Aviation

Who Is Sakshi Kochhar: 18-Year-Old Girl Becomes Youngest Indian To Get Pilot Licence

Sakshi Kochhar, aged 18, broke the previous record of 'Youngest Commercial Pilot of India' held by Maitri Patel, who attained her licence aged 19 years. 

Jun 22, 2023, 13:04 PM IST

With Near 1000 Plane Order from Air India, IndiGo; India's Aircraft Fleet To Double In 5 Years

The Civil aviation fleet in India has risen 75 per cent since 2013-14 to about 700 and is likely to rise towards 1500-2000 in the next half a decade, said Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Jun 21, 2023, 09:28 AM IST

Face As Boarding Pass: Thales Working With Indian Airports To Implement Technology

At the ongoing week-long Paris Air Show, Thales has displayed 'Fly to Gate' biometric passenger journey solutions which will reduce the boarding time by an estimated 30 per cent. 

Jun 21, 2023, 09:24 AM IST

'Lot Of Buzz About India' Says Indian Envoy As IndiGo, Air India Dominates Paris Air Show

Jawed Ashraf, Ambassador of India to France and Monaco also said that French companies are developing the aviation sector from an industrial and servicing standpoint in India.

Jun 21, 2023, 08:57 AM IST

Kerala’s Proposed Sabarimala Airport Receives Green Signal From Environment Ministry

The proposed Sabarimala airport in Kerala has received the approval for Standard Terms of Reference, recommended by EAC of ministry last month.

Jun 20, 2023, 10:02 AM IST

IndiGo's 500 Aircraft Deal: Largest Plane Order Airbus Has Ever Received

India's budget air carrier - IndiGo, has placed a large order for 500 Airbus aircraft, making it the largest-ever order for the manufacturer from an airlines.

Jun 20, 2023, 09:20 AM IST

Indigo Places Order For 500 Planes With Airbus; Crosses Air India's Record

With this additional firm order of 500 aircraft for 2030-2035, IndiGo's order book has almost 1,000 aircraft yet to be delivered well into the next decade, the airline said.

Jun 19, 2023, 21:12 PM IST

Go First Unable To Fly Again, Cancels All Flights Till June 22 Due To Operational Reasons

Citing operational reasons as a hindrance in flying, Go First has cancelled all of its flight till June 22, after the air carrier earlier cancelled all of its flight till June 19.

Jun 19, 2023, 12:42 PM IST

Watch: Blood-Covered Pilot Lands Plane With Dead Bird Stuck In Aircraft's Windshield

The video shows the pilot covered in blood while he managed to land the plane with a big bird stuck in the windshield while the bird's feet dangled over the pilot's head.

Jun 16, 2023, 11:18 AM IST

IndiGo Aircraft Grounded After It Strikes Tail During Landing At Ahmedabad Airport

An Indigo aircraft flying from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad is now grounded after it suffered a tail strike during landing at Ahmedabad airport.

Jun 15, 2023, 19:45 PM IST

Vistara-Lufthansa Partnership To Enhance Connectivity Across 12 Destinations In Europe

With the extended codeshare partnership with Lufthansa, Vistara will now offer improved connectivity options to a dozen destinations in Europe.

Jun 15, 2023, 17:36 PM IST

5 Countries That Don't Have An Airport

Jun 15, 2023, 15:03 PM IST

Jettwings Airways, Northeast's First Airline Gets Government Approval For Flight Operations

Jettwings Airways will have its base in Guwahati and will begin operations with a fleet of four 80-seater aircraft for a number of destinations in the northeast and eastern region initially.

Jun 15, 2023, 08:47 AM IST

Airlines Reduce Airfares By 60 Percent On Several Routes After Government's Instructions

Airfares internationally have remained firm on account of various factors like the opening of markets after the pandemic and the resultant surge in demand, rise in ATF prices globally, and others.

Jun 14, 2023, 11:25 AM IST

Indian Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Registers 2.3 Per Cent MoM Hike In May

As per a new ICRA study, the Indian air passenger traffic has smoothly registered a hike of 2.3 per cent in May in comparison to the month of April

Jun 13, 2023, 15:18 PM IST

Pithoragarh’s Naini Saini Airport Receives Aerodrome License By DGCA, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Applauds Move

Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh has received the aerodrome license from DGCA for the Naini Saini airport, CM Dhami quotes that it is a big move towards connectivity for the state.

Jun 13, 2023, 08:56 AM IST

CISF Personnel Saves Woman Attempting Suicide At Hyderabad International Airport: Watch

A young woman attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the terminal building of the Hyderabad International Airport was saved by the prompt response of the CISF personnel.

Jun 12, 2023, 15:22 PM IST

Air India Sats Introduces AeroWash, India’s First Aircraft Dry Washing Robot

Air India SATS in collaboration with AeroTech Support Services Pvt Ltd, has developed and inducted a new aircraft drycleaning robot - AeroWash.

Jun 10, 2023, 18:33 PM IST

Air India To Offer Full Refund To San Francisco Bound Passengers Post Magadan Diversion

Air India has confirmed to refund the full fare of passengers of the San Francisco bound flight, which made an emergency landing in Magadan airport in Russia encountering a technical snag.

Jun 08, 2023, 18:44 PM IST