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Amid concerns in certain quarters about virtual duopoly in the Indian aviation market, Akasa Air chief said the airline does not have the luxury of being concerned by things that it does not control

This is the second show cause notice issued by the DGCA to Akasa Air this month

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.

Issues show-cause notice to airline after noticing poor maintenance standards during a spot check at Bengaluru airport

The section of Akasa Air pilots wrote to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and highlighted alleged unfair practices, harassment and safety concerns.

The airline had informed the DGCA that without this exemption, its entire flight operations could face a "cascading" impact

A codeshare partnership allows one airline to market and sell seats on a flight operated by the other

Airline informs regulator flight operations could face 'cascading' impact

A hard landing happens when an aircraft touches down at a speed exceeding the manufacturer's recommended limit

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

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

Sources indicated that these pilots, who received training on unqualified simulators, may be required to undergo simulator training again

"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

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu also said the Mumbai police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats targeting three flights

Akasa Air and IndiGo flights diverted amid bomb threats; security drills underway at multiple airports as authorities respond to rising aviation threats in India

Air India Express to also conduct similar audit; SpiceJet says none of its Boeing 737 NGs impacted

On Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to Indian airlines operating Boeing 737 planes regarding the potential risk

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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

Akasa Air, founded in 2021, has reported losses mounting to Rs 2,400 crore in its first two years