Jan 8, 2025 | Aviation India, Indigo
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken action against a pilot of Akasa Air after a regulatory investigation found that the pilot was involved in a hard landing of a passenger aircraft in March 2024. The pilot’s Line Training Captain (LTC) and...Jan 7, 2025 | Aviation India, SpiceJet
SpiceJet offers a student discount for direct domestic one-way and round-trip flights in India. To be eligible, students must be 12 years or older, pursuing studies in a recognized school or university in India, and carry a valid student ID card. The discount includes...Jan 7, 2025 | Air India, Aviation India
Air India Express, a low-cost carrier owned by the Tata Group, added 22 international city pair routes in 2024. The airline launched and resumed services on 103 weekly flights, with Mumbai and Delhi being the primary beneficiaries, with 28 and 21 weekly flights...Jan 7, 2025 | Aviation India, Indigo
IndiGo pilot Pradeep Krishnan has gone viral for his humorous video announcement on a recent flight, where he introduced two Tamil actresses, Lovelyn and Viji Chandrasekhar, to his passengers. Krishnan’s lighthearted tone and playful comment about...Jan 7, 2025 | Aviation India
The Aircraft Repair Station Association (ARSA) and the Aircraft Electronics Association have submitted draft advisory circulars to the FAA to replace the proposed update to Advisory Circular 43-9, Maintenance Records. The draft circulars aim to clarify the...Jan 7, 2025 | Air India, Aviation India
Air India, under the leadership of the Tata Group, is undergoing a transformation to reclaim its position as a leading global carrier. The airline has a current fleet of 205 aircraft, with orders for 474 more, including Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and A350-900, and...Jan 7, 2025 | Aviation India, Indigo
Due to dense fog, several flights have been delayed at the Kolkata airport, with over 100 flights impacted. IndiGo has suspended all departures and arrivals at the airport until further notice. Poor visibility caused by the fog is the main reason for the delays. The...Jan 7, 2025 | Aviation India
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced its 2025 Executive Committee leadership team. The team is comprised of members who are also part of the GAMA board of directors and were elected during the board’s fall meeting. GAMA managing...Jan 6, 2025 | Air India, Aviation India
Captain Devi Sharan, a veteran pilot, has retired after 40 years of service with Air India. Sharan is best known for his heroic actions during the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in 1999. The plane was hijacked by militants and taken to Kandahar,...Jan 6, 2025 | Aviation India, Indigo
IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has received an order from the Principal Commissioner of Customs imposing a penalty of ₹2.17 crore. The penalty arises from the denial of duty exemption on the import of aircraft parts. The company has received the order...