Tag: India
NEWS Jun 19, 2023 IndiGo Places Record-Breaking Order for 500 Airbus Aircraft Indian airline IndiGo today placed an order for a record purchase of 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft. The order increases IndiGo's total Airbus aircraft on order to 1,330 and sets the record for the largest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The deal is valued in the ballpark of USD $50 billion. Read More →
NEWS Jun 07, 2023 Air India 777 Diverts to Russian City Following Engine Problems On June 6, an Air India Boeing 777-200LR, possibly with U.S. citizens onboard, was forced to divert to a Russian airport after a technical issue with one of the aircraft's engines. Read More →
NEWS May 25, 2023 Air India to Fly 19,000 Pilgrims on Hajj Flights Air India plans to fly 19,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform in the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The flights will fly to Jeddah and Medina on from four Indian cities. Read More →
NEWS May 04, 2023 India's Go First Fleet Grounded for Over 17,000 Days, Blames Pratt India's budget airline Go First has filed for bankruptcy and suspended flights due to technical issues Read More →
ROUTES Apr 30, 2023 Lufthansa Announces Flights to India and A380 Long-Haul Routes Lufthansa has announced new flights to India and that more routes will use the Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline aims to expand its international reach by serving more people on popular routes and launching flights to fast-growing destinations. Read More →
ROUTES Apr 27, 2023 Air India Expands Service to Dubai From Delhi and Mumbai Air India increases flights to Dubai from Delhi and Mumbai. This will help customers to choose from multiple flight timings throughout the day, with options to fly on the 787 Dreamliner and A320 family. Read More →
NEWS Apr 26, 2023 Air Kerala: UAE-Based Businessman to Launch India's Newest Airline A UAE-based businessman has announced the launch of a new Indian airline called Air Kerala. The airline is expected to meet growing demand for travel within India, which is now the world's third largest aviation market. Read More →
NEWS Apr 24, 2023 Government in Talks With IndiGo, Air India, and IGIA to Develop International Aviation Hub in Delhi The government has requested the three companies IndiGo, Air India, and the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), to explore global best practices to create a well-coordinated international and domestic aviation hub in India. Read More →
NEWS Apr 18, 2023 Hair-Pulling Passenger Causes Air India Flight to Return Description of an incident where an Air India flight was forced to return to its origin due to a disruptive passenger. The passenger was reported to have physically harmed two crew members which prompted the diversion. Read More →
NEWS Apr 13, 2023 Air India to Deploy TaxiBots at Bengaluru and Delhi for A320 Aircraft Air India is using TaxiBots at Bengaluru and Delhi airports as a way to reduce its environmental impacts. TaxiBots are used to taxi planes without using the aircraft's engines, thus reducing emissions and fuel consumption in the long-run. Read More →