All India articles – Page 2
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NewsJet Airways relaunch hits snag as CEO-designate bows out
The relaunch of India’s Jet Airways – already delayed because of legal woes – faces further uncertainty after CEO-designate Sanjiv Kapoor resigned from the airline.
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NewsTroubled Go First reportedly owes INR65 billion, as grounding extended
Beleaguered Indian operator Go First has suspended its operations further until 9 May, amid reports that the airline owes creditors over INR65 billion ($796 million).
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Airline BusinessIndian airlines seek stronger footholds as boom beckons
More evidence emerged this week of India’s airline market being a hotbed of activity, as a host of executives spoke at an industry event.
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NewsState-owned Air India Engineering to be privatised ‘very soon’: official
The Indian government is “in the process” of divesting Air India Engineering Services (AIESL), the former MRO unit of now-privatised Air India, and is preparing to invite expressions of interest “very soon”.
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News‘We just refuse to die’: SpiceJet chief talks restructuring, fleet growth
India’s SpiceJet is to “significantly” restructure its balance sheet in the coming months, raise fresh equity, and embark on an “aggressive push” to grow its fleet.
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News‘Jet Airways 2.0’ to have new business model, ‘not a copy-paste’: CEO
The relaunch of India’s Jet Airways, which has faced legal hurdles in recent months, is still in progress, and will see the airline take a “new approach” to its business model.
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NewsAkasa Air confirms international foray, ‘much larger’ aircraft order by year-end
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air plans to launch international flights by the end of the year, around 18 months after it started operations in 2022.
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NewsGE Aerospace testing Leap tweaks to boost durability in dusty regions
GE Aerospace is tweaking some components in CFM International Leap turbofans to address operating issues primarily affecting commercial jets flying in India and the Middle East.
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NewsAir India confirms Vistara brand to be dropped after merger: CEO
Air India has confirmed it will not be retaining the Vistara brand when it merges with its sister unit, though the national carrier intends to “keep some of the heritage” of Vistara.
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NewsAir India ‘confident’ of profitability, eyes near-term fleet expansion
Air India is “confident” it will turn profitable through its business transformation efforts, as it looks to significantly expand its operating fleet in the near term.
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NewsBoeing eyes strong aviation market growth in India
Boeing expects strong growth in South Asia’s passenger aircraft and freighter fleet over the next twenty years, according to its new Commercial Market Outlook for India.
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NewsVistara receives first A321LR
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, as it focuses on building up its international network.
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NewsUpbeat IndiGo chief welcomes Tata consolidation of Indian airline industry
IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers believes Tata Group’s involvement in India’s airline industry is a positive development for all of the country’s carriers, given the maturity it will bring to the market
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NewsAir India teases ‘historic’ aircraft order as airline marks first year under Tata ownership
Air India is expected to make an imminent aircraft order announcement, as new owners Tata Sons today marked a year since they took control of the carrier.
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NewsIndia domestic traffic rises 47% in 2022
Indian airlines saw a significant increase in domestic traffic in 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased, with Tata Sons-owned Vistara and Air India clawing back market share.
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NewsIndia’s Akasa Air picks AFI KLM E&M for component, APU support
Indian start-up Akasa Air has selected Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) for component and APU maintenance support.
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NewsP&W expands India presence with new Bengaluru engineering centre
Pratt & Whitney has opened a new engineering operation in the Indian city of Bengaluru as part of broader expansion in India by parent Raytheon Technologies.
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Airline BusinessTwo Asia-Pacific airline launches that did not materialise in 2022
In a year filled with high-profile airline launches in the Asia-Pacific, two promising new airlines remained grounded – at least for now.
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NewsCollins bullish on India as it expands local presence
Collins Aerospace has opened new engineering and global operations centres in India, as it eyes opportunities in the country’s growing manufacturing sector.
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NewsAir India to lease six 777-300ERs, six A320neos amid ‘aggressive expansion’
Air India is to lease six Airbus A320neos and six Boeing 777-300ERs, as it continues on an “aggressive expansion” that also sees a ramp-up in flights to European and North American cities.