Cruising Heights - October 2023

In this issue

The cover story in November edition of Cruising Heights focuses on the exciting makeover of Air India Express and its merger with Air Asia India and have the low-cost arm of Air India is finally ready to fly. We also take a look at the three new routes that Malaysia airlines will launch from India later this month and how the subcontinent is a key market for them. Both Boeing and Airbus are working overtime to get there to get their long-awaited 737–700 and the A350–1000 certified. An update on the process. We also have a detailed look at the Jet Airways saga, and whether the airline will ever revive. All this plus all our regular features in a news filled November issue

Vietnam Air, Boeing near $10 billion Max deal

Vietnam Airlines is reportedly set to sign a preliminary to purchase 737 jets, approximately $10 billion.

1 min

Akasa and Air India Express: Pilot poaching accusations fuel legal battle

In the dynamic world of Indian aviation, two prominent carriers, Akasa Air and Air India Express, have found themselves embroiled in a legal battle over allegations of pilot poaching.

2 mins

Air India launches 'Project Abhinandan'

Air India has introduced Project Abhinandan' to enhance the airport experience for its passengers.

1 min

Pune airport's new terminal nears launch

The Pune airport's newly constructed terminal building is nearing operational status following the commencement of power supply and successful facility testing.

1 min

Ayodhya Airport set to soar with November launch

The ambitious Ayodhya Airport project, known as the Maryada Purushottam Shriram International Airport, is currently progressing at an accelerated pace, to provide enhanced facilities for devotees and travellers shortly.

2 mins

Bengaluru Airport set to expand with T3

The Bengaluru Airport is gearing up for significant expansion with the construction of a third terminal, Terminal 3, expected to be operational in the 2030s.

2 mins

Future Aircrafts: Hydrogen or electric ?

Reducing emissions that leads to costly taxes and restrictions plus a reduction in operating costs for airlines will the key drivers as OEMs look at new technology options for future aircrafts. This is the only element that most manufacturers are agreed upon.

10+ mins

A NEW BEGINNING AT GIFT CITY

With Air India and Indigo acquiring their new aircrafts from the GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, leasing is likely to take off in a big way from India.

7 mins

Joyce's messy exit

Qantas' longest-serving CEO is out, but the airline faces a monumental PR disaster!

9 mins

A new airline in the desert

Ready to muscle its way into the big boys club of Emirates, Qatar and Turkish, Riyadh Airline RIA) is the new kid on the black. Will it be able to create a mark? Will it be able to draw enough passengers to the Kingdom? Can it beat the other big hubs? We will know when the airline launches in 2025.

9 mins

22.81 PER CENT WAS THE REMARKABLE INCREASE IN PASSENGER NUMBERS

In August, compared to the same period in the previous year, according to recent data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

1 min

2,264 FIRST-CLASS SEATS INVENTORY

Has firmly established Emirates as a dominant player in the market. This figure surpasses the 700 first-class seats British Airways offered at second position Korean Air coming third with 690 seats.

1 min

74 PERCENT WAS THE DOMESTIC PAID FIRST-CLASS LOAD FACTOR

Achieved by Delta in August 2023, signifying that, on average, 74 percent of first-class seats were sold rather than offered as upgrades to elite members.

1 min

2,000 ENGINEERS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS IS AIRBUS' MISSION IN INDIA

Airbus is set to significantly expand its engineering workforce in India, with plans to hire an additional 2,000 engineers over the next two years.

1 min

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CRUISING HEIGHTS is India's best known monthly aviation magazine with equal interests in air cargo, travel and tourism. In its four years of existence, Cruising Heights has received accolades from the Minister of Civil Aviation, Aviation CEOs, Airport Developers, Travel Agents Associations and others for its path-breaking stories.One of the first true aviation magazines of the country, Cruising Heights was started with the idea of supporting professionals in the airline business to make informed choices on a variety of subjects from ground handling to cargo to airport development-all of which are transforming the Indian aviation scene in mind-boggling ways. Later, due to the interest it generated and in response to demands from the travel and tourism industry stakeholders we have targeted the general reader-the educated Indian who is keen to be an informed Indian-to know what's happening in the business.