India’s Leading Airline IndiGo, a subsidiary of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., is India’s largest airline, boasting the largest fleet and carrying the most passengers domestically. With a commanding 63.6% market share in November 2024, IndiGo also ranks among the world’s largest airlines by passenger volume, exceeding 100 million travelers in 2023. Founded in 2006 by Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, IndiGo commenced operations in August 2006 with a fleet of Airbus A320s. The airline’s rapid growth propelled it to the top of the Indian aviation market in 2012. Operates over 2,000 daily flights connecting 126 destinations (89 domestic, 37 international). Hub: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Became a publicly traded company in November 2015. Ranked 15th globally for punctuality in 2022 by OAG. Initial order for 100 Airbus A320s in 2005. Rapid expansion led to concerns regarding safety in 2011. Significant order for 180 Airbus A320s in 2011. Received approval for international flights in 2011.
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FIR filed after IndiGo flight receives false bomb threat alert – Deccan Herald
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered by the police in connection with a hoax bomb threat received by an IndiGo flight. The incident occurred on May 4, when the flight, which was traveling from Mumbai to Chennai, received a threatening email claiming that there was a bomb on board. Following standard operating procedures, the airline reported the threat to the authorities, and the police and security agencies were alerted.
Upon receiving the threat, the flight was diverted to the nearest airport, and all passengers and crew members were evacuated as a precautionary measure. A thorough search of the aircraft was conducted by the security agencies, but no explosive device was found. The threat was deemed a hoax, and the flight was later cleared for departure.
The FIR was registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, which deal with providing false information and attempting to cause panic. The police are now investigating the matter to identify the person or persons responsible for sending the threatening email. The airline has stated that the safety and security of its passengers and crew are its top priority, and it will cooperate fully with the authorities in their investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of taking all threats seriously, even if they are later found to be hoaxes. The diversion of the flight and the subsequent search operation caused inconvenience to the passengers, but it was necessary to ensure their safety. The incident also underscores the need for more stringent measures to prevent such hoax threats from being made in the future.
The police are using digital forensics to track down the person who sent the email, and they are also analyzing the email header and other technical details to identify the sender’s location and device. The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected that the perpetrator will be identified and brought to justice soon.
In conclusion, the FIR registered over the hoax bomb threat aboard the IndiGo flight is a serious matter, and the authorities are taking all necessary steps to investigate the incident and prevent such threats from being made in the future. The safety and security of air travelers are of paramount importance, and all stakeholders must work together to ensure that such incidents do not recur. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for effective measures to prevent and respond to security threats.