What the fog! Not just bad weather, airlines also to blame India TodayWhy there is an airport meltdown every winter and what must be done Hindustan TimesFog delays flights: Passengers share woes as carriers struggle for timely take offs MoneycontrolTackle air pollution of a different kind The Economic Times’Cattle Class’ passenger experience amid India’s aviation boom | News9 Plus Show NEWS9 Live
Read More…
Qantas Adds Another E190 International Route
The Qantas Group is expanding its use of Embraer regional jets on thinner international routes, with the announcement of a new flight from Darwin, Australia, to Singapore.Qantas intends to begin the Darwin-Singapore route on Dec. 9, using Embraer E190s. The carrier last operated flights on this route in 2006.This is the second international flight from Darwin that will be operated with the E190s. Qantas began flights from there to Dili, Timor-Leste, in 2002. Qantas also introduced E190…
Read More…
Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/qantas-adds-another-e190-international-route
Aviation regulators slap ₹2.7 crore penalties on three airlines, Mumbai airport
India’s aviation regulators have imposed penalties amounting to ₹2.7 crore on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and the Mumbai airport following passenger inconvenience and violation of security norms amid fog-related disruption in air travel over the past few weeks.
The regulators have imposed a…
Read More…
Jet Airways rescue plan unworkable, say lenders
The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC) has not met various pre-conditions to take over Jet Airways, lenders to the bankrupt airline said, adding its rescue plan is unworkable and liable to be set aside.
The lenders voiced their disapproval during a Supreme Court hearing on several appeals challenging…
Read More…
Rs 30 lakh each penalty imposed on Air India & SpiceJet for not rostering CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots for some flights
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday said that a penalty of Rs 30 lakhs each has been imposed on SpiceJet and Air India after they did not roster CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots for some of the flights and their reply to its notice was not satisfactory. Advertising Advertising”Before the onset of fog season every year, DGCA holds meetings with aviation stakeholders such as airline operators and aerodrome operators. The meeting to check…
Read More…
NH Calendar: Aviation Museum holds annual meeting – Eagle-Tribune
NH Calendar: Aviation Museum holds annual meeting Eagle-Tribune
Read More…
New Report Predicts Strong Growth for Aviation Fuel Additive Market
Study: Aviation Fuel Additive Market Set To SoarReport anticipates $1.5 billion market for these additives by 2030Persistance Market Research’s latest report sees the global aviation fuel additive market surging to more than $1.5 billion by 2030, based on several factors, including an increasing push towards sustainability. © Curt Epstein/AIN
Read More…
IndiGo Fined Rs 1.2 Crore After Viral Video Shows Fliers Eating On Tarmac
Passengers were filmed eating on the tarmac next to an IndiGo flight at the Mumbai airportNew Delhi: Low-cost carrier IndiGo has been fined Rs 1.2 crore by the Bureau Of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) after a viral video showed passengers eating on the tarmac as they waited for their delayed flight to take off.The country’s aviation regulator, DGCA, also took cognisance of the video circulating on social media and ordered Mumbai Airport to pay Rs 30 lakh for the violation.On Tuesday, the…
Read More…
Passengers eating on tarmac: IndiGo slapped Rs 1.20 crore fine, Rs 60 lakh penalty on Mumbai airport | India News
Aviation security regulator Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Wednesday slapped penalties totalling Rs 1.80 crore on IndiGo and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) over the recent incident of passengers having food on the tarmac besides an aircraft at the Mumbai airport. IndiGo was fined a total of Rs 1.20 crore for various violations, while Mumbai airport operator MIAL was fined Rs 60 lakh by BCAS. Additionally, aviation safety watchdog—the Directorate General of Civil Aviation…
Read More…
Airlines, airports need to step up – Deccan Herald
Airlines, airports need to step up Deccan Herald
Read More…
Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/airlines-airports-need-to-step-up-2853565