Menzies Aviation and SGA Angola agree joint venture

By LoadstarEditorial
16/01/2024

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16 January 2024, London: Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a new joint venture (JV) with Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA-SA) to deliver cargo and lounge services at Luanda International Airport (LAD).
As part of the new partnership, the newly formed Menzies Angola will handle more…
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Source: https://theloadstar.com/menzies-aviation-and-sga-angola-agree-joint-venture/

Taking Note Of Fog-Induced Flight Delays, Civil Aviation Minister Scindia Forms War Rooms At Six Metro Airports

Taking note of flight delays due to fog, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya announced the formation of ‘War Rooms’ at the six metro airports on Tuesday (16 January).These war rooms will be set up by airports and airline operators to address any issues with regard to passenger inconvenience with immediacy. This comes a day after Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were issued to all the airlines.Keeping the focus on the six metro airports, Scindia said that the ministry has sought…
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Source: https://swarajyamag.com/amp/story/news-brief/taking-note-of-fog-induced-flight-delays-civil-aviation-minister-scindia-forms-war-rooms-at-six-metro-airports

Majority passenger complaints regarding flight problems and refund; 422 complaints against SpiceJet, says DGCA report ,Aviation News, Business News

Flight problems and refunds comprised the majority of a total of 712 passenger-related complaints received by scheduled domestic airlines during December 2023, as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) report. The air traffic report for December was released by the DGCA on Monday.
COMMERCIAL BREAKSCROLL TO CONTINUE READINGThe report stated that during December 2023, a total of 712 passenger-related complaints had been received by the scheduled domestic airlines. The number of…
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Source: https://www.zeebiz.com/economy-infra/aviation/news-majority-passenger-complaints-regarding-flight-problems-and-refund-422-complaints-against-spicejet-says-dgca-report-272324/amp

IndiGo, Mumbai Airport get show cause notices after passengers seen eating on tarmac – India TV

Image Source : ANI/PTI The show cause notices have been issued by the Union Civil Aviation Ministry.

Union Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai Airport after a video of passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport went viral on social media. The development comes after Civil Aviation…
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Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/indigo-mumbai-airport-get-show-cause-notices-after-passengers-seen-eating-on-tarmac-union-civil-aviation-ministry-jyotiraditya-scindia-latest-updates-2024-01-16-912076

Germany Set To Cut Billions In SAF Funding, Raises Aviation Tax

Germany Set To Cut Billions In SAF Funding, Raises Aviation Tax | Aviation Week Network

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German government funding for projects such as the Leuna power-to-liquid technology platform looks set to be cut.
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FRANKFURT—Germany’s federal government is close to cutting more…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/germany-set-cut-billions-saf-funding-raises-aviation-tax

Air India elevates the passenger experience using AI-powered WhatsApp service

Air India introduced AI.g, a generative AI-powered virtual travel assistant on WhatsApp. This virtual assistant helps travellers with queries on a wide range of travel-related topics and offers access to various features, the airline said in a statement. The airline said, “Bringing AI.g to WhatsApp is a testament to that commitment. The accessibility and immediacy of WhatsApp align perfectly with our vision for customer service – we want to be where our guests are, providing them with…
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Source: https://indiaai.gov.in/news/air-india-elevates-the-passenger-experience-using-ai-powered-whatsapp-service

IndiGo Takes The Biggest Hit In The Annual Fog Meltdown Of Air Travel

Welcome to the annual fog meltdown of Indian air travel. In the 2024 edition, only two major airline groups are left in the country: IndiGo, and Air India and its associates. And IndiGo is getting much more flak on social media than the others this year.Fog is an annual phenomenon that affects Delhi and other airports up north, every winter. It turns up without much advance notice and throws air travel out of gear, the well-oiled machinery it usually is. And on Jan. 14, the north Indian belt…
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Source: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/amp/opinion/indigo-takes-the-biggest-hit-in-the-annual-fog-meltdown-of-air-travel

Delhi airport issues dense fog alert, over 100 flights impacted – Business Today

Delhi airport issues dense fog alert, over 100 flights impacted  Business TodayAirlines To Cancel Delayed Flights? New Rules Amid Fog Chaos  NDTVDelhi weather: 30 flights delayed amid dense fog as north India reels under cold  Hindustan TimesIndian air traffic disrupted on third day of dense fog  Reuters IndiaDaily Briefing: Fog leads to massive disruptions in flight operations in North India; why Milind Deora quit Congress; and more  The Indian…
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Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/india/story/delhi-airport-issues-dense-fog-alert-over-100-flights-impacted-413214-2024-01-15

Civil Aviation Ministry Issues Notices To IndiGo, Mumbai Airport Over Viral Tarmac Video, Warns Of Action

 Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) issued show-cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai Airport on Tuesday after a video of passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport went viral on social media.  MoCA’s step came after Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with all ministry officials at midnight yesterday. Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked for replies by 16.1.2024 over the issued notices and warned of enforcement action…
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Source: https://english.jagran.com/lite/india/civil-aviation-minitsry-issue-notices-to-indigo-mumbai-airport-over-viral-tarmac-video-warns-of-action-10127474

Majority passenger complaints regarding flight problems and refund; 422 complaints against SpiceJet, says DGCA report

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Updated: Jan 16, 2024 11:20 IST

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Flight problems and refunds comprised the majority of a total of 712 passenger-related complaints received by scheduled domestic airlines during December 2023, as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) report.The air traffic report for December was released by the DGCA on Monday.The report…
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Source: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/majority-passenger-complaints-regarding-flight-problems-and-refund-422-complaints-against-spicejet-says-dgca-report20240116112021/