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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. […]

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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Vistara unveils India’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

March 3, 2020

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 […]

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Bidar finally gets first civil flight operated by TruJet

February 9, 2020

TruJet, a regional air carrier led by Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd. of Hyderabad, has become the first airline to carry out civil operations to Bidar in Karnataka. The airline launched direct flights from Bengaluru to Bidar on February 7th. Karnataka Chief Minister Shri. Yeddyurappa inaugurated the service in Bengaluru and flew in the same flight to Bidar and back. With the launch of this flight, Bidar finally arrives on the map of Civilian Airports in India. This flight was […]

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Indian Air Force inducts No. 222 Squadron “Tigersharks”

January 21, 2020

Indian Air Force inducted the No. 222 squadron Tigersharks on January 20, 2020 at Air Force Station Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The squadron was inducted in the presence of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Air Marshal Amit Tiwari AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding – […]

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IndiGo Places Firm Orders for 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

October 31, 2019

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 […]

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