Air Kerala to launch operations by June 2025 from Kannur Airport, ‘focused’ on hiring pilots from India

1 day, 15 hours ago

Air India Express defers proposed Mangaluru-Singapore flight schedule

Air India Express has deferred its proposed Mangaluru-Singapore flight schedule owing to “operational reasons”, according to a statement by Mangaluru International Airport. Brijesh Chowta, MP, posted on X that Mangaluru will have its first non-West Asia international flight when AIE introduces a twice-a-week flight between Mangaluru International Airport and Changi Airport in Singapore on January 21. Chowta said there were …

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3 days, 7 hours ago

Buddha Air plane, with 76 people on board, makes VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport

India TV News

A plane operated by Buddha Air made VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Monday. Here's what Buddha Air said In a press release, the Tribhuvan International Airport announced that Buddha Air's made a landing after reporting a "flame out" in the left engine after take-off at 10:37 am. From the Guran's point using the VOR approach …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

8 aviation facilities set for launch in first half of 2025

Hindustan Times

In a major expansion of India’s aviation infrastructure, eight crucial airports and terminals will be inaugurated in the first half of 2025, officials said. 8 aviation facilities set for launch in first half of 2025 The new facilities will come up in Goa, Patna, Prayagraj, Jodhpur, Hirasar, Satna, Datia and Thoothukudi. Goa’s Dabolim airport will have a new terminal building …

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Wi-Fi on Air India flights now: 5 things you might miss doing on plane

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6 days, 7 hours ago

Wi-Fi on Air India flights now: 5 things you might miss doing on plane

India Today

“The few hours of silence without rude passengers talking, or listening on speakers is gone.” “Now we will have 100 people in flight screaming on WhatsApp calls. Congratulations.” These were some of the reactions on the social media platform X following Air India's announcement of in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic routes. 2025 began with exciting news for travel enthusiasts as …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

New flight services from Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports in Odisha begin, check timings, details

India TV News

Odisha on Friday welcomed new flight services from Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar to Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna, an official release said. The new flight services will be operated by Air India Express and Star Air. With these additions, Air India Express now operates 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, connecting Odisha with major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, …

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Air India Wi-Fi: In a first, airline rolls out in-flight internet services on domestic routes; here’s how to access it

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1 week ago

Air India Wi-Fi: In a first, airline rolls out in-flight internet services on domestic routes; here’s how to access it

Live Mint

Air India has become the first Indian carrier to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services on domestic routes. Air India's domestic passengers will now be able to browse the internet, access social media, stay updated on work, or exchange messages with friends and family from flights. The airline on Wednesday announced that from January 1, 2025, all Air India flights operated by …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Air India launches in-flight WiFi on domestic routes in India even before Starlink launch

India TV News

Air India has announced the introduction of in-flight Wi-Fi services on its domestic and international flights. With this development, Air India becomes the first airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on flights within India. The rollout of Wi-Fi on domestic routes follows a pilot program on international flights using Airbus A350, select Airbus A321 neo, and Boeing B787-9 aircraft …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan ramping up its air power demands India to fast track aircraft induction

Firstpost

Pakistan plans to acquire 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, marking the first export of Beijing’s fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally. It will look at the shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and other equipment and suggest solutions, including accelerating indigenous production and selectively inviting foreign collaborations, amid growing security challenges from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Pakistan plans to …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tata Group's 'Taj Cochin International Airport' to be launched on December 28

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The 'Taj Cochin International Airport', a 5-star hotel built by the Cochin International Airport Ltd and entrusted to the Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company Ltd near Kochi airport, will be launched on December 28 by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Located just 500 meters from the airport terminals, Taj Cochin International Airport provides strategic convenience by setting new standards …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian Air Force Agniveer Recruitment 2024: Registration to begin from Jan 7, check eligibility

India TV News

Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: If you are seeking a government job, here's an opportunity for you. The Indian Air Force has released notifications for Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024. Important dates Application start date: January 7, 2025 Application end date: January 27, 2025 Exam date: March 22, 2025 Eligibility Criteria Candidates must meet specific qualifications outlined in the official notification available on the …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Air India orders 34 trainer planes for South Asia's largest Flying School

Deccan Chronicle

Kolkata: Air India, India’s leading global airline, has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft as it prepares to start training cadet pilots at South Asia’s largest Flying Training Organisation coming up in Amravati, Maharashtra by the second half of 2025, post regulatory approvals. On Thursday, Air India Director Sunil Bhaskaran said, “The new FTO is a strategic move to …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for its flying school

The Hindu

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft for its upcoming flying training school in Amravati that is expected to open from the second half of 2025, the airline announced on Thursday. Air India’s flying training organisation, which is the first to be launched by a commercial airline in the country, will be set up at Amravati’s Belora airport after it …

