New Delhi: In a sign of sustained momentum in international travel, the Indian civil aviation regulator has approved 1,922 international weekly flight departures for Indian airlines in the upcoming summer season, registering a 5.1% growth on year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approves flight departures for airlines in India twice a year under …
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, announced on Thursday that it has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This order will enable the airline to expand its services both domestically and internationally. Previously, Akasa had booked an order for 76 Boeing 737 MAX planes, out of which 22 have already been delivered.Despite being …
To tap the travel boom in the country, airline Akasa Air is set to finalise a deal of around 150 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody planes, reported Reuters citing sources on Tuesday. The company executives are currently negotiating to strike a favourable deal. The official announcement about the purchase is likely to be made at Wings …
New Delhi: An alert over a loose bolt in new-built Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft has prompted airlines in India which operate the type to carry out checks to ensure there are no defects that can affect flight safety. India’s aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is closely monitoring the situation and has …
Akasa Air has now beat top Indian airlines like Air India and Indigo for having the best on time performance, according to the ranking list released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Akasa Air tops the Civil Aviation Ministry’s OTP rankings (Reuters)(REUTERS) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Aviation Ministry released the data for the on-time performance …
Image Source: PTI Domestic air passenger traffic jumps 25% in July According to the latest data shared by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), domestic air passenger traffic volume surged by 25% year-on-year to 1.21 crore passengers in July. DGCA data revealed that domestic carriers transported 97.05 lakh passengers in July 2022. IndiGo, a …
By championing diversity and inclusivity in their dress code policies, these airlines create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowers their employees to express their authentic selves. (Photo: Shutterstock) The airline industry’s embrace of progressive dress code policies marks a positive step towards comfort. In a significant stride towards promoting inclusivity and …
Image Source : PTI Akasa Air to Expand Fleet of Boeing 737 Max Aircraft with Addition of 4 New Planes Akasa Air has announced its plans for expansion by acquiring four additional Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Furthermore, the airline plans to make a significant three-digit aircraft order later this year. These four new planes will …
Image Source: PTI India’s domestic air passenger traffic grows Mumbai: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reported a 15% year-on-year growth in India’s domestic air passenger traffic in May 2023, which amounted to 132.67 lakh passengers. This is a significant increase from the 114.67 lakh passengers recorded during the same period last year. …