IndiGo Airlines and Air India have opposed the DGCA’s proposed extension of night flying restrictions for pilots, set to take effect in January 2024. The airlines argue that the changes could disrupt operations and affect flight safety. IndiGo’s COO rejected …
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed flights to Europe, a key step in its privatization efforts aimed at attracting investors. Federal Minister for Privatization, Abdul Aleem Khan, announced reforms including the removal of an 18% sales tax on new aircraft …
Akasa Air pilots have raised serious safety concerns and alleged intimidation by management in a letter to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). They claim that Captain Gracious Flyod pressures unwell pilots to fly, violating safety standards, and retaliatory …
Air India Express will launch direct flights from Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Bengaluru and Bangkok on December 27, 2024, enhancing regional connectivity. The flights, operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8, will run four times a …
Air Canada has confirmed a third order for the Airbus A220-300, adding five more aircraft to its total, which now stands at 65. This latest order follows an initial purchase of 45 A220-300s in 2016 and a reorder of 15 …
Mukesh Ambani’s Boeing 737 MAX 9 represents the pinnacle of luxury air travel, akin to a flying palace. With opulent interiors, including plush leather seating and silk-lined walls, it offers a sophisticated ambiance. The jet features a spacious lounge, private …
The Lufthansa Group has expanded its fleet by ordering five additional A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total order to fifteen. This $2 billion investment, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2030, aims to modernize the airline’s fleet and enhance passenger experience …
Cathay Pacific reported significant growth in November 2024, transporting over 2 million passengers, a 23.1% increase from the previous year. Revenue passenger kilometers rose by 25.8%, and the passenger load factor climbed to 83.5%. The airline’s cargo sector also thrived, …
American Airlines has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to offer nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Ticket sales will start on December 23, with flights launching in March. …
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, has welcomed its 16th aircraft for 2024, an Airbus A330neo, which arrived in Manila on December 19, 2024. This addition brings the airline’s total A330neo fleet to ten, enhancing operational capabilities and supporting …
