IndiGo’s fleet groundings rise to over 70 after engine issue

Aircraft groundings for budget carrier IndiGo have gone up to over 70 from the earlier 40 for its Airbus A320 neo planes after a recent powder metal issue with Pratt and Whitney engines, but the airline continued to report a profit for the fifth consecutive quarter.“Our aircraft on ground are in the mid-70s, which is a slight improvement from our previous estimate,” said IndiGo’s Chief Financial Officer, Gaurav Negi, in a post-results call. Until October-end, the groundings were in the…
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigos-grounded-planes-grow-to-70/article67804614.ece/amp/

IndiGo’s #nofilter Campaign Empowers India’s Photography Community

Hyderabad: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, recently collaborated with National Geographic India to bring forth #nofilter by IndiGo, an inspiring platform that seamlessly blends the realms of travel and photography. The culmination of this initiative witnessed a staggering success, leaving an unforgettable mark on the nation’s creative landscape. In a country bursting with photographic talent, the response to #nofilter was nothing short of extraordinary. Over 90,000 impassioned…
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Source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/business/indigos-nofilter-campaign-empowers-indias-photography-community-880786

Budget 2024: Aviation and allied stocks trade mixed as FM proposes UDAN scheme on 517 new routes ,Stocks News, Business News

Aviation-related stocks traded mixed after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Interim Budget speech on Thursday, February 1, proposed the ‘UDAN’ scheme on 517 new routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
COMMERCIAL BREAKSCROLL TO CONTINUE READINGAt around 12:20 pm, Spicejet shares traded with a cut of 1.7 per cent at Rs 63.89, while shares of Interglobe Aviation-operating no-frills air carrier Indigo traded with over 2 per cent gains at Rs 3,022 per share.
“The aviation…
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Source: https://www.zeebiz.com/markets/stocks/news-budget-2024-nirmala-sitharaman-udan-scheme-aviation-stocks-gmr-airport-indigo-in-focus-274606/amp

IndiGo wins ch-aviation award for ‘World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet’ for second year running

IndiGo, has secured the prestigious title of the World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet 2024 for the second consecutive year in the 100+ aircraft fleet category. This recognition comes from global aviation intelligence platform, ch-aviation, a leading source in the airline industry. It highlighted IndiGo’s commitment to maintaining a modern and fuel-efficient fleet. The airline boasts an impressive average fleet age of 3.94 years and operates over 300 aircraft from the Airbus 320 and ATR-72…
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Source: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-wins-worlds-youngest-aircraft-fleet-award-for-second-year-running/amp_articleshow/107294278.cms

Flying high: IndiGo seen posting record profit in Q3, SpiceJet largely flat

India’s two listed airlines, IndiGo and SpiceJet, are expected to post strong profits for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, helped by strong growth in passenger traffic and lower fuel costs. “The combination of passenger load factors trending above 85% and lower fuel prices is setting the stage for a strong Q3 show by Indian airlines,” Ansuman Deb, lead analyst, ICICI Securities, said in a research report last month. While the

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Source: https://b2bchief.com/flying-high-indigo-seen-posting-record-profit-in-q3-spicejet-largely-flat/

The first news, views & information website of TRIPURA. – TRIPURAINFO : The first news, views & information website of TRIPURA.

The first news, views & information website of TRIPURA.  TRIPURAINFO : The first news, views & information website of TRIPURA.Fine and gearing for comeback, says Mayank Agarwal after mid-flight health scare  Times of IndiaDay after falling sick on flight in Tripura, cricketer Mayank Agarwal reaches Bengaluru  The Indian ExpressMayank Agarwal shares update from hospital after health scare: What we know so far  Hindustan TimesMayank Agarwal discharged after mid-flight medical…
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Source: https://tripurainfo.com/news.aspx?intnid=19581&title=Mayank-Agarwal%E2%80%99s-hospitalization-exposes-poor-service-conditions-of-the-Indigo-airlines

Passengers Protest At Delhi Airport After IndiGo Cancels Flight

Over 10 flights were cancelled today at Delhi airport due to bad weatherNew Delhi: Scores of passengers at the Delhi airport were on Wednesday seen shouting slogans against domestic carrier IndiGo after their flight was allegedly cancelled.In a video posted by the news agency ANI, the passengers can be heard shouting “band karo, band karo” (stop it) after their flight from Delhi to Jharkhand’s Deoghar was cancelled.#WATCH | Passengers of Delhi-Deoghar IndiGo flight raise slogans and protest…
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Source: https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/band-karo-passengers-protest-at-delhi-airport-after-indigo-cancels-flight-4965787

IndiGo pilot derostered amid charges of flight taking off sans ATC approval, DGCA probe on

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS): The IndiGo pilot accused of having taken off without the mandatory Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance for his flight, has been derostered till all the facts are verified and probed, a source told IANS on Tuesday.
The incident involving the IndiGo Delhi-Baku flight 6E 1803, is said to have occurred on January 28 evening.
“The pilot has been derostered…
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Source: https://www.daijiworld.com/index.php/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1163181

IndiGo’s Baku flight takes off without ATC clearance DGCA probes incident

New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Aviation regulator DGCA is investigating the incident of an IndiGo flight taking off from the national capital to Baku without clearance from the air traffic controller, and the pilots concerned have been derostered, according to a senior official.    The incident happened on January 28.    The senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said the regulator is probing the incident of the flight taking off without Air Traffic…
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Source: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2024/01/30/del70-avi-dgca-indigo.amp.html

IndiGo announces Hyderabad-Bangkok direct flight from Feb 26

Hyderabad: A major budget airliner IndiGo has announced the launch of direct services between Hyderabad and Bangkok starting February 26, 2024.

With an eye to further expanding the carrier’s connectivity with the Southeast Asian region, IndiGo has also claimed to be the first Indian airline to institute this vital link between the two culturally rich destinations.

Hyderabad’s connectivity to international destinations has expanded further as the city has…
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Source: https://www.siasat.com/indigo-announces-hyderabad-bangkok-direct-flight-from-feb-26-2966860/amp/