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  • Air India’s New Airbus A350 Takes Its First-Ever Flight With Passengers From B’luru To Mumbai

    Air India’s New Airbus A350 Takes Its First-Ever Flight With Passengers From B’luru To Mumbai


    Air India on Monday launched its maiden scheduled commercial flight with the country’s first Airbus A350-900 – also the first aircraft in the new bold Air India livery — heralding a new era for Indian aviation. Flight AI 589 departed on time from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, bound for Mumbai, carrying a near-capacity load of passengers who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience the revamped Air India.

    The aircraft was on static display at the recent Wings India Global Aviation Summit in Hyderabad, where the public got a first glimpse of the IFE and distinct in-flight amenities that will form part of the experience once the aircraft begins its international operations.

    Air India’s A350-900 aircraft will have a three-class cabin configuration with 316 seats: 28 private Business suites with full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and other amenities, and 264 spacious Economy seats.

    All seats on the aircraft feature the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system and HD screens to provide superior flying experience which will be offering an all-new content for our guests on board.

    Fitted with the Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, these aircraft are 20 per cent more fuel efficient than other similar aircraft, reducing fuel emissions and ensuring sustainable operations. AI 589 will operate every day of the week barring Tuesdays – departing Bengaluru at 0705 hrs and landing in Mumbai at 0850 hrs.

    Also, has unveiled a host of guest enhancements designed to create an exceptional passenger experience across cabin classes on international long-haul flights. The airline has revealed new amenity kits, a luxurious and sustainable bedding refresh, as well as new Chinaware, cutlery, and glassware – all described below – that will roll out on medium and long-haul international flights, starting mid-2024 when its A350-900 enters international commercial operations.



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  • Husband-Wife Quarrel Lands Bangkok-Bound Lufthansa Flight In Delhi, Man Offloaded

    Husband-Wife Quarrel Lands Bangkok-Bound Lufthansa Flight In Delhi, Man Offloaded


    Lufthansa Airlines have informed that after the Bangkok-bound flight was diverted to Delhi, the “unruly passenger” of German nationality has been offloaded in the national capital on Wednesday. A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official said that the airline is coordinating with the German Embassy regarding the passenger. This comes after the Bangkok-bound flight from Munich was diverted to Delhi on Wednesday due to unruly passenger behaviour. According to the Lufthansa version, there was one “unruly passenger” of German nationality. He has been offloaded and he has apologised.

    “Decision whether to hand over to enforcement agencies in India or to consider the apology and return him to Germany is still pending,” a DGCA official told ANI.

    The airlines also said that the flight is ready for pushback after cooling off of tyres for Bangkok.

    “Aircraft is ready for push back any time soon after cooling off of tyres for Bangkok,” the official added.

    Earlier, sources had told ANI that the decision to divert the flight came after the cabin crew reported “disruptive conduct on board, specifically a dispute between a husband and wife”.

    “The reason for the fight between husband and wife is not known yet but the flight had to be diverted due to the fight between husband and wife,” aviation security of Delhi airport told ANI.

    The flight initially sought permission to land at Pakistan’s nearly airport, but for undisclosed reasons, that request was not fulfilled.

    Consequently, the flight safely landed at Delhi Airport, where the unruly male passenger was offloaded and handed over to airport security. 



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  • Air India To Add 4 International Destinations, Induct 30 New Planes In Next 6 Months

    Air India To Add 4 International Destinations, Induct 30 New Planes In Next 6 Months


    Air India is expecting to induct more than 30 new planes, add over 400 weekly services and operate to four new international destinations in the next six months. Providing details about its ongoing network and fleet augmentation efforts, the Tata Group-owned airline said international expansion is planned in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Air India said it intends to add more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic and international route network until March 2024, as part of the winter schedule. The winter schedule 2023 is effective from October 29 to March 30 next year.

    On the back of expected new aircraft deliveries over the next six months, Air India aims to add more than 200 weekly flights on several domestic routes and on the international network, it would operate over 200 weekly flights, of which over 80 weekly flights have already been added.

    “Between now and March 2024, Air India expects to induct over 30 wide body and narrow body aircraft to its fleet, including six A350s, four B777s and 20 A320 neos,” it said in a release.

    Earlier this year, Air India placed orders for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing.

    Four new international destinations will be announced in due course.

    “While modernising our fleet and introducing new products and services is a top priority in Air India’s ongoing transformation journey, we are equally focused on densifying and expanding our route network to capture the rapidly growing demand in the market,” Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said.

    In the foreseeable future, the airlines will be expanding its operations furthermore as to putting use to the large chunk of aircrafts it has on order, which will be delivered in a phase manner. Moreover, the carrier has now revised its livery, along with other design elements on the inside, including the new menu for international flights.



