Aviation
India’s IndiGo among the world’s most punctual mega airlines
Indians are not exactly known for their punctuality. In fact, there are jokes aplenty about the Indian Standard Time (IST) and how it usually runs behind the clock for many.
Textron Aviation appoints Bird Execujet as its authorized service facility
In keeping with its vision of providing a one stop shop for all aviation needs, Bird ExecuJet Airport Services Private Limited, a joint venture between Bird Group and ExecuJet Aviation Group,
DGCA to regulate air traffic controllers
With global aviation watchdog ICAO giving low score to India after safety oversight audit, the government has decided to entrust the regulation of air traffic controllers with the DGCA. With
AirAsia India announces new route, offers discounts on flight tickets
On the new route, AirAsia India has announced up to 30% discount on bookings till 22 July. Budget carrier AirAsia India has announced a new route. From 26 July, AirAsia
Indian opens skies to Philippines, allows unlimited direct flights
The archipelago of the Philippines will soon be a direct flight away from Indian cities. The two countries have now allowed 28 weekly flights between their major cities and unlimited
Tripura urges ministry to persuade SpiceJet to continue operations to Agartala
After Jet Airways, budget airline SpeiceJet has decided to suspend operations to Tripura capital Agartala from September 1, prompting the Chief Minister to seek intervention of the Union Civil Aviation
Vistara may become first airline since 2011 to start foreign ops
Currently, Vistara has a fleet of 21 aircraft, making it eligible to fly abroad under the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016. With the launch of its international operations planned for
From Seattle to Mumbai on Jet Airways’ first Boeing 737
FlightPlan offers a new column on the milestone moments in the life of aviation stalwarts. Here’s the first one off the runway Of all the memories that Suresh Nair, General
Emirates Engineering reconfigures second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft
Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The conversion of the aircraft from three to two cabin classes was executed fully
Vistara announces deals worth $3.1billion with Airbus, Boeing
Vistara to add 19 aircrafts to its fleet between 2019 and 2023 Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines joint venture Vistara has entered into a deal with aerospace majors Airbus and
