Dec 21, 2024 | Aviation India, Indigo
IndiGo, a private airline, launched its first flight from Chennai to Penang on December 21, 2024, with 165 passengers on board. The 3.5-hour flight will operate daily, with connections to 38 cities across India. The flight will also be marketed as a Madurai-Penang...Dec 21, 2024 | Aviation India, SpiceJet
Several leasing companies have taken legal action against Indian airline SpiceJet, alleging that the carrier has removed aircraft engines and other components from planes operated by the lessors without permission. The lessors have served legal notices to SpiceJet,...Dec 21, 2024 | Aviation India, vistara
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Vistara to submit daily reports on flight cancellations and delays due to pilot shortages and protests over pay revisions. The airline has reduced operations and is operating on a reduced schedule to ensure...Dec 21, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
Air India operates 34 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, making it one of the top 10 Dreamliner operators globally. The airline has also committed to adding 20 more 787-9 airframes to its fleet as part of its 470-aircraft order. If all options are exercised, Air India will...Dec 21, 2024 | Aviation India, Indigo
IndiGo, a major Indian airline, expects to carry over 112 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous record of 100 million passengers in 2023. The airline’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, announced the milestone on LinkedIn, highlighting the airline’s 18th...Dec 20, 2024 | Aviation India, SpiceJet
SpiceJet, a low-cost carrier based in Delhi-Gurgaon, plans to return three of its grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service by April 2025. This move aims to boost operational confidence and resolve challenges facing the carrier. The airline has partnered with...Dec 20, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
MP Brijesh Chowta of Dakshina Kannada has written to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, to advocate for the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) to be granted point of call status. He highlighted the airport’s significance in linking...Dec 20, 2024 | Aviation India
The content discusses Fortum’s vision for sustainable aviation ecosystems. According to Fortum, sustainable aviation is at a crucial crossroads, and urgent action is needed to address the industry’s environmental challenges. Fortum believes that the...Dec 20, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
Air India Express has expanded its connectivity in Karnataka by 25% with the addition of two new routes: Bengaluru-Amritsar and Bengaluru-Dammam. The airline has increased its frequency on several routes, resulting in a total of 25% growth in connectivity in the...Dec 20, 2024 | Aviation India, SpiceJet
SpiceJet has entered into an agreement with US-based MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services provider StandardAero to restore its grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft fleet. The airline plans to return three aircraft to service by April 2025, part of its broader...