Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?

Live Mint  

It’s ironic that airlines in India aren’t in the best of shape, but demand for air travel in the country is touching new peaks. Surprisingly, though, a new record has been scaled weeks after Diwali, which suggests durable strength in this market, with its pandemic slump now a fading memory. While capacity has expanded a bit, a long expected wait for new aircraft to join the fleets of India’s two big players, Indigo and the Tata Group, indicates that upward pressure on air-fares might continue for a while, as we can expect to see too many flyers chasing too few seats. Jet Airways has folded up and Air India’s merger with Vistara means air-passengers have little choice of carriers.

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5% more flight ops likely this summer
1 week ago

5% more flight ops likely this summer

Hindustan Times  

Indian airlines are set to operate more than five percent additional departures this summer compared to the previous year, according to data shared by the civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to the DGCA data, Air India will operate 4,310 weekly departures in the summer schedule, compared to 2,278 in the same period last year, showing …

Air India Expansion Plans On Pause As Delays In Aircraft Delivery Hinder Growth: CEO Wilson
1 week, 1 day ago

Air India Expansion Plans On Pause As Delays In Aircraft Delivery Hinder Growth: CEO Wilson

ABP News  

Air India's expansion plans are set to face hurdles in the upcoming fiscal as aircraft delivery delays and ongoing refurbishments of wide-body planes constrain fleet growth. According to CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, the Tata Group-owned airline, along with its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, will receive multiple narrow-body aircraft this year, supporting domestic and short-haul international expansion in …

Air India staff to fly economy as airline tackles passenger concerns: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Air India staff to fly economy as airline tackles passenger concerns: Report

India Today  

Air India has mandated that all its staff, including senior management, will have to travel in economy class from April 1, reported The Times of India. The move is part of Air India’s effort to improve its service and customer experience, following criticism over frequent flight delays. A spokesperson for Air India said the change was aimed at ensuring that …

Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA
1 week, 6 days ago

Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA

Live Mint  

New Delhi, March 20 : The dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA. International air passenger traffic for Indian carriers is projected to grow by 15-20 per cent in FY2025 and FY2026, against domestic air traffic growth of 7-10 per cent per year. Indian …

Air India in talks to buy more widebody jets from Airbus and Boeing: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Air India in talks to buy more widebody jets from Airbus and Boeing: Report

India Today  

Air India is in discussions with Boeing and Airbus to purchase more widebody jets, reported news agency Reuters. POTENTIAL EXPANSION If finalised, this order would be in addition to Air India’s 2023 deal for 470 aircraft from both manufacturers and another 100 Airbus jets ordered last year. COMPETITION WITH GLOBAL AIRLINES Air India is working to regain market share lost …

Broken seat, upset minister, deluge of complaints: When can passengers expect better services from Air India?
1 month, 1 week ago

Broken seat, upset minister, deluge of complaints: When can passengers expect better services from Air India?

Live Mint  

Last week, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted about his horrid experience of travelling by Air India, which put the harsh spotlight back on the airline and its services. While the supply chain issues are known worldwide, the announcements that Air India makes are possibly getting itself into trouble. The merger of Vistara into Air India led to a …

Aero India 2025: Airbus, Boeing eye lucrative deals as aviation sector experiences ‘meteoric rise’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aero India 2025: Airbus, Boeing eye lucrative deals as aviation sector experiences ‘meteoric rise’

Live Mint  

Air traffic is booming in India, even though only a tiny fraction of its people fly each year, and manufacturers are seeking lucrative deals at the flagship Aero India exhibition from Monday. "It's the most dynamic market on the planet -- and certainly the most exciting," Boeing India head Salil Gupte told AFP. "Per capita air travel remains low in …

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul international routes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul international routes

The Hindu  

Air India Group, which completes three years of privatisation this month, has recorded the fastest growth in passengers on its far-flung international destinations such as the U.S., Europe and Australia. Air India’s focus on long-haul markets is complemented by its efforts to grow traffic on metro to metro routes domestically, where the Group is the second biggest with a 30% …

Air India sees a revenue goldmine in long-haul transit traffic
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India sees a revenue goldmine in long-haul transit traffic

