms of passengers, connections and transfers. AMEYA JOSHI reports

THE MONSOON BLUES

The JAS quarter July August-September) is usually the worst of the four quarters for Indian aviation. AMEYA JOSHI dissects how it is likely to fare this year.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER CARE

Newlyweds Lawryn and Joe Fellwock were all set to embark on a honeymoon cruise from Detroit to Puerto Rico via Delta Air Lines. But, oh no! Disaster struck as they realized Lawryn left her passport back home in Michigan.

BLAME GAME

Fox News is perceived as being habitual of attributing various transportation mishaps to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and their latest accusation left many amused.

CANDID APOLOGY

United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, found himself in the spotlight after he issued a candid apology for a private jet trip amidst the operational chaos at the airline, which resulted in thousands of delays and cancellations.

A BLOODY SITUATION

Blood on a plane might be a rarity, but it goes to show that sometimes reality can be stranger than fiction, even at 30,000 feet in the air.

MRO 2027: Coping With The Challenge Of The Next Five Years

With a growing fleet and an aviation market expected to be the third largest in the world, Indian aviation will need state-of-the-art MROs that can take care of the huge 1000-plus aircraft that the country’s airlines will acquire in the next decade. PULAK SEN decodes the MRO story and the road ahead at the halfway mark. A Special report.

ISRO awards Gaganyaan Mission mandate to Tata Elxsi

Tata Elxsi, a leading global design company that blends technology, creativity, and engineering has partnered with ISRO to enable the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission.

ISRO concludes NGLV blueprint

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone as the Next Generation Launch Vehicle’s (NGLV) architecture was recently finalised.

Chandrayaan Update

According to ISRO's Chairman S Somanath, Ahmedabad will emerge as the central hub for the development of India's quantum communication capabilities, specifically quantum key distribution (QKD) technology.

Unfolding Future as India Signs Artemis Accord

By joining the Artemis Accords, India joins forces with 26 other countries committed to peaceful, sustainable, and transparent cooperation in space exploration.

Noida Airport will begin operations in 2024

The Noida Airport in Jewar is witnessing a flurry of activity as huge machines and a multitude of workers diligently shape the greenfield site.

Mumbai Airport's AI implementation

The implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) has the potential to greatly enhance the operational efficiency of Mumbai Airport, which is renowned as one of the busiest single-runway airports alongside London Gatwick.

Delhi Airport will soon get a Taj Hotel

Indian Hotels, the parent company of the Taj brand, has announced the signing of an agreement to establish a Taj Hotel near Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport.

Bengaluru Airport achieves green milestone

Bengaluru Airport achieved a milestone by attaining Level 4+ Transition under the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.

flydubai completes 14 years of operations

It was on June 1, 2009, that Flydubai welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut. Now, the airline is celebrating its 14th anniversary.

Vistara introduces automated aircraft exterior washing solution

Vistara recently introduced Aerowash, an automated aircraft exterior washing and cleaning solution developed by AeroTech Support Services.

Fly91 Airlines First Look unveiled

Fly91, a regional carrier in India, unveiled its brand logo and tagline, ‘Bharat Unbound,’ as it prepares to enhance air connectivity from tier II and tier III towns across the country.

A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER

The Paris Air Show 2023 will be long remembered as the India Air Show with record orders from Indian airlines. It was also the show when electric, hydrogen and eVTOLs took centre stage. A special report.

AIX2023—MIND-BOGGLING INNOVATION

It was an interior show that was high on innovation, creating more space, better and lighter products and magical inflight entertainment systems. A special report on the Hamburg event

RECORD-BREAKING IATA AGM SIGNALS BOOM TIMES

The IATA AGM at Istanbul was a time of celebration for the airline industry which was back from the deep dark abyss that it had been these past three years. But there were issues galore that caught the attention of a large number of delegates. A special report