Flying during the pandemic? That too on an international flight? It is definitely a question that will raise a lot of eyebrows. Given the circumstances (and the necessity!), one of our team member had to take an international flight, from Mumbai to the United Kingdom (UK). How pandemic messed our travel plans!! The travel was originally scheduled in the early part of November 2020. We had three flight options to pick from – Air India (AI) vs. British Airways (BA) […]
COVID-19 pandemic changed the definition of airline travel drastically. For airlines, 2020 was about repatriation, cargo flights and supply of essential goods. But slowly, things are ready to move to the next step by easing some travel restrictions. We all have been paranoid about the virus! From compulsory RT-PCR tests to seven days quarantine and a bunch of restrictions for safe travel, we are getting accustomed to the new normal. 2021 is seeing the introduction of vaccination drives across different […]
Like every alternate year, this year too, Yelahanka Air Force Station, was the venue of India’s most loved and followed airshow, Aero India. Amidst the COVID-19 situation, it was a brave decision for the authorities to go ahead with the event for three days (between February 3 and 5) by making it a business only event. The 2021 edition of Aero India was not just an air show but surely proved to be a venue where history was written this […]
Update: January 22, 2021 First batch of COVID-19 vaccines shipped to Morocco and Brazil The Indian Government approved the commercial export of COVID-19 vaccines from India from January 22. The first set of consignments were shipped from CSMIA to Brazil and Morocco. The first set of vaccines departed on Emirates flight EK501 to Dubai. The vaccines were further shipped from Dubai to Brazil on flight EK 9255 to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport. The vaccines will later be shipped to Galeão International […]
The first phase of immunization against COVID-19 at the Western Naval Command was initiated on 16 January 2021 at INHS Asvini. This phase is directed at immunizing healthcare workers (HCWs) at INHS Asvini and other HCWs in Mumbai. The vaccination drive was rolled out with Rear Admiral Sheila Mathai, VSM, Commanding Officer, INHS Asvini receiving the first dose of the vaccine. A total of 100 HCWs including Medical Officers, Nursing Officers and other paramedical staff were vaccinated on Day 1. […]
Year 2020! Something that gives everyone a sour taste in their mouth when taking a look back today. The onset of (COVID-19) what just started as a normal virus to a pandemic has caused tables to turn and the economy to crumble badly. Aviation industry was one among the worst hit businesses. From passenger numbers crumbling to new lows, airlines shutting shop and aircrafts (such as the Boeing 747-400s, Airbus A350s etc) being phased out of the fleet, the aviation […]
Aviation industry has been substantially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. All the industries connected to air travel have been going through a tough time. Travelling has changed since the pandemic. There is a constant fear among people and the added pressure of 14 days quarantine makes it more difficult. In order to overcome the obstacles, on 17th November, 2020, American Airlines, British Airways and One World Alliance have come up with a new COVID-19 testing strategy. So, what’s the new COVID-19 […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A) of United States of America, certified the Boeing 737 MAX 8 “Fit-for-Operations” today, after grounding the fleet for almost two years. Back in March 2019, airline operators around the world operating the Boeing 737 MAX variants were ordered to ground the fleet. This decision followed after the two fatal crashes of Boeing 737 MAX 8 variant of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, taking the lives of 346 people. When Boeing announced the 737 Max in […]
The sun has risen for Jet Airways, again. A new beginning marked yesterday, 17th October 2020, when the “Joy of Flying” found its new owners. April 2019 saw one of the worst days in the history of Indian aviation. Jet Airways ceased its operation after serving for 27 long years. As many as 20,000 people lost their jobs, it also left all the ‘Jet’ admirers heart-broken. The carrier, once known for its top-notch service started facing financial crisis, which resulted […]
Have you seen those things on the wing tip of an aircraft like the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 etc., that pops straight up or looks curved upwards? Ever wondered what they are and what’s the purpose of having them? They are called Wingtip Devices (a.k.a. Winglets/Sharklets). What are Winglets? Winglets are curved shaped metal wingtips. They are the vertical expansion of the wings. In aviation, longer the wingspan, lower the induced drag! But every aircraft cannot have a huge wingspan […]