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Vistara Celebrates 50 Million Journeys and Passengers

July 11, 2023

Vistara, a renowned full-service carrier in India and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has achieved a significant milestone by serving 50 million customers within just eight years of operation. This accomplishment highlights Vistara‘s remarkable growth and underscores the trust that customers have placed in the brand. Vistara redefining air travel in India From the beginning, Vistara has consistently aimed to redefine air travel in India by delivering exceptional service, safety, comfort, and reliability. By offering […]

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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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A 500 aircraft order deal with Airbus?

June 21, 2023

IndiGo, a low-cost airline, has made a groundbreaking 500 aircraft order (Airbus A320 family), surpassing Air India’s previous order of 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing earlier this year. This deal, according to IndiGo, represents the largest single aircraft purchase ever made by an airline from Airbus, solidifying its position as the world’s largest customer of the A320 Family. The engine selection and the specific combination of A320 and A321 planes will be determined at a later date, as mentioned […]

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Akasa Air Expands its Learning and Development Academy

May 17, 2023

Akasa Air, one of the leading aviation companies, has announced the expansion of its Learning and Development Academy. The Academy, which was launched in 2019, is aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of its employees and ensuring that they are equipped with the latest industry-specific information and expertise. The expansion of the Academy is a significant step in the company’s commitment to providing world-class training to its employees and staying ahead of the competition. About Akasa Air Learning and […]

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Akasa Air Commences Much Awaited Flight Operations | Inaugural Flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad

August 13, 2022

August 7, 2022 will be etched as a historic day in Indian Aviation. Why? India’s newest, youngest and most awaited airline to launch services after a worst hit pandemic period – Akasa Air will be taking off to the skies on its maiden flight. The airline operates the modern fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 (now known as 737-8) with total of 72 aircraft on order. The first 19 aircraft in the fleet will be the 737 MAX 8 variants. […]

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Tata Group Onboards Air India | The Maharaja Returns Home

January 27, 2022

January 27, 2022, Tata Group announced that it has completed the transaction of purchasing India’s flag carrier, Air India, from the Government of India. The Tata Group now takes the command of the management of Air India after a whooping 69 years, going back to where it all began. On October 8, 2021, the Tata Group had won the bid of Air India privatisation after submitting a 18000 crore bid. The total permanent and contractual employee strength of Air India […]

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Jet Airways Makes A Come Back!

October 18, 2020

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 […]

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This Private Indian Airline Flew 100+ International Repatriation Flights

July 15, 2020

As the world struggles in getting back to normal because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, aviation industry too has seen a steep downfall. Airlines have been facing the biggest ever challenge in the history of global aviation. A sudden lockdown and the virus spreading like a wildfire across the world has led to many Indians getting stuck abroad. Government of India along with many other agencies worldwide started the “Vande Bharat Mission” mission to bring back stranded Indians from around […]

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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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