Live Mint  

Air India Ltd sees a lucrative opportunity in international transit traffic by flying people from North America and Europe to Asian destinations through India, expanding its share of a market dominated by foreign airlines. According to Air India data, foreign airlines enjoy a market share of 80% in long-haul transit traffic, while Indian airlines have less than 15%. "Air India …

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul travel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul travel

The Hindu  

Air India Group, which completes three years of privatisation this month, has recorded the fastest growth in market share on far-flung international destinations such as the U.S., Europe and Australia. In comparison, the passenger share of the Group, including the low-cost carrier Air India Express, has grown by 4% to 30% on domestic routes, while short-haul international routes have seen …

Air India to see major expansion, increase global coverage: Airline chief
3 months ago

Air India to see major expansion, increase global coverage: Airline chief

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Air India, which added 100 new aircraft to its order book towards the end of 2024, is set to see major expansions and increase its global coverage in 2025, the airline’s chief executive officer Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. In his New Year greetings, Wilson said that the airline’s mergers and new aircraft deliveries have taken the Air …

Air India enhances fleet with 300 aircraft, aiming for global expansion by 2025
3 months ago

Air India enhances fleet with 300 aircraft, aiming for global expansion by 2025

Hindustan Times  

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. In his New Year message, Wilson said these mergers and new aircraft deliveries have taken Air India Group's fleet to 300 aircraft, allowing it to expand to over 100 domestic and …

Air Traffic hits record high level, IndiGo leads the pack with 63.6 per cent share
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3 months, 1 week ago

Air Traffic hits record high level, IndiGo leads the pack with 63.6 per cent share

New Indian Express  

Indian airlines carried a record 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November 2024, marking the highest-ever monthly traffic. According to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, domestic passenger traffic surged 12 per cent year-on-year in November to 1.42 crore, an increase from 1.36 crore in October 2024. India’s largest airline, IndiGo, achieved its highest-ever monthly market share …

Flights of fancy: The rise and rise of premium flying
3 months, 1 week ago

Flights of fancy: The rise and rise of premium flying

Live Mint  

Indians are opting to fly premium more often, especially on metros routes, as they seek better experiences and business travel grows. Overall demand for business class and premium economy seats on aircraft has increased 50-60% over a year earlier, revealed data by travel portals MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip & Thomas Cook India. “We’ve seen a strong demand for business and premium economy-class …

Indian aviation in 2024: A year of consolidations, survival and premiumisation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian aviation in 2024: A year of consolidations, survival and premiumisation

Live Mint  

As 2024 comes to an end, a look at the last 12 months shows how much the aviation industry in India has changed and what lies ahead. The much-delayed merger finally got all the regulatory nods, and erstwhile AirAsia India, which had become AIX Connect, folded into Air India Express to create one large Low-Cost carrier for the group. Delays …

Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics

Live Mint  

In the last two years, Indian carriers led by IndiGo and Air India have added international flights to a plethora of destinations. As the airlines aim to make India a transit hub and expand their wings, Air India and IndiGo have helped bridge the gap between connectivity by foreign and Indian carriers. The real expansion for Indian carriers started in …

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?

Live Mint  

Imagine this: it’s 2015, and India’s largest airline by domestic market share—IndiGo, holding nearly 35%—is preparing for its initial public offering. Improved connectivity and expanding infrastructure will not only bring more passengers into the fold but also reinforce IndiGo’s position as a market leader in India’s soaring aviation sector. Scaling with market growth: India’s aviation sector is poised for exponential …

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Tata Sons-owned Air India on Monday said it has placed a firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus. With the latest order, Air India's total order book now stands at 570 aircraft, which has overshadowed IndiGo's previous order of 500 aircraft. In 2023, Air India placed an order for 470 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus worth $70 …

IndiGo, a longtime Airbus customer, is now adding Boeing planes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo, a longtime Airbus customer, is now adding Boeing planes

Live Mint  

Surprising as it may sound, the airline with the largest order book with Airbus is inducting more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into its fleet, albeit on wet-lease. It has seen the transfer of routes from the mainline carrier and also the transfer of aircraft from Air India to Air India Express. With a cost structure lower than Air India …

International Civil Aviation Day: A glimpse into India's aviation industry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

