Airlines
- Technology
DGCA grants IndiGo 3-month extension for Turkish airlines lease
Mumbai: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday granted a one-time final extension of three months to IndiGo on damp leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines till August 31 to avoid…
- Technology
We don’t comment on competitors: Air India on IndiGo-Turkish Airlines codesharing
New Delhi: Air India on Friday said it does not comment on competitors, as a media report claimed that it lobbied the government to cancel IndiGo’s lease with state-backed Turkish Airlines. In…
- India
At least 24 airports closed for civilian flights till May 15
New Delhi: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier,…
- India
Govt asks airlines to ensure no surge in Srinagar airfares
New Delhi: Civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to ensure there is no surge in airfares on the Srinagar route, and airlines will be operating additional flights to the city. Terrorists struck…
- India
Indians on ‘bomb-alert’ American Airlines flight being ‘rebooked’ from Rome
London: Indian nationals on the Delhi-bound American Airlines flight from New York diverted to Italy over a bomb threat later deemed “non-credible” are being rebooked on alternative flights from Rome, Italian airport…
- Middle East
Emirates A350 to debut on Mumbai, Ahmedabad routes starting Jan 26
Emirates Flights which is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced its latest Airbus A350 aircraft on routes to Dubai and India, marking a milestone in the airline’s Indian…
- Middle East
UAE aviation soars: 1M air movements mark a record-breaking year
The United Arab Emirates witnessed a remarkable surge in the aviation sector with one million air movements in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in air transportation. According to the…
- World
28 dead as plane crash-lands at South Korean airport
Seoul: At least 28 passengers died after a plane carrying more than 170 people, caught fire on landing at the airport in southern South Korean city of Muan on Sunday, the emergency…
- World
Japan Airlines’ system restored after cyberattack
Tokyo: Japan Airlines (JAL) said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage services and delayed some flights. JAL said ticket sales for…
- India
Take action on hoax bomb threats to airlines, Centre directs social media platforms
New Delhi: Amid the unabated hoax bomb threats to airlines via global Internet platforms, the Centre on Saturday directed social media intermediaries like Elon Musk-headed X and Meta to ensure due diligence…
- India
Bomb hoax to airlines: Culprits to be put under no-fly list, says govt
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday said the government plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines, including placing perpetrators of such…
- India
Over 20 flights receive bomb threats on Sunday
Mumbai/New Delhi: More than 20 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, according to sources. IndiGo, Vistara, Air India and Akasa Air are among the airlines that received bomb threats,…
- India
India aims to increase operational airports to 400 by 2047: Centre
New Delhi: The number of operational airports in the country has doubled from 74 in 2014 to 157 in 2024 and the aim is to increase this figure to 350-400 by 2047,…
- Middle East
Watch: Emirates unveils stunning new Boeing 777 cabin design
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a stunning new cabin design on its Boeing 777 aircraft with a completely new look to the cabins. The revamped Boeing 777 started its first service,…
- Middle East
US-Bangla Airlines to start regular flights between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has authorised US-Bangla Airlines to commence scheduled passenger flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This service will operate…
