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Airlines must pay for reducing carbon footprint

December 29, 2024, 02:40 PM - 7 min read

Among other measures, airlines could use more fuel-efficient aircraft or sustainable aviation fuels

The government has announced plans to operationalize 12 more airports across eight states and Union Territories by the end of this year.

Govt plans to open 12 new airports under UDAN this year

July 29, 2024, 05:56 PM - 2 min read

The government has announced plans to operationalize 12 more airports across eight states and Union Territories by the end of this year. Among the new additions is an airport at Shibpur in Car Nicobar, a significant step under the regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik).

Civil Aviation Regulator Enhances Baggage Delivery at 6 Key Airports in India. Image For Representative Use Only.

BCAS and Airlines collaborate to improve baggage delivery

May 21, 2024, 06:00 PM - 2 min read

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), has undertaken a major initiative to enhance the baggage delivery system at six major airports in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Multinational conglomerate Honeywell, announced a major advancement in the aviation sustainability, introducing hydrocracking technology capable of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass.

Honeywell announces hydrocracking technology for sustainable aviation fuel production

April 25, 2024, 02:52 PM - 2 min read

DG Fuels, a leading biofuels manufacturer, recently selected Honeywell's FT Unicracking technology for its biofuels facility in Louisiana, set to become the world's largest SAF production facility upon completion in 2028.

US new airline rule requires automatic refund to consumers for cancelled flights

April 25, 2024, 08:26 AM - 2 min read

Biden said his administration is holding airlines accountable and bringing costs down for American families.

India's aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a directive mandating airlines to ensure that children under the age of 12 are seated with at least one of their parents or guardians during flights.

DGCA issues directive: Airlines must seat children under 12 with parents

April 23, 2024, 01:10 PM - 2 min read

While airlines have the flexibility to offer unbundled services such as zero baggage, preferential seating, meals/snacks/drinks, and charges for the carriage of musical instruments, the allocation of seats for children with their accompanying adults is now mandated by the DGCA.

Vistara, a prominent Tata Group airline, recently announced a strategic decision to trim its flight capacity by 10%, equating to the cancellation of approximately 25-30 flights daily

Vistara to scale back operations by 25-30 flights daily

April 8, 2024, 01:05 PM - 2 min read

Most of the cancellations are within the domestic network and have been planned ahead to lessen passenger disruption. “All affected passengers have been accommodated on other flights as needed”, the spokesperson added.

Akasa Air, a prominent domestic carrier in India, has spread its wings beyond the borders of the country with the launch of its international operations.

Akasa Air launches international operations with inaugural flight to Doha

March 29, 2024, 12:16 PM - 2 min read

One of the key highlights of Akasa Air's international operations is its strategically timed flight schedule. This schedule aims to provide convenience to travelers not only from Mumbai but also from various other domestic cities such as Ahmedabad, Goa, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Kochi, and Delhi.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to put the implementation of new pilot duty norms on hold.

DGCA defers implementation of revised flight duty norms for pilots

March 27, 2024, 10:10 AM - 2 min read

The deferred rules aim to furnish pilots with enhanced weekly rest, increasing it from 26 to 48 hours. Additionally, the regulations seek to mitigate the impact of nighttime flying on pilot fatigue by reducing the number of landings during this period. Under the 2019 regulations, pilots could conduct up to six landings at night, a figure set to decrease to two under the new rules.

Seeking to assuage pilot shortage concerns, Akasa Air's chief executive Vinay Dube on Friday said the carrier has sufficient pilots and flyers should not expect any flight cancellations.

Akasa has enough pilots; will ensure there are no cancellations: CEO

March 22, 2024, 08:11 PM - 2 min read

We have plenty of pilots. We have given numbers like 700 in the past. I don't think this is something from an Akasa perspective people need to worry about because we have got this plan in place where we have pilots not just for our current set of aircraft but we have got pilots for the foreseeable future in terms of growth," Dube told PTI at the sidelines of a CII event.

IndiGo on Monday announced a direct flight between Bengaluru and Agatti starting from March 31, enhancing air connectivity to Lakshadweep.

IndiGo set to launch direct flight route between Bengaluru and Lakshadweep beginning march 31

March 18, 2024, 04:57 PM - 2 min read

IndiGo highlighted Agatti's appeal to enthusiasts of deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sailing, skiing, and kayaking, which will mark the 88th domestic destination and the 121st overall in the expansive IndiGo network.

Passengers at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi.

'Flyers to get Check-in baggage within 30 minutes', mandates Civil aviation bureau

February 19, 2024, 10:46 AM - 2 min read

Air India, Indigo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India Express Connect, and Air India Express, have been issued a final warning to implement measures ensuring timely baggage delivery.