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DGCA issues second show cause notice to Akasa Air over operations manual
This is the second show cause notice issued by the DGCA to Akasa Air this month
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DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over operations manual violation
Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline's operations manual, according to sources.
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DGCA issues show-cause notice to Akasa Air over plane maintenance lapses
Issues show-cause notice to airline after noticing poor maintenance standards during a spot check at Bengaluru airport
Akasa Air pilots flag training and safety practices, airline denies charges
The section of Akasa Air pilots wrote to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and highlighted alleged unfair practices, harassment and safety concerns.
Fog mandate: DGCA denies Akasa relief, enforces CAT-III pilot rule
The airline had informed the DGCA that without this exemption, its entire flight operations could face a "cascading" impact
Akasa Air signs codeshare partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways
A codeshare partnership allows one airline to market and sell seats on a flight operated by the other
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Fearing 'cascading' impact: Akasa Air seeks DGCA exemption from fog mandate
Airline informs regulator flight operations could face 'cascading' impact
DGCA warns Akasa for skipping pilot training after hard landing incident
A hard landing happens when an aircraft touches down at a speed exceeding the manufacturer's recommended limit
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India's aircraft fleet set to increase by over 5 times in 20 yrs: Report
This growth will boost Indian airlines' share of the Asia-Pacific passenger fleet from the current 8 per cent to 18 per cent by 2043, according to a Cirium report
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Akasa posts Rs 1,670 cr loss in FY24; CFO says performance will be better
The airline, which has been flying for over two years, had a loss after tax of Rs 744.53 crore in 2022-23, according to data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler
Training lapses: DGCA issues notices to two senior execs of Akasa Air
Sources indicated that these pilots, who received training on unqualified simulators, may be required to undergo simulator training again
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DGCA imposes penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Akasa Air for training lapses
"We acknowledge receipt of an order by the DGCA dated 17 October 2024. We are working closely with the regulator on this matter," an airline spokesperson said
Agencies actively pursuing bomb threat cases: Aviation Minister Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu also said the Mumbai police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats targeting three flights
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Akasa Air's Bengaluru flight diverted due to bomb threat, 12th in 3 days
Akasa Air and IndiGo flights diverted amid bomb threats; security drills underway at multiple airports as authorities respond to rising aviation threats in India
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Akasa Air to run safety tests on 14 of 25 planes amid rudder issue
Air India Express to also conduct similar audit; SpiceJet says none of its Boeing 737 NGs impacted
Akasa Air says no operational disruptions from Boeing 737 advisories
On Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to Indian airlines operating Boeing 737 planes regarding the potential risk
Akasa Air launches customised travel packages for the festive season
Akasa Holidays is a collection of personalised holiday packages designed to suit various types of vacations
Air traffic soars as more passengers opt for direct flights to & from India
In 2023, around 37 million international passengers booked direct flights, an increase of 2 million compared to 2019, according to UK-based air consultancy firm OAG
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Akasa Air plans to go public, aims to be profitable by 2028: CEO Vinay Dube
Akasa Air, founded in 2021, has reported losses mounting to Rs 2,400 crore in its first two years
Premji Invest, Claypond in $125 mn talks for minority stake in Akasa Air
The raised funds are expected to support Akasa Air's expansion plans and cover pre-delivery payments for new aircraft
