[ad_1] Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, continues to meet growing customer demand by announcing increased flight frequencies to several vital destinations across the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. This expansion signifies a nearly 27 per cent increase in weekly departures compared to last summer, …
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Airbus & Tata Group collaborate to establish India’s first private sector helicopter assembly line, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, presenting an H125 helicopter model to N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly …
Read More »Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was expecting to take fewer deliveries of Boeing‘s 737 MAX aircraft and it had left out the MAX 7 model, which is mired in certification delays, from its 2024 fleet plans. The U.S. budget carrier, one of Boeing’s loyal customers, expects …
Read More »FAA recommends inspections for more Boeing models after door blowout, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The US Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets after a blowout on another type of aircraft with a similar mid-cabin exit earlier this month. The aviation regulator said in a statement late Sunday that operators “are encouraged to conduct …
Read More »Akasa Air to base its aircraft at Noida airport to operate domestic & international flights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Noida International Airport has entered a strategic collaboration with Akasa Air, to support each other in their growth journeys. Akasa Air will base aircraft at the airport to operate domestic and international flights from Noida International Airport, to support the growing air travel demand in the region. This …
Read More »Air India Express flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore & Kolkata flagged off, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M Scindia flagged off the inaugural flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata. Operated by Air India Express, the service will be available three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, effective immediately as per the schedule. …
Read More »Navi Mumbai airport to start commercial flight operations by March 31, 2025, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia, visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport Project site on January 13 to conduct a comprehensive review of the ongoing developments. The minister on the occasion announced that the upcoming airport is expected to start commercial flights operations by March 31, …
Read More »Bengaluru & Mumbai report record passenger numbers, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In a significant showcase of resilience and growth, Bengaluru‘s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) and Mumbai‘s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) achieved record-breaking passenger numbers in 2023, reflecting a promising revival for the Indian aviation sector. The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru reported remarkable growth in CY 2023, …
Read More »DGCA makes changes to address pilot fatigue, enhance overall flight safety, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has enacted substantial changes to the regulations governing Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew. These revisions, aligning with global best practices, aim to effectively manage fatigue-related safety risks in aviation, a critical aspect for over a decade. The …
Read More »Turkish Airlines reports 10% growth in traffic, carries 6.1 million passengers in December, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Turkish Airlines has released its monthly traffic report for December 2023, showcasing healthy growth in both passenger and cargo operations. In December 2023, Turkish Airlines experienced a remarkable 10.1 per cent increase in the number of passengers compared to the same period in 2022, reaching a total of 6.1 …
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