Why Air India plans to do away with Vistara brand after merger
Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson said on Monday that after the merger, the Vistara brand will be scrapped. The full-service carrier will be known as Air India only,…
Domestic air travel bounces back: Traffic reaches new post-pandemic peak
In a positive sign for the aviation industry, domestic air traffic in India hit a new post-Covid high on Thursday, 25 February. According to the latest data from the Ministry…
Over 50 planes of IndiGo and Go First grounded due to engine issues
More than 50 planes of IndiGo and Go First were grounded due to supply-chain disruption of jet engines facing Pratt & Whitney engine-related issues, news agency ANI reported. According to…
India’s domestic air travel hits 85.7% of pre-COVID levels in December 2022, says IATA
India’s domestic air travel has seen massive improvement as it hit 85.7 per cent of pre-COVID levels in the year 2022. Recovery in air travel continued in December 2022, according…
DGCA proposes measures to promote mental health among flight crew, air traffic controllers
After concerns were raised about the mental health of flight crew and air traffic controllers (ATCOs), the aviation regulator proposed various measures, including mental health assessment during the medical assessments…
Indian Air Force clears more than 119 air routes for commercial airlines under conditional route ( CDR ).
New Delhi – The IAF has released 119 conditional air routes for civilian flight operations. Around 40% of the airspace was unavailable for civilian flights which made commercial flights take…
New COVID rules for international travellers to India | What to know
Starting today, February 13, the Indian government has decided to drop its pre-departure COVID test requirement for international travellers. This applies to those flying in from certain Asian regions such…
BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARE PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE AIRLINK
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.With bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town,…
Etihad Airways boosts frequency to Frankfurt
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is showing it means business by increasing services to Frankfurt, Germany.From 1 May, the airline will add an extra four services a…
Indian airlines faced 546 technical snags during aircraft operations in 2022
The government on Thursday said domestic airlines faced a total of 546 technical snags during the operation of planes last year. Out of them, the country’s largest airline IndiGo faced…
