We started our 2019 with the same enthusiasm to showcase the best of Aviation content from India and across the Globe. Throughout the year, we got to be a part of some exclusive events and capture the best moments from each event. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride through our 2019 achievements. January 2019 We kickstarted the first month of 2019 by welcoming Air Asia India, a low cost carrier based out of Bengaluru. Air Asia India launched their […]
Dubai Airshow 2019 (#DAS19) – one of the most anticipated biennial airshow event opens on Sunday, November 17th. The event will take place at the Dubai Airshow Site, DWC in Dubai. The airshow will bring aviation manufacturers, leading airlines, and others related businesses together to share announcements about their latest products. Team VT Aviation will be attending the event and will be reporting live about the happenings from the event. Dubai Airshow 2019 – Static Display The Dubai Airshow 2019 […]
In October, Star Air announced their plans to operate to Hindon Airport from Hubbali (a.k.a. Hubli) airport from October 6. This route was announced under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme started by the Central Government of India in 2017. View this post on Instagram We are committed to connect the unconnected with affordable air travel services, no matter how far a customer wants to travel. Star Air’s new route is the result […]
In order to encourage youth to join the Indian Air Force, Air Fest 2019, an aerial display has been planned at Nagpur on November 8 and 10, 2019 by the Head Quarters Maintenance Command. IAF recently celebrated it’s 83rd Air Force Day at Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad with a thrilling display of the metal birds from various squadrons. This year’s Air Fest will have a performance by the AkashGanga Display Team. The AkashGanga Display Team is Indian Air Force‘s […]
India’s Budget carrier IndiGo placed a firm order for 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Estimated at a list price worth of almost $33 Billion USD, this is the largest order from the airline. This firm order also marks one of the largest aircraft orders for Airbus from a single airline operator! IndiGo currently has a market share of almost 48% and has been serving the Indian skies since 2006. The airline’s systematic expansion plan has resulted in 10 years of […]
On October 27th (start of Winter Schedule), Virgin Atlantic restarted their daily flights from London Heathrow to CSMIA, Mumbai after almost a four year gap of absence. This service adds to the existing flights provided by Air India and British Airways between Heathrow Airport and CSMIA, Mumbai. The inaugural flight was operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipment with registration G-VCRU nicknamed “Olivia-Rae“. The aircraft has a 3-class seating configuration – C31W35Y198. Photo Gallery We at Team VT Aviation were pleased […]
India’s second biggest airline, SpiceJet, on Wednesday, announced plans to build it’s first international hub in the northernmost state of the UAE kingdom, Ras-Al-Khaimah. Ras-Al-Khaimah International Airport (IATA: RKT, ICAO: OMRK) will be the airline’s first international hub. RAK Airport only has a total of 27 departures with the majority of flights being operated by Air Arabia. Ras-Al-Khaimah is known for its Mountainesque view of the Hajar mountains and the scenic beaches. This gives the perfect opportunity for tourists to […]
UPDATE (26 October) – On October 25, Vistara announced Colombo as their 4th International destination and announced some readjustments on the existing international routes. More details at the end of the article! Click here to read more. Over the last few months, Vistara has been aggressive with its expansion plans, both on the domestic as well as the international sectors. After the successful launch of their international destinations – Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai, Vistara’s new routes has been focussed towards […]
After having connected to 7 international destinations, GoAir has added Singapore as it’s 8th destination. GoAir commenced flights to Singapore from October 18th, four times a week from the silicon valley of India, Bengaluru and from October 19th, three times a week from the capital city of the land of Royal Bengal Tigers, Kolkata! The timings of the flights are as shown below – G827 BLR2045 – SIN0320(+1) A320N 4x G828 SIN0450 – BLR0735 A320N 4x Here are some pictures […]
Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka and about 400km drive from Colombo. Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India which operates the regional operations across India with ATR turbo-prop aircraft successfully conducted a test flight to Jaffna from Chennai. As per the initial plan, the airline will operate to Jaffna from Chennai, Tiruchirapalli and Kochi. The regular operations to Jaffna International Airport from Chennai is expected to start from November 1 with flights operating 3 […]