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  • Wagner boss Prigozhin listed in Russian plane crash with no survivors – SUCH TV

    Wagner boss Prigozhin listed in Russian plane crash with no survivors – SUCH TV



    Russia’s most powerful mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin was on board a plane which crashed on Wednesday evening north of Moscow with no survivors, the Russian authorities said, two months to the day after he led an abortive mutiny against the army top brass.

    According to international media reports, a Telegram channel linked to Wagner, Grey Zone, pronounced him dead, however, and hailed him as a hero and a patriot who it said had died at the hands of unidentified people it called “traitors to Russia.”

    Amid fevered speculation and an absence of verifiable facts, some of his supporters pointed the finger of blame at the Russian state, others at Ukraine which was due to mark its Independence Day on Thursday.

    Others who have opposed President Vladimir Putin or his interests have also died under unclear circumstances or come close to death, including outspoken political leaders and journalists.

    A building housing Wagner’s offices in St Petersburg lit up its windows after dark in such a way as to display a giant cross in a mark of respect and mourning. Flowers were left and candles lit near the offices early on Thursday.

     



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  • Video: SpiceJet Aircraft Catches Fire At Delhi Airport During Engine Maintenance Work

    Video: SpiceJet Aircraft Catches Fire At Delhi Airport During Engine Maintenance Work



    As per initial reports, a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft under maintenance at the Delhi Airport, while carrying out engine ground run at idle power at bay, caught fire.



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  • Nine killed as civilian plane crashes in Port Sudan – SUCH TV

    Nine killed as civilian plane crashes in Port Sudan – SUCH TV



    At least nine people have been killed in a plane crash in Sudan’s coastal city of Port Sudan.

    “A civilian Antonov plane today crashed at Port Sudan Airport as a result of a technical failure, leading to the deaths of nine people, including four military personnel. One child survived the crash,” Sudanese army said in a statement on Monday.

    The crash came 100 days after fighting in Sudan broke out on April 15 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in the capital Khartoum and states in western Sudan.

    Port Sudan in the Red Sea state, located on the eastern coast of the country, is one of the cities that have been under the control of the Sudanese army since the war began.

    Port Sudan airport is the only one still working in the country, making the city a vital transit point for much-needed foreign aid.

    The war has left at least 3,000 dead across Sudan, according to a conservative estimate.



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  • IndiGo Becomes Only Indian Brand Amongst Top 10 Most Active Global Airlines

    IndiGo Becomes Only Indian Brand Amongst Top 10 Most Active Global Airlines


    IndiGo,, the low-cost carrier, is the biggest air carrier in India, both in terms of passenger share and aircraft fleet. The airline, with over 55% market share, which is now over 60% as Go First is not operating flights after fiasco with Pratt & Whitney, aims to carry 100 million passengers in the year ending March 2024. For reference, the budget carrier flew 86 million passengers in FY23, highest in India, with majority of these passengers travelling on domestic flights. Among other records, IndiGo is also the only Indian airline among the most active airlines globally, in terms of daily flights. Here’s a list of top 10 most active airlines in the world:

    Most Active Airlines (Daily Flights)

    American Airline: 5,483

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    Delta Air Lines: 4,629

    United Airlines: 4,213

    Southwest Airlines: 4,080

    Ryanair: 3,098

    China Eastern Airlines: 2,144

    China Southern Airlines: 2,052

    IndiGo: 1,853

    Turkish Airlines: 1,819

    Beijing Airlines: 1,586

    The list compiled by a Twitter handle, World of Statistics, reveals that IndiGo is at the 8th spot in the world, in terms of the daily active flights. The airline operates an average of 1,819 flights daily, highest in India. The airline marginally exceeds Turkish Airlines, with 1,819 flights, while the last place is taken by Beijing Airlines with 1,586 flights. Talking about the most active airlines, the top 4 spots are taken by airlines from the United States.

    The American Airline took the numero uno spot with 5,483 flights, while the second spot belongs to Delta Air Lines with 4,629 fights. The third and fourth spot belongs to United Airlines with 4,213 and Southwest Airlines with 4,080 flights. Also, these are only the four airlines with over 4,000 active daily flights. 

    The fifth spot belongs to ultra-low cost airline from Europe, Ryanair with 3,098 daily flights. The sixth and seventh spots belong to Chinese air carriers, with China Eastern Airlines having 2,144 flights and China Southern Airlines having 2,052 flights. 

    IndiGo’s Massive 500 Aircraft Order

    In one of the largest-ever aircraft purchases by an airline, IndiGo announced placing a firm order to buy 500 narrow-body planes from Airbus as the airline embarks on an ambitious long-term growth path. The multi-billion dollar deal comes less than five months after Air India placed orders for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing. The latest order by IndiGo is the largest-ever aircraft order placed by any airline with Airbus. The aircraft purchase agreement was signed between the airline and Airbus at the Paris Air Show 2023.

    Currently, IndiGo operates more than 300 aircraft and it has previous orders totalling 480 aircraft, which are yet to be delivered. This IndiGo order book comprises a mix of A320NEO, A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft. During an online media briefing from France after the announcement of the order for 500 aircraft, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said this is a historic moment for Indian aviation and speaks of the future of India and IndiGo.

