Akasa Air achieved a significant milestone on August 1, as it welcomed its 20th aircraft, making it the first airline in Asia to include the 737-8-200 variant of the Boeing 737 MAX with 197 seats in its expanding fleet. Previously, Akasa Air’s fleet consisted of 19 aircraft, each with either 174 or 189 seats. The 20th aircraft, with the registration VT YAV, arrived in Bengaluru after being ceremoniously handed over to the airline in Seattle, USA, on July 28, 2023. […]
Today, we gather to commemorate a momentous occasion in the world of aviation—the birthday anniversary of Boeing, one of the most influential and iconic aerospace companies in history. For over a century, Boeing has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, engineering excellence, and commercial aviation. As we reflect on the company’s remarkable achievements, let us delve into its captivating journey and explore the impact it has had on the aerospace industry and the world. A Legacy Takes Flight Boeing’s story […]
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 […]
Update: July 29, 2020 The first five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale aircraft have arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft got airborne from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France on the morning of 27 Jul 20 and reached India this afternoon with a planned stopover en-route at Al Dhafra air base in the UAE. The ferry was planned in two stages and was undertaken by IAF pilots. The aircraft covered a distance of nearly 8500 km from France to […]
Latest Update to this article – April 25, 2020 1500 hrs Click here to navigate directly to read the latest updates to this article. ————————————————————————————————————————————————— It’s been a while since COVID-19 has caused a havoc to the global economy and the Aviation industry, in particular. While this crisis continues and has put the travel plans of millions of passengers at stake, one airline has been very actively involved in operating numerous rescue flights to rest of the world. The airline […]
Vistara, a joint venture between TATA Companies and Singapore Airlines, took delivery of their first state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on February 29, 2020. The aircraft, registered as VT-TSD (Tango Sierra Delta) flew from Boeing’s Everette Factory, Washington to India on a non-stop 16 hour flight. The aircraft landed at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport on February 29, 2020 around 1400 hrs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victor Tango Aviation (@teamvtaviation) on Feb […]
IndiGo, a low-cost carrier based out of Gurugram (Haryana) has brought out significant updates in the recent weeks. New routes, new linguistic website, enhanced network and a lot more to serve its customers. IndiGo, over the years, has grown to become the most successful airline of India, with one of the finest On Time Performances (OTP) for a long time. IndiGo Network IndiGo connects to 63 destinations in its domestic network and 24 internationally. The airline has a fleet of 250+ airplanes including the Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo and the regional […]
Mumbai’s landmark and one of the most beautiful airport terminals ever built, Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport bags another award for it’s architeture. This time, Terminal 2 CSMIA wins the 2020 AIA Architecture Award. The program has been designed to award outstanding architectures across the world which have totally transforfed architectural designs. This iconic terminal has been serving guests since February 12, 2014 and has received numerous awards for it’s beauty and efficiency. More details about the […]
Latest Update: April 7, 2020 09:15 IST Air India has won Million Hearts for Operating COVID-19 Relief Flights. Read More in our detailed article – India’s national carrier, Air India, operated a special relief flight today (January 31) to get back stranded Indians from Wuhan, China after the country has been affected with the infectious Corona Virus. Over 40 students and approximately 350 Indians will be airlifted from Wuhan to India after the deadly outbreak of Corona Virus in China. Earlier […]
Boeing, one of World’s leading aircraft manufacturer, successfully completed the first test flight of Boeing 777X on January 25, 2020. The test flight lasted for 3 hours 51 minutes and has one of the most rigorous test flight programs ever operated by Boeing. The aircraft is the largest and most fuel efficient twin-engine aircraft ever built. The airframe is expected to be delivered to airlines by 2021. The Boeing 777X is a combination of the existing Boeing 777 and Boeing […]