Dec 30, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, is planning to launch new international destinations, including Boston, Dallas, Dublin, Los Angeles, Manila, and Jakarta, in 2025. According to sources, the airline will start flights to five new destinations: Manila, Jakarta,...Dec 30, 2024 | Aviation India
The UAE has solidified its position as a premier aviation hub in 2024, driven by significant investments in infrastructure, clean energy initiatives, and increased seating capacity at major airports. The country’s commitment to economic growth is evident in the...Dec 30, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India, Indigo
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced a new hand baggage policy for domestic and international flights. Passengers are now allowed only one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 7 kg, with dimensions not exceeding 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Airlines...Dec 30, 2024 | Aviation India, Indigo
A 35-year-old woman, Afreen Khan, was served a notice and removed from an Indigo flight to Mumbai on Sunday morning after creating a nuisance on board due to intoxication. According to police, Khan got into an argument with the flight crew around 1:30 am. She was in...Dec 30, 2024 | Aviation India
In a devastating week for global aviation, four separate air accidents occurred, resulting in numerous fatalities. On December 25, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 28243 crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, including both pilots, after experiencing GPS spoofing and...Dec 30, 2024 | Aviation India
The article “Flight path 2025: What lies ahead for Indian carriers” provides insights into the future prospects of Indian airlines. India is expected to have a significant growth in air travel demand, driven by a young population, increasing disposable...Dec 29, 2024 | Aviation India
Bird strikes have caused numerous aviation accidents worldwide, resulting in hundreds of deaths and destroyed aircraft. According to the Wildlife Strike Group, bird strikes have killed 262 people and destroyed 250 aircraft globally since 1988. In the US alone, there...Dec 29, 2024 | Aviation India, Indigo
A 35-year-old woman, Afreen Khan, was removed from an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai after she allegedly became drunk and caused a disturbance on the plane. According to airport officials, Khan entered into an argument with the flight crew while in a drunken...Dec 29, 2024 | Aviation India, SpiceJet
SpiceJet, an Indian low-cost carrier, is working to return its grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to service. The airline expects three of its MAX planes to be back in operation by April 2025. The restoration process involves a tie-up with a US-based maintenance,...Dec 29, 2024 | Aviation India
Akasa Air, an Indian low-cost carrier, is facing turmoil with pilots resigning in large numbers due to alleged training lapses and inadequate flying hours. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the directors of operations and training for six...