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Farnborough 2022 concludes

The grand biennial aviation extravaganza in UK witnessed the participation of many countries, and sealing of many deals, thus setting a roadmap for the civil aviation industry for the next few years.

Sri Lankan flights refuel at Kerala

Since May 27, 65 Sri Lankan Airlines flights have proceeded to destinations such as Melbourne, Sydney, Paris and Frankfurt after refuelling at Thiruvananthapuram Airport.

Spirit Airlines opts for JetBlue over Frontier

Spirit Airlines' merger drama has finally come to an end with the airline agreeing to a deal with JetBlue Airways.

Safran expands Indian footprint

On July 7 and 8, Safran inaugurated three new production sites in India and announced the construction of a major new facility in 2025, bolstering its strategic partnership with the country.

Halo partners with Eve for UATM solutions

Halo Aviation has agreed to be the first launch customer for Eve's urban air traffic management (UATM) software.

AFT's VTOL spree

"French aerospace start-up Ascendance Flight Technologies has disclosed letters of intent for 245 examples of its proposed hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, known as the Atea. The Atea is five-seat, low-carbon aircraft which will go into production in 2025.

A revolutionary 'open architecture'

The open fan architecture is a key component of aero-engine maker CFM International's "Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines" (RISE) technology development program which aims to demonstrate and mature a range of new technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s.

Gulfstream takes luxury to new skies

There are private jets, and then eyes were on the new Gulfstream G800 at the recently-held Farnborough Air Show.

Boosting India's Northeast

A strong regional airline network will not only uplift the Northeastern states, but will also help in addressing travel requirements to all the corners of those states, which will directly or indirectly help in creating more and more footfalls and will open thousands of new opportunities including new job openings in the region. An in-depth report.

India-Vietnam market: Hot, hot, and hotter!

With VietJet and Vietnam Airlines doing an 'Emirates' on India with multiple flights to multiple destinations, it is evident they look at the subcontinent as a key market. Is it a temporary relocation of routes till China opens completely again, or is it part of a long-term ambition to create a profitable hub in their home base?

Blue Dart signs UNFCCC Climate Neutral Now Pledge

Blue Dart has signed the 'Climate Neutral Now' (CNN) pledge by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The pledge highlights the organisation's commitment to ambitious CO2 reduction targets.

IndiGo awarded 'Indian Air cargo Transport Leader of Covid Vaccine'

IndiGo has won the Indian Air cargo Covid Transport Leader of Covid Vaccine award at the recently held CarGo India Conference in Mumbai.

Mumbai Airport declared India's 'Cargo Airport of the Year'

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has won the title of 'Cargo Airport of the Year-Region India' at the Air Cargo India-2022 Exhibition & Conference, for excellence in Air Cargo for the fifth time in a row.

SpiceJet gets certifications for cargo delivery to EU & UK

SpiceJet has announced that it has acquired two essential certifications that would allow the company to move mail and cargo of other airlines through SpiceJet effortlessly.

Sleeping in 'economy'

For the first time, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights.

IATA's post-Covid call

The 78th Annual General Meeting of IATA in Doha (June 19-21, 2022) was a celebration that aviation is back with a bang. The first full meeting in the post-Covid era, there was renewed enthusiasm, and the industry reviewed the past two years and set new objectives for the global aviation industry to achieve over the next few years.

Superjet's Russian engine readies for flight

Russia's United Engine Corporation has completed ground testing of the PD-8 turbofan and has begun preparing it for flight trials on the Ilyushin-76LL testbed later this year.

The India-Vietnam connection

The India-Vietnam tourism sector is flourishing in the post-pandemic era with many airlines entering the fray.

Vistara's emerging hubs

Mumbai airport was the largest airport in the country by passenger traffic until 2008-2009. The title shifted to Delhi airport, and Delhi has been going strong since then, with the gap with Mumbai increasing with every passing year. No wonder then that the new airlines which started since then, focused more on Delhi and in some cases even Bengaluru.

There is nothing like getting on a plane

After two years of Covid restrictions and grounded fleet, airlines and airports worldwide are scrambling to cope with the growing number of travellers. While it will mean a remarkable turnaround for the industry, it has brought in its wake a desperate effort to hire staff, manage employees, and ramp up operations. An insight into the worldwide impact of the growing passenger numbers.

Unwinding the Pawan Hans knot

A series of irregularities have surfaced over the ongoing privatisation process of Pawan Hans, thus putting everything into a deep quagmire. An in-depth report.

Nepal is the graveyard of planes

The rugged mountainous terrain, dearth of investments in new planes and infrastructure, and poor regulations have contributed to frequent air crashes in Nepal. A report.

The challenges for Campbell Wilson!

The arrival of Campbell Wilson at Air India this month will be a major milestone in Tata's effort to bring the sheen back to the Maharaja. His appointment has also heightened debate on the possibility of the Tatas merging Al and Vistara. It is a continuing subject of discussion. But for the moment, Campbell will have more pressing issues like downsizing the staff, renewing the fleet and getting the airline back on track..

EBACE-2022 is an astounding success!

Starting with product launches and ending with roundtables on the future of sustainable aviation fuel, the exhibition set new benchmarks for the global civil aviation industry. A report.

Delhi Airport's Green Transportation Programme

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) which operates and manages Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, has announced the implementation of the Green Transportation Programme in the airport and its vicinity.

The Maharaja Needs To Invest In New Aircrafts

Now that the Tatas are in charge of Air India, new aircraft will be the key to the turnaround and success of the airline. How soon that happens is critical to the success of the airline. Ameya Joshi reports

Flying Overseas? What Are The Airlines Up To?

India has finally lifted all restrictions on overseas travel. The airlines, though, are slowly getting back their schedule. The international airlines too are getting their India act together. First off the blocks, as usual, are the gulf carriers. A special report by AMEYA JOSHI

SC clears GMR Group to operate Nagpur Airport

GMR Group, while opposing the appeal by MIHAN, said that the action of the government in cancelling the annulment process was arbitrary, unreasonable and smacked of legal malice.

Sunrise off the ground!

Qantas has taken an important step toward launching Project Sunrise, its long-dreamed-of goal to establish direct flights between Australia and the cities of New York and London.

“We are developing NIA as India's leading airport”

NIA will be a leading greenfield airport with plans to implement technologies and processes like zero-emission fuels & electricity, waste and waste-water management, and environmental management system, explains CHRISTOPH SCHNELLMANN, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Noida International Airport in this interaction with Cruisina HeiGHTs