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3 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 …

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Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know

Live Mint

Air India is set to updates to its international route network from next year onwards. The Tata group-owned airline will use its flagship A350 and B777 aircrafts along these routes with upgraded cabin interiors on multiple US and UK routes, Economics Times reported. From January 16 onwards, India's flag carrier will deploy its retrofitted A320neo between Delhi and Bangkok flights …

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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Upgraded aircraft, expanded routes for Air India passengers from 2025

Hindustan Times

Private carrier Air India on Monday unveiled its 2025 vision which included upgraded aircraft and expanded routes for the benefit of passengers, the airline said in a statement. “The updates also lead to optimised flight schedules for key international routes to offer greater flexibility to travellers as well as to enable seamless intercontinental travel between North America or Europe and …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

ISL 2024/25: Mohun Bagan SG Score Dramatic Last-Gasp Winner To Script Memorable Win Over Kerala Blasters FC

ABP News

ISL 2024/25: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Kerala Blasters 3-2 to register their fifth consecutive home win and cement their top spot in the Indian Super League points table here on Saturday. Kerala Blasters FC opened the game on an assertive note, with their frontline duo of Noah Sadaoui and Jesus Jimenez teasing the Mohun Bagan Super Giant defence within …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

New Delhi-Rajahmundry Airbus service launched

Deccan Chronicle

KAKINADA: Union civil aviation minister K. Rammohan Naidu, along with MP D. Purandeswari, launched the Airbus service to New Delhi from Rajamahendravaram Airport on Thursday. The civil aviation minister underlined that people of Rajamahendravaram and Godavari districts need not go to other airports but fly directly to New Delhi or Mumbai for going abroad. Lok Sabha member Tangella Uday Srinivas …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mangaluru to Singapore: Air India Express Launches Direct Flights from January 2025

Deccan Chronicle

MANGALURU: Mangaluru is set to strengthen its international connectivity with the introduction of a direct flight to Singapore by Air India Express, starting January 21, 2025. In addition, Air India Express will start flights between Pune and Mangaluru from January 2, 2025, and between Mangaluru and Delhi from February 1, 2025. "We are excited that Air India Express has announced …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

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Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus

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4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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Air India confirms order for 100 Airbus aircraft as part of global expansion plan

Firstpost

The deal is worth some $6.4 billion after typical industry discounts, according to estimated delivery prices from UK-based Cirium Ascend An Air India Airbus A320neo passenger plane moves on the runway after landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, on October 22, 2021. Reuters File Tata group-owned Air India has confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft, …

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1 month ago

Air India expands fleet, orders 100 more Airbus aircraft after it placed for 470 last year | DETAILS

India TV News

Air India announced on Monday that it has placed an additional order for 100 Airbus aircraft, including 10 widebody A350 jets and 90 narrowbody A320 Family planes, such as the A321neo. The latest purchase is also supplementary to Air India's firm orders for 470 aircraft placed with Airbus and Boeing last year. "With India's passenger growth outpacing the rest of …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay

Hindustan Times

After more than nine hours of ordeal, the Air India Express flight, which had left passengers stranded in Kochi, finally reached Pune airport at 4.30 am. Not only the Kochi-Pune flight but several flights of the Air India Express from Kochi airport to other destinations like Bengaluru and Kolkata got cancelled. Flight IX-2714 was scheduled to depart from Kochi airport …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Air India to increase fleet size by a third to 400 planes by 2027: CEO

Live Mint

Tata Sons-owned Air India is aiming to increase the group's fleet capacity by a third to 400 aircraft by 2027, its chief executive Campbell Wilson said on Thursday. On 12 November, Air India completed its much-awaited merger with Vistara to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, that will be flying 120,000 passengers daily and connect more than …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Six months is reasonable…’: Tata-owned Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson on Boeing aircraft delivery delay

Live Mint

Tata Group-owned aircraft carrier Air India's Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson, while talking about delays in aircraft maker Boeing's pipeline, said that there is a delay in getting all “50 white-tail aircraft,” which were expected to join the fleet early December this year, PTI reported on Thursday, November 28. Out of the 50 white-tail Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, at least …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mega aviation package to cut levies, ease rules in the works

Live Mint

The Union government is working on a comprehensive package for the aviation sector involving lower user fees, relaxed regulations and tax concessions, three government officials aware of the development said. While the civil aviation ministry is focused on regulatory relaxations and route allocation, the commerce ministry will work to align the package with India’s trade goals and encourage foreign investment. …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo flight carrying 140 passengers makes emergency landing at Kochi airport due to technical snag

