India’s FLY91 acquires 2 leased ATR72-600 aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has reached an agreement with FLY91 for the lease of 2 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2024 and are expected to be the first aircraft to enter FLY91’s fleet.
This acquisition for the Indian regional carrier will support domestic operations particularly in tier 2 and tier 3 towns across the country.
ATR 72-600: The Backbone of FLY91 Fleet

FLY91, a dynamic regional carrier, has set its sights on transforming air travel…
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Source: https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/indias-fly91-acquires-2-leased-atr72-600-aircraft/

Air India Express wants to double market share in five years

Tata Group-backed Air India Express aims to double its market share on domestic and short-haul international air travel segments over a period of five years, and wants to become the airline of choice in a network of Tier II and III destinations in India, a top executive of the airline said.

“In a…
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Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/air-india-express-wants-to-double-market-share-in-five-years/amp-11705857627613.html

Why did Meghan Markle miss Prince Harry being honored as Living Legend of Aviation? Reason explained

Meghan Markle was absent from the Living Legends of Aviation ceremony held on January 19, 2024, at Beverly Hills. The event has been trending after it was revealed that Prince Harry would receive the title of living legend of aviation.
The reason behind Meghan Markle’s absence was her children. One of them was reportedly “unwell”, forcing her to cancel her appearance, as per The Mirror. Harry and Meghan are the parents of two children, and there are no details available on which child was…
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Source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/why-meghan-markle-miss-prince-harry-honored-living-legend-aviation-reason-explained

“Will Be Hub Of Tourism In Times To Come”: SpiceJet Chief In Ayodhya

“There has been an incredible change over the last couple of years. Incredible development and feeling of hope and optimism. What you see today will be vastly different from what you see in a year or two. There’s going to be massive development. After tomorrow, there’s going to be massive influx of tourists and it will change beyond recognition… This will be hub of tourism in times to come,” Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Chief, told NDTV ahead of the big Ram Temple…
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Source: https://www.ndtv.com/video/news/news/will-be-hub-of-tourism-in-times-to-come-spicejet-chief-in-ayodhya-755319

Russian businessman and wife believed to have been on private medical evacuation flight that crashed in Afghanistan, reports say – Yahoo! Voices

Russian businessman and wife believed to have been on private medical evacuation flight that crashed in Afghanistan, reports say  Yahoo! VoicesIndian Plane En Route to Moscow Crashes in Afghanistan | Casualties Feared | Oneindia News  Oneindia NewsTwo Russian nationals were passengers on jet which went missing over Afghanistan, TASS reports  Reuters.comIndian Plane Crashes In Afghanistan? Aviation Ministry Clarifies Over Badakshan Mishap  Hindustan Times
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Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/russian-businessman-wife-believed-private-163549262.html

Wings India 2024 concludes with over 50,000 turning up on the last day – The Hindu

Wings India 2024 concludes with over 50,000 turning up on the last day  The HinduWings India 2024 AAI’s Pavilion draws Aviation enthusiasts  Times of IndiaMultiple treats as Wings India-2024 opened to the public  Deccan ChronicleWings India 2024 sees over 15,000 visitors on first public day  The HinduMade in India: Sarang helicopter team soars with indigenous ALH craft  The New Indian Express
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/wings-india-2024-concludes-with-over-50000-turning-up-on-the-last-day/article67762941.eceR
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Avo Limo express: Where private aviation meets premium ground luxury

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The landscape of high-end travel has undergone a significant transformation, giving rise to private aviation as the preferred mode of transportation for individuals seeking a blend of convenience, comfort, and style. Exclusive and removed from the commercial airline chaos, private flights have become synonymous with a personalized experience.

In the realm of luxury travel, the significance of ground transportation is equally paramount, ensuring a seamless…
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Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/avo-limo-express-where-private-aviation-meets-premium-ground-luxury/

IndiGo flight diverted, passenger says airline falsely promised hotel stay | Latest News India

A passenger on IndiGo’s 6E-221 flight from Bengaluru to Ranchi alleged that the airline “refused to make arrangements” after the flight was diverted to Kolkata, and passengers were deboarded. The passenger claimed that promises of a hotel stay were falsely made. In response, IndiGo issued a statement asserting that all passengers were offered meals and given the choice of a refund or an alternative flight. A passenger, Vikram Srivastava, took to X to share about the incident….
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigo-flight-diverted-passenger-says-airline-falsely-promised-hotel-stay-101705767243359.html

Vertical Flight Society to hold world’s largest eVTOL symposium

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight technology, announces today that its annual conference on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be the world’s largest event ever on the emerging industry.
This 11th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium — being held Feb. 6–8 in Santa Clara, California, as part of the VFS Transformative Vertical Flight 2024 — is the world’s largest and longest-running…
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Source: https://aviationsourcenews.com/general-aviation/vertical-flight-society-to-hold-worlds-largest-evtol-symposium/

Russian charter flight with 6 people crashes in Afghanistan

Russian aviation authorities said on Sunday a Russian-registered plane with six people thought to be on board disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan the previous night, after local Afghan police said they had received reports of a crash.The plane was a charter ambulance flight travelling from Thailand’s Utapao Airport in Pattaya to Moscow via India and Uzbekistan on a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978, Russian aviation authorities said in a…
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Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna134919