International Civil Aviation Day: A glimpse into India's aviation industry

India Today  

International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated every year on December 7, is an important occasion to recognise the role of aviation in global connectivity, economic development, and fostering cultural exchange. This day also draws attention to the challenges faced by the aviation industry and the progress made in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and accessibility of air travel. In 2023, India’s aviation …

IndiGo: Navigating turbulence as market leader
3 months, 4 weeks ago

IndiGo: Navigating turbulence as market leader

Live Mint  

On 17 November, India’s domestic air traffic surpassed half a million passengers in a single day for the first time, marking a milestone for the country's aviation industry. In October, the last full month with available data, India’s top airline, IndiGo, expanded its already outsized market share for the fourth straight month, to nearly match its all-time high of 63.4% …

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report

ABP News  

The aviation industry in India has been booming recently with demand for travel surging, however, the airlines are still struggling to increase their fares. Official data from the International Air Transport Association revealed that domestic flight prices majorly remained stagnant, often reaching close to or even below 2025 levels. The data showed that airfares have not been able to keep …

Blockbuster November: The best month ever in the history of domestic aviation in India
4 months ago

Blockbuster November: The best month ever in the history of domestic aviation in India

Live Mint  

November 2024 has been the best month for domestic aviation in India. The sum of daily passenger numbers declared by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on its website shows that the month saw 1,40,23,778 passengers across 91,728 flights until Nov 29, 2024, with a day more to spare. The month maintained an average of 4,83,578 passengers per day, a significant …

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson
4 months ago

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson

The Hindu  

Air India will see most of the air traffic growth coming from domestic and short-haul international operations in 2025 as more narrow-body planes are joining the fleet and legacy wide-body aircraft will be going for retrofit next year, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Thursday, November 28, 2024. "Once it starts in 2025, we will be doing 3-4 aircraft …

Air India optimises five key domestic metro routes post-merger with Vistara
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4 months ago

Air India optimises five key domestic metro routes post-merger with Vistara

India TV News  

Post Vistara-integration, national carrier Air India on Wednesday announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, beginning December 1. “We will progressively expand the coverage to more routes as Air India inducts new aircraft and completes the retrofit of our legacy narrowbody fleet during 2025,” …

Air India to fly Vistara's A320 aircraft on these 5 key metro routes
4 months ago

Air India to fly Vistara's A320 aircraft on these 5 key metro routes

India Today  

Air India is set to enhance its passengers' travel experience by deploying former Vistara A320neo aircraft on five major metro-to-metro routes starting December 1. These high-demand routes, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, will now be served by the airline's top narrow-body aircraft, offering a premium travel experience with three cabin class options. These are the routes the flights will …

Air India to fly erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes on 5 key metro-metro routes; optimises network
4 months ago

Air India to fly erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes on 5 key metro-metro routes; optimises network

The Hindu  

Optimising its network, Air India on Wednesday said it will deploy erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes that offer the best narrow-body cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, including Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad. In a release, Air India said flights on five metro-to-metro routes will be operating with erstwhile Vistara's A320 series aircraft having a three-class configuration - business, premium economy and …

Air India To Deploy Ex-Vistara A320s On 5 Key Metro Routes
Top News
4 months ago

Air India To Deploy Ex-Vistara A320s On 5 Key Metro Routes

ABP News  

In a move to optimise its network and enhance passenger experience, Air India announced on Wednesday that it will deploy former Vistara A320 aircraft, known for their premium cabin offerings, on five major metro-to-metro routes. Following the recent merger of full-service carrier Vistara with Air India earlier this month, the airline is leveraging Vistara’s well-regarded A320 series planes for select …

Air India announces deployment of best aircraft on metro routes from December
Trending News
4 months ago

Air India announces deployment of best aircraft on metro routes from December

Hindustan Times  

Air India on Wednesday announced prioritising the deployment of the best narrowbody aircraft on five key metro routes from December. “By combining the strengths of both full-service carriers, we are able to consolidate our best narrowbody offering on routes where there is a desire for a high-frequency and full-service product.” Wilson said the airline will progressively expand the coverage to …

IndiGo Dominates Domestic Air Passenger Traffic In October With 63.3 Per Cent Market Share, DGCA Data Reveals
4 months, 1 week ago

