Aviation

[ad_1] Representative Image North American pilots are pushing for better pay and working conditions during their talks over new job contracts with company managements. Members at some unions have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not reached. The aggressive stance comes at a time of pilot …

[ad_1] Representative Image After conducting a special audit prompted by concerns over IndiGo Airlines’ frequent tail strike incidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of INR 30 lakh on the airline. The audit revealed “systemic deficiencies” in IndiGo’s documentation and procedures. Within a six-month period …

[ad_1] Representative Image On July 27, 2023, Rajkot celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Rajkot International Airport, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of the region for improved air connectivity. The Greenfield airport developed at a cost of more than INR 1400 crores and spread over 2500 acres, …

[ad_1] Singapore Airlines said on Thursday it expects competition to intensify in the coming months as carriers scramble to take advantage of strong overseas travel demand that helped the city-state’s flagship airline to post a record first-quarter profit. Airlines across the world are investing in improving flight frequencies and adding …

[ad_1] New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday gave its go ahead to the Tata Group’s initiative to merge the budget airline AIX Connect (previously known as AirAsia India) with Air India Express, a senior DGCA official confirmed to IANS. AIX Connect, operating …

[ad_1] Full-service carrier owned by the Tata Group, Air India ir India, has announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Dhaka, enhancing connectivity for travellers flying between the capital cities of India and Bangladesh. Starting September 15, 2023, Air India will fly four times weekly between the two cities using its …

[ad_1] The introduction of direct Khajuraho-Varanasi flights will boost tourism and the region’s economy. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also plans to introduce helicopter services connecting Indore, Bhopal, and Khajuraho. Moreover, Minister Scindia inaugurated three Flight Training Organizations (FTOs) in Khajuraho, marking a significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh with a …

[ad_1] Representative Image Jet engine maker Safran raised profit and cashflow forecasts on Thursday after core income jumped in the first half, led by demand for spares and services as airlines boost flights to meet a recovery in travel demand. Recurring operating income rose 33% to 1.397 billion euros ($1.55 …

[ad_1] REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo Spanish airport operator Aena‘s first-half net profit more than doubled as passenger traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels and its revenues from retail sales rose. The company said on July 26 it made a net profit of 608 million euros (USD 673 million) compared with 277 …

[ad_1] File photo Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended the flying licences of two IndiGo pilots for violating safety norms as the aircraft they operated suffered a tail strike while landing at the Ahmedabad airport last month, according to a senior official. The senior official at the Directorate General of Civil …