Winds of Hope – at Last

The November 2016 air cargo figures showed a rise, leading IATA to comment that the trend was encouraging and would continue in 2017.

BRU to boost pharma, IT from Mumbai

Fulfilling a long-standing demand, the Brussels Airlines connection with Mumbai will not only help the pharma and IT sectors but be a great help for the diamond trade.

Storm Rider Rahul Bhatia

Years of profit and maintaining a lean operations has helped IndiGo’s Rahul Bhatia build up a substantial war chest. Today, that war chest is aiding the airline to keep its head in the skies despite the losses and the inhospitable atmosphere.

Headwinds At Airbus

Never in the last ten years has the European planemaker faced so much uncertainly at the top. The last time such a crisis took place was the A380 crisis of 2006. As it was then, Airbus tackled the problem with a substantial overhaul of its senior management.

'Beam Me Up, Musk'

Come 2050, that iconic catchphrase that made its way into popular culture from the science fiction television series Star Trek, could become reality. This time around, the request will not be from Captain Kirk to his chief engineer, Montgomery “Scotty” Scott but to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk who is pursuing his dream to set up a human colony on Mars. His Raptor engines have achieved their task. All that remains to be done is their attachment to Starship…

Max And Its Maximum Boycott

Two accidents of the Boeing 737 Max have raised a number of questions: the first and foremost being the speed with which the US planemaker rushed to ensure the commercial debut of the plane. Did the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut corners to complete its certifications process? A close look at the goings-on in the B737 Max story.

Jet's Slot Factor

Even as Jet Airways stops flying to stations one after another, the question that arises is: Who gets the slots it vacates? Getting and maintaining slots nationally and internationally is a difficult proposition and till now, the beleaguered airline has been trying hard to keep its nose in the air by hanging on to the hardest to obtain airport slots around the world, as AMEYA JOSHI found out.

Now, Chillies From Varanasi To Dubai…

In its move to connect to the last farmer, cargo flights will start receiving Viability Gap Funding and in the process boost incomes in the hinterland.

Wow! It's The End!

Started with hype and fanfare, Skuli Mogensen’s WOW Air – the low-cost long haul carrier – has flown into the sunset. What are the reasons?

Tatas Reach Out To GMR

Airport major GMR had been looking around for investors for quite some time. It finally got the Tatas along with Singapore’s GIC and SSG Capital Management. While the move signifies Tatas’ interest in the aviation business, it also points to a change of direction in the manner in which GMR conducts its business. A report.

Smooth Take-Offs, Smoother Landings

As India gets ready for growth in the skies, work is going on behind the scenes to ease the ‘growing pains’. Even so, a lot more needs to be – and in a hurry…

Love @ Starbucks In Schiphol

When Austin Mann decided to ask his longtime girlfriend to marry him he knew exactly where he wanted to do it. It was the spot where Esther Havens first started to fall in love with him.

Disruptor Cogoport Is Ready

A newcomer in online logistics, the Mumbai-based customer-centric Cogoport has already disrupted ocean logistics and will be stepping into air cargo logistics soon.

Tough Year For Emirates

A‘tough’ year, amid a stuttering economic climate in the Emirate: that is how Emirates Airlines explained a 69 per cent drop in net profits.

India-US Spat Over Ground Handling

In a thud, Indian carriers are no more allowed to do self handling at US airports. This is seen as retaliation under a bilateral air services agreement against denial of similar concession to US passenger airlines here.

The Maharaja's Worth For Bidders!

The national carrier has many takeaways and the government expects the bidders to pay for the good as well as the bad. It is a package deal, agreed. But as bidders find the conditions of the stake sale onerous, the government has come half-way to say that it is willing to change terms.

Enter the Falcon 6X

Pushing the boundaries further with the spacious, advanced and versatile twinjet Falcon 6X, Dassault will set new standards in the long-range large-cabin segment

A Kick-Start For Pharma Exports

The national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals clears the way for exporters by doing away with the No-Objection Certificate for consignments meant for foreign markets.

Where Does Trump Fly From Here?

Watch and wait... Trump has threatened to tighten the screws of all businesses nonAmerican but will he? Will the shrewd businessman that he is stop him from overturning trade alliances and turning off the supply chain that American aviation giants depend on? A close look

Air Carnival Goes Bankrupt

Air Carnival Goes Bankrupt

New Freighters For FedEx

When FedEx ordered 50 ATR 72-600Fs, it was looking at more connectivity and with the advantage of carrying both bulk cargo and Unit Load Device (ULD) configurations, the plane will prove to be a winner in countries like India.

Boomtime For Engines

As Boom Supersonic readies to enter service in six years, it is on the lookout for state-of-the art engines that will power the aircraft.

Hail The Champions Of Digital Travel!

Indian travellers have emerged as the most digitally advanced in the world, in terms of using digital tools for travel purposes. That is the finding of a survey by Travelport.

Heathrow: The End Of The Beginning

British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet has endorsed a proposal to build a third runway at Heathrow. It follows 15 years of deliberations over where to expand the UK’s airport capacity. Many view it not as the beginning of the end but as the end of the beginning. 

Now, Will Everyone Fly?

History has never been kind to regional carriers in India. Many have started only to flounder and vanish in a few months. This time around, with the government’s UDAN initiative and the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), will the going be different for regional carrier operators? Will the MoU between the Ministry of Civil Aviation and states for implementation of the scheme ensure connectivity of the 16 under-served airports and later the 394 un-served ones? Cruising Heights takes a close look. 

Showcase Of A Partnership

The second busiest airport in the Philippines and the country’s first privatised airport under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is undergoing a transformation that is attracting the eyes of the aviation world. Spearheading the changes as a partner is India’s airport infrastructure major GMR

New Terminal Will Look Specifically And Traditionally Filipino

Andrew Acquaah-Harrison, Chief Executive Advisor, GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation, has his work cut out. Heading the expansion of the first airport in the Philippines to be privatised under the PPP model, Acquaah-Harrison vision is clear: the Mactan Cebu International Airport has to be one of the “friendliest and most efficient” airport in the Philippines and Asia. He took time out from his busy schedule during his flying trip to Delhi for the GAD Asia conference to talk to TIRTHANKAR GHOSH. Excerpts from the conversation:

More Flights With AI

AI launched its thrice-a-week nonstop flight between Delhi and Copenhagen, capital of Denmark from September 16, 2017.

Nagpur Redux

Now that the airport has been handed over to MIHAN India Limited (MIL), work will be speeded up to complete the Multimodal International Hub.

Half Worldwide Bizjet Fleet Is 15 Years Or Older

More than 10,700 of the more than 21,900 global business jets were built in 2002 or earlier, according to data analysed by aviation market research firm Amstat. Nearly half of the global business jet fleet is 15 years or older.