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Akasa Air to add 4 additional Boeing 737-8

July 4, 2023

At Paris Airshow 2023, Akasa Air announced its plans for expansion, revealing the acquisition of four additional Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The airline also stated that it will announce a significant three-digit aircraft order later this year. These four airplanes will be added to the existing order book of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. During the Paris Air Show, Akasa Air expressed their excitement about the purchase, stating on Twitter, “We are thrilled to add four more Boeing 737-8 airplanes […]

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Air India Finalizes 470-Plane Order with Airbus and Boeing

June 22, 2023

Air India has finalized purchase agreements with Airbus and Boeing for its massive 470-aircraft order, which was announced in February. The agreements, valued at $70 billion based on the list price of the aircraft, were signed during the ongoing Paris Air Show 2023 event. List of Aircraft in the Order The firm orders placed by Air India include 34 A350-1000, 6 A350-900, 140 Airbus A320neo and 70 Airbus A321neo from Airbus. It also includes 20 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 777X wide-body […]

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Is This The Best Livery on Boeing 787-9?

June 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s newly established national airline, Riyadh Air, has recently revealed its captivating livery, garnering praise for its remarkable design. The airline showcased the first of two livery designs, described as an exquisite fusion of modern technology and timeless sophistication. Displayed on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, Riyadh Air has a substantial order of up to 72 of these planes, including 39 firm orders and 33 options. Based at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, the airline hopes to grow to serve […]

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Trip Report: Manchester to Mumbai with Qatar Airways

August 8, 2022

After months of disruptions between 2019 till early 2022, air travel has seen a slow and steady rise in the demand from the hungry air travellers. Recently, air travel has risen to a level where in airports across the whole of the United Kingdom are struggling to cope up with this high demand from tourists and citizens who have not been able to fly since months. The post COVID-19 travel regulations have changed and so has the demand for air […]

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Dubai Airshow 2021 (#DAS21)

November 13, 2021

Update (0400 GMT): Russian Knights have confirmed their presence for the Dubai Air Show 2021 flying display program. Dubai Airshow 2021 (#DAS21) – one of the most anticipated biennial airshow event opens on Sunday, November 14th. 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. Just like the previous edition in 2019, Team VT Aviation will be […]

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A lookback at 2020

December 31, 2020

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 […]

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Boeing 737 MAX Receives FAA Clearance and is All Set to Fly Again

November 18, 2020

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 […]

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Why Boeing 737s have different winglet options?

August 1, 2020

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 […]

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Alitalia Operates Maiden Cargo Flight to CSMIA, Mumbai

June 25, 2020

On June 20, 2020, Alitalia – the flag carrier of Italy – launched their first cargo freighter service to CSMIA, Mumbai. Alitalia plans to operate a non-scheduled weekly flight on the Mumbai – Rome – New York sector with their Boeing 777 Passenger to Cargo [P2C] converted aircraft. The flight is scheduled to operate every Sunday, till the end of July. This Rome-Mumbai flight has enhanced the connectivity between Italy and India. Alitalia is operating on this route after almost 12 […]

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“We are ready to have you onboard!” – A look behind the scenes!

May 25, 2020

The COVID-19 global pandemic has grounded almost 60-70% of aircraft fleet across the world for many airlines. This challenge the aviation industry has been facing has taken a toll on air travel across the globe. With countries, including India, implementing complete lockdown in phases and restricting passenger air travel, this is the time when the actual workload has increased for airlines. Aircraft Fleet Grounding for Maintenance Globally, airlines have grounded their diverse fleet of aircraft. They have been working hard […]

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