IndiGo Dominates Domestic Air Passenger Traffic In October With 63.3 Per Cent Market Share, DGCA Data Reveals

ABP News  

Domestic air passenger traffic in India surged in October, official data revealed. The country’s domestic air traffic climbed 5.3 per cent in October 2024 and reached 1.36 crore passengers, the latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation revealed. The collective market share of Air India for the month under review stood at 19.4 per cent, while Vistara accounted …

Indian aviation makes history, records 5 lakh passengers in a single day
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian aviation makes history, records 5 lakh passengers in a single day

Hindustan Times  

Indian aviation made history on November 17, 2024 with airlines carrying over 5 lakh domestic passengers in a single day, for the first time in the history. This marks the steady push for the last two weeks with days of peaks in air traffic, November 08 recording 4.9 lakh passengers, November 09 reporting 4.96 lakh passengers. This was followed by …

IndiGo and Air India are taking the battle to each other like never before
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo and Air India are taking the battle to each other like never before

Live Mint  

As 6E-6814 took off for Mumbai on Thursday from Delhi, IndiGo made history as it started offering dual-class seating. The flight is historic for both IndiGo and Indian aviation and comes in the same week of another historic event taking place — the merger of Vistara with Air India. Air India taking the battle to IndiGo As Vistara merged into …

Air India-Vistara merger completed: Tata-group airline becomes India’s largest international carrier; here’s how
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger completed: Tata-group airline becomes India’s largest international carrier; here’s how

Live Mint  

Air India on Tuesday completed the Vistara merger to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, that will be flying over 1,20,000 passengers daily and connect more than 90 destinations. "Post-merger, Air India Group operates a combined fleet of 300 aircraft covering 55 domestic and 48 international destinations, with 312 routes and 8,300 flights per week. Singapore Airlines …

Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights

The Hindu  

Air India said on Tuesday that it has completed the integration and legal merger with Vistara, a day after the latter flew for the last time under its own flight code “UK”. The development follows the integration of Air India Express and erstwhile AirAsia India achieved last month to form the low-cost arm of the airline, that will complement the …

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH

India TV News  

In an emotional farewell on Monday night, Vistara’s last flight from Odisha’s Biju Patnaik International Airport soared into the sky, marking the conclusion of the airline's independent operations before its full integration into Air India. Flight UK 782, bound for Delhi, carried passengers on a historic journey that officially ended Vistara’s separate identity, making way for the merged entity of …

Why Indian carriers struggle to survive despite airport boom and record footfall
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Indian carriers struggle to survive despite airport boom and record footfall

Firstpost  

The Indian aviation industry may seem to be soaring, but it has a history of airline shutdowns due to money troubles, intense competition and management issues. While Air India merged with Indian Airlines in 2007 to become the largest full-service airline, other major players like Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Air Sahara all eventually collapsed. Boeing’s 2023 outlook estimates that over …

Vistara (9-Jan-2015 to 11-Nov-2024): How the airline changed Indian aviation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara (9-Jan-2015 to 11-Nov-2024): How the airline changed Indian aviation

Hindustan Times  

Vistara, the Tata-SIA joint venture, will sunset at midnight today. As social media pays tributes and many take their last flights on the airline, a look at some pivotal moments which shaped not just the airline but also Indian aviation in one way or another. The hard work of introducing, differentiating and popularising Premium Economy will bear fruits for Air …

Vistara Airlines calls it a day: ‘Sky isn’t the limit, its just the beginning'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara Airlines calls it a day: ‘Sky isn’t the limit, its just the beginning'

Hindustan Times  

In an emotional post on social media platform X, Vistara Airlines sent a farewell message to its partners before ceasing operations ahead of its merger with Air India. From November 12 onwards, Vistara will fully be integrated with Air India In the message, Vistara's account said, “As the plane ascends, so do our dreams; let’s glide toward the future, where …

One market, two models: How a Vistara-enhanced Air India will take on budget airlines like IndiGo
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One market, two models: How a Vistara-enhanced Air India will take on budget airlines like IndiGo

Firstpost  

The merger of Vistara with Air India sets the stage for a fierce battle between full-service luxury and budget-friendly options as IndiGo continues to dominate the low-cost market On November 12, 2024, the Indian aviation industry will see a major shift with Vistara, a full-service airline jointly owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, merging with Air India, which is …