India TV News

A Bengaluru-Male IndiGo flight carrying 140 passengers made an emergency landing at Kochi International Airport due to a technical snag on Tuesday. After the emergency landing at Kochi airport, the airline issued a statement and confirmed that the aircraft faced a technical problem, prompting its diversion to Kochi airport, where it landed safely at approximately 2.21 pm. Meanwhile, Cochin International …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala: KSEB's seaplane move yet to take off

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At a time when the seaplane project, connecting water bodies and airports in Kerala, snowballed into a major controversy over the LDF government delaying it by a decade, the KSEB had evinced keen interest to launch it in 2022. The KSEB had sought Expressions of Interests from aviation service providers to operate amphibious floatplane and/or helicopter services between their …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

KLM to launch direct Hyderabad-Amsterdam flights in 2025

Deccan Chronicle

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to launch direct flights between Hyderabad and Amsterdam starting on September 2, 2025. The new service, operating three times a week, will cater to both business and leisure travelers, offering essential connectivity between Hyderabad, a major business and technology hub, and key destinations across Europe and the Americas. KLM’s expanded services align with the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India looks to boost air cargo amid Red Sea trade disruptions

Live Mint

New Delhi: India’s commerce ministry is pitching for air cargo to ship products such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics and perishables that rely on swift delivery as disruption in the Red Sea trade route has increased freight costs, two people aware of the development said. "The government is considering measures to promote this segment, including tax incentives, rationalization of aviation turbine …

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

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1 month, 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 …

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Air India officially completes its merger with Vistara

Hindustan Times

The merger of Air India and Vistara has officially been completed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The new unified full-service carrier will operate flights as ‘Air India’ with the airline code ‘AI’ while Vistara aircraft can be identified by a four-digit flight number beginning with the digit “2”. Additionally, the existing members of Vistara’s loyalty programme Club Vistara have been …

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1 month, 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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

AI Express to reconfigure planes with biz class seats from April 2025

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Air India Express plans to start reconfiguration of planes having business class seats from April 2025, as the airline focuses on operating narrow-body planes with only economy class seats, according to a senior official. The Tata Group-owned airline that merged AIX Connect with itself on October 1, has rationalised its network and currently has an operational fleet of …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

First Air India-Vistara flight takes off from Doha to Mumbai after merger

Hindustan Times

The integrated Air India-Vistara entity took its first flight from Doha to Mumbai on Monday night. The code 'AI2XXX' is being used for all Vistara flights operated by Air India post-merger to help passengers identify the flight when booking. Post-merger, Singapore Airlines will have a 25.1 per cent stake in the Air India-Vistara joint entity. “Cross-functional teams from Air India …

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Air India to serve ‘halal’ meals only on select routes | Check details

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Air India to serve ‘halal’ meals only on select routes | Check details

Hindustan Times

Tata-owned Air India has decided to serve 'Muslim meal' or ‘halal’ meals only for passengers on select routes, such as the Haj pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia. The merged airline is expected to have greater share in the Indian aviation market, making it a serious competitor to low-cost carrier Indigo and other airlines. Air India merger Air India also announced several …

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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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Super League Kerala: A sign of better things to come for football in the state

The Hindu

A well-contested final and a win for the home team. The script proved just perfect for the inaugural edition of Super League Kerala. To conceive a new football league when the calendar is already packed with the Indian Super League and the I-League – the two together employ the best of Indian talents and quite a lot of quality foreign …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara Completes Merger with Air India

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Indian aviation space will be left with one full-service carrier after Vistara’s merger with Air India gets completed on Tuesday. Singapore Airlines will hold 25.1 per cent equity interest in the Air India Group. Over 90 per cent of the market share is now held by Indigo and Air India. IndiGo's market share is 62 per cent and the …

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1 month, 4 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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara to operate last flights today before merging with Air India

Hindustan Times

The passengers flying Vistara’s Mumbai -Delhi 10.50pm flight and international passengers flying to Singapore from Delhi at 11.45pm will be the last ones to fly on the Vistara flights as the airline operationally merges with Air India today. “In the first month after the merger, nearly 115,000 customers who had purchased Vistara tickets pre-merger are expected to fly on unified …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala takes tourism to new heights with stunning seaplane service. Here’s all you need to know

Hindustan Times

In a major boost to Kerala's tourism sector, the 'De Havilland Canada' seaplane landed at the Bolgatty waterdrome on the city side of Kochi Lake on Sunday evening. Kerala’s new seaplane adventure connects tourists to top spots in minutes Tourism Secretary K Biju, Aviation Secretary Biju Prabhakar, District Collector N S K Umesh, State Tourism Additional Director P Vishnuraj, and …

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Air Kerala to launch operations by June 2025 from Kannur Airport, ‘focused’ on hiring pilots from India

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