Airports and tourism boards play a vital role in enhancing air services development by collaborating to support airlines. This article highlights strategies such as offering discounts on landing fees and negotiating volume-based deals to incentivize airlines. Tourism boards complement these …
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, aims to significantly expand its operations, targeting 30 million passengers by 2025-26, up from 20 million. Currently operating 103 aircraft, the airline plans to transition to an all-economy class layout by 2026-27. …
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, aims to transport 200 million passengers annually by 2030, an 80% increase from 113 million in 2024. To achieve this, the airline plans to expand its fleet from 439 to 600 aircraft and significantly increase international …
In 2024, Asia Pacific airlines experienced significant growth, with 365 million international passengers transported, a 30.5% increase from 2023, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Demand for air travel rose by 28.0% in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), …
India’s aviation sector is booming in 2024, with the six largest airports experiencing significant growth in passenger traffic. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport led with 77.8 million passengers, a 7.8% increase, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad reported 9.5% and 15% growth, …
India’s Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu, announced plans to build 50 new airports over the next five years, aiming to position Delhi as a major international aviation hub. This initiative seeks to enhance the country’s aviation infrastructure, which has seen …
The Lufthansa Group plans to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025 as part of its ‘Turnaround’ efficiency program, aimed at recovering from financial setbacks due to industrial disputes over the past two years. This recruitment follows the addition of 13,000 …
In November 2024, Asia Pacific airlines reported significant growth in international air passenger and cargo markets, serving 31 million passengers, a 19.8% increase from November 2023. The average passenger load factor rose to 82.0%, supported by a 17.6% increase in …
Air India, under Tata Group since January 2022, is undergoing a major transformation aimed at reclaiming its status as a leading global carrier by 2025. Currently operating a fleet of 205 aircraft, the airline has placed orders for 474 new …
