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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER CARE
Newlyweds Lawryn and Joe Fellwock were all set to embark on a honeymoon cruise from Detroit to Puerto Rico via Delta Air Lines. But, oh no! Disaster struck as they realized Lawryn left her passport back home in Michigan.
BLAME GAME
Fox News is perceived as being habitual of attributing various transportation mishaps to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and their latest accusation left many amused.
CANDID APOLOGY
United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, found himself in the spotlight after he issued a candid apology for a private jet trip amidst the operational chaos at the airline, which resulted in thousands of delays and cancellations.
A BLOODY SITUATION
Blood on a plane might be a rarity, but it goes to show that sometimes reality can be stranger than fiction, even at 30,000 feet in the air.
MRO 2027: Coping With The Challenge Of The Next Five Years
With a growing fleet and an aviation market expected to be the third largest in the world, Indian aviation will need state-of-the-art MROs that can take care of the huge 1000-plus aircraft that the country’s airlines will acquire in the next decade. PULAK SEN decodes the MRO story and the road ahead at the halfway mark. A Special report.
ISRO awards Gaganyaan Mission mandate to Tata Elxsi
Tata Elxsi, a leading global design company that blends technology, creativity, and engineering has partnered with ISRO to enable the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission.
ISRO concludes NGLV blueprint
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone as the Next Generation Launch Vehicle’s (NGLV) architecture was recently finalised.
Chandrayaan Update
According to ISRO's Chairman S Somanath, Ahmedabad will emerge as the central hub for the development of India's quantum communication capabilities, specifically quantum key distribution (QKD) technology.
Unfolding Future as India Signs Artemis Accord
By joining the Artemis Accords, India joins forces with 26 other countries committed to peaceful, sustainable, and transparent cooperation in space exploration.
Noida Airport will begin operations in 2024
The Noida Airport in Jewar is witnessing a flurry of activity as huge machines and a multitude of workers diligently shape the greenfield site.
Mumbai Airport's AI implementation
The implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) has the potential to greatly enhance the operational efficiency of Mumbai Airport, which is renowned as one of the busiest single-runway airports alongside London Gatwick.
Delhi Airport will soon get a Taj Hotel
Indian Hotels, the parent company of the Taj brand, has announced the signing of an agreement to establish a Taj Hotel near Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport.
Bengaluru Airport achieves green milestone
Bengaluru Airport achieved a milestone by attaining Level 4+ Transition under the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.
flydubai completes 14 years of operations
It was on June 1, 2009, that Flydubai welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut. Now, the airline is celebrating its 14th anniversary.
Vistara introduces automated aircraft exterior washing solution
Vistara recently introduced Aerowash, an automated aircraft exterior washing and cleaning solution developed by AeroTech Support Services.
Fly91 Airlines First Look unveiled
Fly91, a regional carrier in India, unveiled its brand logo and tagline, ‘Bharat Unbound,’ as it prepares to enhance air connectivity from tier II and tier III towns across the country.
A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER
The Paris Air Show 2023 will be long remembered as the India Air Show with record orders from Indian airlines. It was also the show when electric, hydrogen and eVTOLs took centre stage. A special report.
AIX2023—MIND-BOGGLING INNOVATION
It was an interior show that was high on innovation, creating more space, better and lighter products and magical inflight entertainment systems. A special report on the Hamburg event
RECORD-BREAKING IATA AGM SIGNALS BOOM TIMES
The IATA AGM at Istanbul was a time of celebration for the airline industry which was back from the deep dark abyss that it had been these past three years. But there were issues galore that caught the attention of a large number of delegates. A special report
Deciphering the 6E mega order
Well, it has happened, the biggest-ever order—500 of the A320 family for Indigo. AMEYA JOSHI looks at how the country’s number one airline will use these aircraft and what sort of network can absorb these machines.
Cathay Pacific's Free Ticket Campaign
Cathay athay Pacific has expanded its free ticket campaign to include the Indian subcontinent and the UAE, aiming to attract passengers back to Hong Kong
Aeromodelling winners announced
Boeing recently announced the winners of the eighth annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, a favourite event amongst India's aeromodelling community
IndiGo's strong Q4 results
IndiGo recently announced its 'best ever' fourth quarter results, demonstrating robust financial performance amid challenging market conditions
Hyderabad Airport is World's Most Punctual
GMR Airports, the operator of GMR Hyderabad International Airport, has been recognised as the world's most punctual airport
THE C-919 COMMENCES OPERATIONS
China's first passenger aircraft has commenced operations-a landmark in that country's desire to create its own aerospace ecosystem
The real regional CONTENDERS
ATR and Embraer are bullish on market prospects for their regional transport aircraft A Special report
Gearing up for Propulsive Efficiency
Aero-engine manufacturers are accelerating the development of next-generation powerplants for commercial aviation. A special report
THE GREENEST EVER EBACE
EBACE 2023 - the most carbon-neutral edition of the business aviation convention to date was successfully held mid-May in Geneva although the environmentalists made a fuss on day one. There were new aircraft, new engines and new interiors. A special report
THE PARIS AIR SHOW 2023
Returning after a gap of four years, there is much to expect at this year's Paris Air Show. It will be the greenest, no doubt. There will be plenty of eVTOLS and UAVS on display and, of course, the cutthroat competition to sell more jets
Will the ‘grounding' see a 'take-off'?
The sudden bankruptcy of GoFirst and the battle to get the airline flying again is a tall order. History shows that no grounded airline has ever taken off again. Will GoFirst be an exception?