Tata-owned Air India has entered into a partnership with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a facility dedicated to Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME). This expansive 86,000-square-foot campus, situated at Bengaluru Airport…
To address the increasing demand in the nation’s air travel sector, Indian airlines have placed four major aircraft orders since the previous year. Currently, Indian airlines operate around 800 aircraft in their fleet and are anticipated to add approximately 600…
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, has secured the prestigious AAA credit rating from prominent agencies. This rating indicates the highest level of financial security and minimal credit risk. With this accomplishment, Bengaluru Airport has…
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, has recently acquired India’s priciest private jet, the Boeing 737 MAX 9. This aircraft, celebrated for its state-of-the-art technology and lavishness, was tailored to suit Ambani’s exquisite preferences. Equipped with cutting-edge CFMI LEAP-18…
On June 15, 2021, Airbus experimental test pilots Thierry Diez (captain) and Gabriel Diaz de Villegas Giron (first officer) opened the throttles of the inaugural A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) test aircraft, F-WXLR MSN11000, on the runway at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport. Taking…
IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers articulated the airline’s dedication to empower the nation while addressing the audience at CNBC TV18’s Global Leadership Summit. He stressed the airline’s ambitious vision of global expansion while simultaneously reinforcing its foundations in…
The A320’s oxygen system is thoroughly outlined in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), providing technical and operational details critical for crew safety and passenger support in emergencies. Below is a detailed breakdown of the A320’s oxygen system, adhering closely…
Beginning November 15, IndiGo intends to substitute the Boeing 777 with A321 aircraft for its routes to Istanbul. IndiGo is collaborating with the civil aviation ministry to investigate the potential for extending the wet lease of wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft…
In a significant development signaling the conclusion of a chapter in India’s aviation history, Vistara, the full-service airline renowned for its exceptional service, will conduct its last flights today prior to its merger with Air India. This merger, a calculated…
Singapore Airlines would invest an additional Rs 3,194.5 crore in Tata Group-owned Air India following the merger of Vistara in November. The merger, announced on November 29, 2022 and scheduled to be finalized on November 11, 2024, will result in…