    IndiGo’s Expansion Plans

    The CEO of the airline, Pieter Elbers, recently said the airline expects to have around 350 planes in its fleet by the end of this fiscal (FY24). IndiGo recently announced that it will start direct flights to six new destinations in Africa and Central Asia, including to Nairobi, Tbilisi and Tashkent, this year. Embarking on “massive” international expansion plans, the carrier has already announced direct flights from Mumbai to Nairobi in Kenya and Jakarta in Indonesia and Delhi to Tbilisi and Baku.





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  • MakeMyTrip Launches New Feature To Look For Most Economical Flight Airfare

    MakeMyTrip Launches New Feature To Look For Most Economical Flight Airfare


    MakeMyTrip has launched a new feature ‘Incredible India Incredible Prices’ offering results based on the most economical airfare to multiple destinations within India from the city for the next six months. One can filter the most economical flight, according to the month of travel and theme-based travel categories such as – Adventure, Heritage, Religious, Romantic, Wildlife, Beach, Hills & Mountains, Honeymoon, etc. As per MMT, the ‘Incredible India Incredible Prices’ feature is also catalysing a behaviour shift in the advance purchase patterns for flight bookers in the leisure category.

    A report by MMT shows that more than 60% of consumers exploring destinations in India book tickets at least 30 days in advance as opposed to less than 30% on the regular flight listings funnel thereby benefitting from cheaper fares. The feature also highlights the top things to do in each destination, thereby offering a 360-degree view to the traveller about varied destinations in just a few clicks.

    According to data, leisure segment bookers take almost twice the number of searches to book their flights compared to the business segment. This indicates that flight bookers sift through prices for multiple destinations in various combinations before finally making their final pick of leisure travel reservations. From a research standpoint, this takes time and mental bandwidth before fully firming up a trip.

    Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, added – “The new feature has been developed from a user lens and attempts to fuel interest in the hidden gems of India by offering results based on price, timeline, and the theme of travel. The early results are encouraging as we have observed 2.5 times increases in searches for leisure destinations on the Incredible India funnel as compared to the regular flight funnel.”

    MakeMyTrip is a leading third party ticketing platform with access to all major domestic full-service and low-cost airlines operating in India and all major airlines operating to and from India.





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  • After IndiGo-Airbus Deal, Air India Makes ‘Historic’ Order for 290 Boeing Aircraft at Paris Air Show – News18

    After IndiGo-Airbus Deal, Air India Makes ‘Historic’ Order for 290 Boeing Aircraft at Paris Air Show – News18


    File photo of an Air India plane. (Photo: Reuters)

    The order comprises 20 787 and 10 777X wide-body aircraft, along with 190 B737 MAX narrow-body aircraft

    Air India on Tuesday finalised a historic order for up to 290 Boeing aircraft at the Paris Air Show, following IndiGo’s announcement of the largest-ever aircraft purchases by an airline, with an order of 500 narrow-body planes from Airbus.

    During the Paris Air Show, a signing ceremony took place to commemorate the momentous acquisition of Boeing’s top-notch single-aisle and widebody jets, marking a significant milestone in the fleet renewal and expansion of Air India, the official statement read.

    The order comprises 20 787 and 10 777X wide-body aircraft, along with 190 B737 MAX narrow-body aircraft. Additionally, options for 70 more aircraft are included in the deal.

    “The order, which includes 190 737 MAXs, 20 787 Dreamliners and 10 777X jets with options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners, is Boeing’s largest order in South Asia and highlights its 90-year partnership with Air India,” according to the official statement by Boeing.

    It further said Air India aims to achieve sustainable growth and effectively expand its operations in the rapidly developing aviation market of South Asia. As per projections, the region is anticipated to witness a significant surge in its in-service fleet, increasing from 700 to 2,300 airplanes over the next two decades to meet the growing passenger demand.

    The decision to choose these models aligns with Air India’s strategy for sustainable growth, as announced by the companies in February.

    The development came a day after IndiGo placed a multi-billion dollar deal to buy 500 narrow-body planes, making it the largest-ever aircraft order placed by any airline with Airbus.

    IndiGo stated in a release that the recent order will ensure a consistent flow of deliveries for the airline from 2030 to 2035. Presently, IndiGo operates a fleet of over 300 aircraft, with pending deliveries for its existing order of 480 aircraft.

    IndiGo’s order includes a combination of A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR aircraft.

    This agreement follows Air India’s order placement for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing, which occurred less than five months ago.



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  • Air New Zealand To Weigh Passengers Before Boarding Flights To Gather Weight Load Data

    Air New Zealand To Weigh Passengers Before Boarding Flights To Gather Weight Load Data



    As part of the programme, Air New Zealand passengers will be asked to stand on a digital scale when they check in for their flight.



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