‘Where sky isn’t the limit..,’ Vistara says ‘just the beginning’ as airline folds business
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Where sky isn’t the limit..,’ Vistara says ‘just the beginning’ as airline folds business

Live Mint  

It's Vistara's last day today! Also, the merger -- that will see Vistara's 49 per cent owner Singapore Airlines holding 25.1 per cent stake in Air India post the merger-- will mark the sunset of another Indian airline jointly owned by an overseas carrier after the liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms. AI brings major changes Air India stated, in …

Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India

Hindustan Times  

Vistara will operate its final flight under its own brand on Monday, November 11, as it prepares to fully integrate with Air India. The government has approved foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines in the Air India-Vistara merger, streamlining their integration into a single full-service carrier under the Air India brand. Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore …

Goodbye, Vistara: Airline set for final flight today as it merges with Air India
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Goodbye, Vistara: Airline set for final flight today as it merges with Air India

India Today  

In a move that marks the end of an era for India’s skies, Vistara, the full-service airline that won hearts with its premium service, will operate its final flights today before merging with Air India. The merger, a strategic decision by the Tata Group, brings together two giants of Indian aviation and shifts the landscape, with Air India becoming the …

Air India-Vistara merger: Graveyard of brands in the sky
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger: Graveyard of brands in the sky

New Indian Express  

As you read this column today, Air Vistara is no more. Yet another airline brand has moved on into the graveyard of Indian aviation brands. Damania, Modiluft, Air Deccan, Sahara, Jet, GoAir and Kingfisher are but a few of the bigger ones who bade goodbye to passengers who seemed to have loved them to no end. While Damania was an …

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?

Live Mint  

As the winter schedule kicks in, domestic airlines are already in expansion mode, with Air India Express expanding its services from Chennai and IndiGo opening up almost all flights on the IndiGoStretch between Delhi and Mumbai. Data shared by aviation analytics company Cirium throws up interesting statistics for November, after Vistara’s merger with Air India, the first full month of …

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India
7 months ago

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India

New Indian Express  

The merger between Vistara and Air India is likely to be finalized on November 12 as the former will fly for the final flight on November 11. This is an important milestone that facilitates the merger process between Vistara and Air India, and the broader transformation of the Air India Group,” said an Air India Spokesperson on Friday. Following Vistara’s …

Vistara-Air India merger: Check impact on ticket bookings, flight operations and more
7 months ago

Vistara-Air India merger: Check impact on ticket bookings, flight operations and more

India Today  

The merger between Vistara and Air India is on track to be finalised by November 12, 2024. Impact on existing bookings, flight operations and more Booking cut-off date: Starting September 3, 2024, customers cannot book Vistara flights for travel on or after November 12, 2024. Booking transition: All bookings for routes previously operated by Vistara will be redirected to Air …

The forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon
8 months, 1 week ago

The forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon

Hindustan Times  

I don’t know how many readers will recall but there was a time in the 1970s and 1980s when air travel in India was the preserve of a very few. Predictably, certain aspects of air travel took quite a knock once India’s low-fare airline revolution hit in the early 2000s. On June 19, Air India announced that it has refitted …

Need to strengthen Indian airlines for international air travel: Economic Survey 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Need to strengthen Indian airlines for international air travel: Economic Survey 2024

The Hindu  

Indian airlines need to be strengthened in order to ensure long-haul international air connectivity, the Economic Survey 2024 said. The emphasis on supporting Indian carriers, it said, was required to plug the leak caused by a large proportion of Indian long-haul international traffic travelling through connectivity hubs in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. At the same time, Air India …

Need a stronger aviation ecosystem to brace for 2X fleet expansion in 5-6 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Need a stronger aviation ecosystem to brace for 2X fleet expansion in 5-6 years

The Hindu  

The privatisation of Air India leading to the transfer of its ownership by the government to Tata Sons in 2022 and the ensuing transformation plan being undertaken at the airline has triggered a strategic transformation in the country’s airline sector. Meanwhile, India’s largest airline IndiGo, which has a fleet of about 370 aircraft with more than 980 on order, continues …

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