Air India revealed on Wednesday that it will prioritize deploying its top narrowbody aircraft on five major metro routes starting in December. The airline indicated that Vistara A320-series aircraft will operate flights from Delhi to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, as…
France-based aviation training leader Simaero has finalized an agreement to set up its inaugural A320 NEO full-flight simulator at its forthcoming training center in Delhi NCR including ATR 72-600 and Boeing 737. Simaero invests $100 million The simulator, designed by…
In a significant achievement for both Emirates and Airbus, the airline received its inaugural Airbus A350 in Toulouse, France. This event signified the start of a new era in Emirates’ fleet modernization efforts and its dedication to improving passenger experiences…
IndiGo has been awarded CAPA’s esteemed ‘2024 Airline of the Year’ accolade, recognized for its remarkable growth, worldwide influence, and dedication to aviation excellence. IndiGo, the airline of choice for millions in India, has reached a significant milestone by being…
The Airbus A320’s ice and rain protection system is designed to ensure the safety and performance of the aircraft during operations in icing conditions and adverse weather. The system uses a combination of pneumatic and electrical heating to protect critical…
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…