Deciphering the 6E mega order

Well, it has happened, the biggest-ever order—500 of the A320 family for Indigo. AMEYA JOSHI looks at how the country’s number one airline will use these aircraft and what sort of network can absorb these machines.

Cathay Pacific's Free Ticket Campaign

Cathay athay Pacific has expanded its free ticket campaign to include the Indian subcontinent and the UAE, aiming to attract passengers back to Hong Kong

Aeromodelling winners announced

Boeing recently announced the winners of the eighth annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, a favourite event amongst India's aeromodelling community

IndiGo's strong Q4 results

IndiGo recently announced its 'best ever' fourth quarter results, demonstrating robust financial performance amid challenging market conditions

Hyderabad Airport is World's Most Punctual

GMR Airports, the operator of GMR Hyderabad International Airport, has been recognised as the world's most punctual airport

THE C-919 COMMENCES OPERATIONS

China's first passenger aircraft has commenced operations-a landmark in that country's desire to create its own aerospace ecosystem

The real regional CONTENDERS

ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report

Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency

Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report

THE GREENEST EVER EBACE

EBACE 2023 - the most carbon-neutral edition of the business aviation convention to date was successfully held mid-May in Geneva although the environmentalists made a fuss on day one. There were new aircraft, new engines and new interiors. A special report

THE PARIS AIR SHOW 2023

Returning after a gap of four years, there is much to expect at this year's Paris Air Show. It will be the greenest, no doubt. There will be plenty of eVTOLS and UAVS on display and, of course, the cutthroat competition to sell more jets

Will the ‘grounding' see a 'take-off'?

The sudden bankruptcy of GoFirst and the battle to get the airline flying again is a tall order. History shows that no grounded airline has ever taken off again. Will GoFirst be an exception?

Ashwin Bhat is new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo

Air Cargo veteran, Ashwin Bhat, who has been associated with Lufthansa Cargo for years, as the carrier's CCO, has now taken over as the CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.

Air France-KLM, CMA CGM launch partnership

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have launched their longterm strategic partnership.

Comac's ARJ21 commences Indonesia operations

Comac's ARJ21-700 regional jet recently made its overseas debut Aviation from Jakarta to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, marking the start of commercial operations.

Airbus solidifies growth strategy in China

Is tensions between China and the United States continue to French President Emmanuel Macron recently an official state visit to Beijing, during which Airbus announced a new cooperation agreement with its China Aviation industry partners.

Boeing remains steadfast in rate guidance for Max

In another big blow that slowed down the Boeing 737MAX aerospace announced a manufacturing concern about certain 737 Max aircraft but reassured that it does not pose an immediate flight safety risk.

Qatar boss forecasts robust demand

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

Vanessa to succeed Joyce at Qantas

Qantas named Vanessa Hudson as its first female CEO, handing her the challenging task of rebuilding the 103-year-old airline's battered reputation.

Emirates unveils robotic check-in assistant

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

Etihad aspires to triple passengers and double fleet

Etihad aims to triple the number of passengers it carriers to 30 million and nearly double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade, the airline's chief told Reuters.

India's daily domestic PAX reaches 'all-time high'

India's domestic air travel is rapidly India Lrebounding from the pandemic lows. Domestic air traffic numbers have reached an all-time high, according to Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Bengaluru Airport witnesses major surge in passenger numbers

During the fiscal year 2022-2023, Bengaluru Airport experienced significant growth in passenger numbers and maintained its position as the top airport for processing perishable cargo.

Mumbai airport records highest passenger growth once again

For the second consecutive year, Mumbai airport recorded the highest growth in passenger traffic among all metro airports in India.

GMR Innovex launches Robotics CoE for airports

GMR Group recently unveiled the Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of the expansion of GMR Innovex, showcasing their commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions.

CT X-Ray machines to combat bottlenecks at security checkpoints

Airports handling over 50 lakh passengers directed the Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to install full-body scanners and X-ray Computed Tomography (CTX) machines by December 31, 2023.

Soon, a metro corridor linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports

The commencement of construction on the Airport Express Metro Line, which will connect Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will start soon.

A Falcon for the Ages

The Dassault Falcon is arguably one of the finest business jets the world has seen. And it all began with the Falcon 20 which celebrated its 60th birthday on May 4. A special report

A new airline in the desert

Ready to muscle its way into the big boys club of Emirates, Qatar and Turkish, Riyadh Airline (RIA) is the new kid on the black. Will it be able to create a mark? Will it be able to draw enough passengers to the Kingdom? Can it beat the other big hubs? We will know when the airline launches in 2025. A special report.

Going bust to recover

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a law set up under the NDA government faces its first test of a company not in default applying for bankruptcy proceedings. What happens in the GoFirst case will set the template going forward. A Special Report

Akasa's supply chain woes

The new kid of the block, Akasa Air, has hit a roadblock with delayed deliveries from Boeing thanks to assembly line issues. The airline that has had a smooth start is already juggling with a fleet that is vastly non-uniform thanks to supply chain issues and Akasa's willingness to accept whitetails that were configured differently.