BUSINESS
Ahmedabad Airport to be closed for runway repairs from January - May 2022
Pilots question the period of closure of the airport pointing out that Ahmedabad is an alternate airport for flights coming to Delhi, Jaipur, and Amritsar airports; say maintenance should ideally be done at the night.
BUSINESS
Tatas, SpiceJet's Ajay Singh launch financial bids for Air India
AI disinvestment process now moves towards conclusion.
BUSINESS
PLI scheme to be a shot in the arm for drone manufacturers
In a move which is meant to enhance the number of beneficiaries, the government has agreed to fix the minimum value addition norms at 40 percent of net sales for drones and drone components instead of 50 percent.
BUSINESS
Pilot error, ‘systemic failures’ led to Kozhikode Air India Express crash, says probe report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau report points to a string of mistakes—the pilot overlooked SoP, airport equipment misread the weather, poor training of crew and mismanagement of staff by Air India Express
TRENDS
How the 9/11 events turned out to be a setback for Indian Airlines
The worst terror attack in history had repercussions around the world, including India, where the dominant domestic airline faced an unexpected crisis.
TECHNOLOGY
India relaxes drone rules: Do we have enough trained pilots?
After the euphoria come the questions: Does India have enough trained people to take full advantage of the new Drone Rules?
INDIA
Telangana’s Medicine from the Sky project to deliver vaccines a step closer to reality
The State will conduct trials for drone delivery of critical healthcare supplies such as vaccines, medicines and blood from September 9. If successful, the trials could transform how remote areas are supplied with essentials
BUSINESS
With doors opening wide, drones club may admit many more members
The new rules governing drone usage have been welcomed by all but there are also a few words of caution and suggestions on what needs to be done to make their implementation smoother.
BUSINESS
Our sourcing from India is at approximately $1 billion today: Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India
Boeing’s India operations and 275 partners contribute to each of its commercial airplanes worldwide and every defence airplane in India, says Salil Gupte, its country chief.
BUSINESS
Every one of our commercial aircraft today is partly made in India: Airbus’s Rémi Maillard
‘Make in India’ is at the heart of Airbus’s business strategy for the country, says Rémi Maillard, President and MD of Airbus India and South Asia.
BUSINESS
Why Boeing 737 MAX’s return to Indian skies is some time away
Despite DGCA lifting the ban on Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-9 planes, which SpiceJet operated, there are a raft of procedures that have to be followed before these aircraft can fly again in India.
BUSINESS
Made in India, flying all over the world
With global aircraft manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus looking to Indian companies for components, there is a bit of India in many commercial and defence planes crisscrossing the world.
INDIA
Afghan airspace closed, flights from India to Europe, US set to get longer
Experts say diversions will add anything between 45 and 75 minutes to the flying time from India to Europe
BUSINESS
Explained | Why India-UK airfares are high and could remain so
The simple answer is demand growth and limited flights. Both countries need to increase the number of flights under the existing air bubble agreement between India and the UK.
BUSINESS
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa Airlines hires Jet Airways veterans for top management
The common thread in all the top-level hirings is that most are former senior employees of Jet Airways. Vinay Dubey, the founder and chief executive officer of Akasa, was the last CEO of the defunct Jet Airways.
BUSINESS
Explained | What is IATA’s Travel Pass that IndiGo has signed up for, how does it work and other questions answered
IndiGo is the only Indian airline, so far, to have signed up for the trial in which more than 40 international airlines are participating. The International Air Transport Association says the pass will facilitate international travel without the need to quarantine
BUSINESS
Aditya Ghosh boards Akasa to make aviation comeback after three years
Will Ghosh’s 10-year stint at IndiGo help him make a success of India’s newest ultra-low-cost carrier?
BUSINESS
Is Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa another pie in the sky?
The ultra-low-cost carrier is timing its entry to capitalise on a recovery in air travel when the pandemic pans out, although it faces hurdles. However, experts generally agree that more competition is always good for the aviation sector
BUSINESS
Will Interups give a fresh lease of life to TruJet?
Aviation experts say the problems faced by the Hyderabad-based carrier is a reflection of the problems faced by all regional airlines in India. The company has been through many financial troubles, and it has had a turbulent existence since beginning. However, no one is fearing bankruptcy. The Interups deal could just be the one it requires.
INDIA
Delivery/logistics, urban air mobility can uplift India’s drone ecosystem
The true potential of drones will be unleashed once the government allows activities that extend beyond the visual line of sight
BUSINESS
Aatmanirbhar drones not on the radar yet as India liberalises regulations
Analysts say that India can't claim to be a true drone-manufacturing nation as yet because most components are still imported and assembled
BUSINESS
Drone taxis and deliveries on the horizon as India plans to liberalise rules
The government proposes to liberalise rules governing drones and their operations, cutting red tape, lifting a range of restrictions and easing operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India
BUSINESS
India on course to develop aircraft leasing domestically, helmed by IFSC
A local leasing ecosystem would benefit both airlines and aircraft lessors
BUSINESS
Airlines’ dilemma - consolidate or contract to fly out of COVID turbulence
Airlines are bleeding and planning to raise capital to survive. Experts say airlines will have to either contract operations or resort to mergers and acquisition to become viable but both options have pitfalls and challenges
