Airbus A320

Karnataka-based Aequs bags Airbus contract to supply aircraft components

Karnataka-based Aequs will make parts for wings, fuselage, and pylons for Airbus' A320, A330neo, A350 aircraft

Airbus, HAL sign pact to establish Civil MRO facility for A-320 aircarfts

Airbus on Thursday said it is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to support the Bengaluru-headquartered company's entry into servicing of commercial aircraft, especially the A320 family of aircraft. Through this, Airbus said, it is also seeking to strengthen the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry in India. Through this partnership, Airbus will support HAL to tap into the growing demand for MRO services for the country's expanding commercial fleet, especially the A320 family of aircraft. Under the agreement, Airbus will provide the A320 family tool package and offer specialised consulting services to HAL to set up an MRO, it said in a release. Airbus will also offer HAL access to AirbusWorld, a digital platform that offers support, technical data and training solutions. "HAL has a vision to establish an integrated MRO hub in the country and provide airlines with an effective MRO solution. This step by HAL Nashik is also aligned to civil-military ...

Air India to reinstate 100% of its long-grounded fleet since Tata takeover

The airline is planning to reinstate 100% of its "long-grounded" fleet since the takeover by the Tata Group two years ago

Scoot to start of daily flights between Chennai and Singapore from Nov 5

The addition of this direct flight on the airline's Airbus A320 aircraft will enhance the international accessibility of Chennai and connect domestic business

Air Asia transfers first A320 plane to Air India Express, says Wilson

AirAsia India and Air India Express currently have 28 and 26 planes in their respective fleets

IndiGo likely to set up aircraft leasing unit at Gujarat's GIFT City

For this, it will invest Rs 30 cr over 3 yrs; orders 10 more Airbus A320neo planes

Pratt & Whitney engines on hundreds of Airbus A320neo jets recalled

Pratt & Whitney parent shares tumble

Airbus deliveries down 11% to 127 jets in Q1, supply chain issues to blame

Airbus last year clawed back two deliveries to reflect Western sanctions on Russia

DGCA grounds two Go First Airbus A320neo aircraft after engine snag

Both aircraft, with P&W engines, will fly only when cleared by aviation regulator

Pradhaan Air Express receives first converted A320 freighter aircraft

All-cargo airline Pradhaan Air Express has received its first converted A320 freighter aircraft as part of its plans to operate a fleet of four planes by next year, the company has said. The Delhi-based cargo carrier earlier this month secured the no-objection certificate from the Civil Aviation Ministry to start a cargo carrier. It had also announced that the airline will start operations by this year. Pradhaan Air's first converted A320 cargo plane, named Pehalwan arrived at Delhi Airport on Saturday evening, the airline said in a statement on Sunday. The 21-tons payload capacity cargo plane with a fully palletized main deck will offer charter capacity to domestic shippers and freight forwarders on domestic as well as international routes, it said. The converted freighter will also be available for on-demand cargo charters, the company said. "The arrival of the aircraft marks the completion of another critical phase and brings us closer to our Air Operator Permit to kick start

BOC Aviation, IndiGo sign purchase-leaseback pact for eight A320Neo planes

BOC Aviation Limited has signed purchase-and-leaseback agreements with InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) for eight new Airbus A320NEO aircraft. "The addition of these eight A320NEO aircraft demonstrates our confidence in the future growth of the aviation market in India," said Riyaz Peermohamed, Chief Aircraft Acquisition & Financing Officer, IndiGo. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap engines and are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2021, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company said in a release on Monday. "This incremental capital expenditure also reflects our disciplined investment strategy throughout the cycle, focused on building a portfolio of the latest technology aircraft," said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation. He further noted that "we are delighted to partner once again with IndiGo, India's largest passenger airline, as we continue to support our airline customers to finance their aircraft deliveries.

DGCA gives IndiGo 4 months more to replace unmodified A320Neo engines

Restrictions on use of new planes for new routes or additional frequencies has been eased

IndiGo asks pilots to stop pushing Airbus engines to limit after shutdowns

IndiGo is the world's top A320neo customer. It has 730 of the latest model on order and wants to expand its network.

GoAir flight faces technical glitch, manages to land safely in Mumbai

GoAir said the flight did a 'precautionary' air turn back shortly after takeoff owing to a technical glitch with one of its CFM engines

With an eye on new orders, Airbus conducts A220 aircraft's demonstration

The tour, which comprised of static display of aircraft at Bengaluru airport and a demonstration flight to Delhi, was conducted on Thursday

A day after 300-aircraft Airbus deal, IndiGo joins global airline body IATA

With 48.2% share in domestic air passenger market, IndiGo is the largest airline in India

IndiGo's Jaipur-bound flight grounded after 'high vibration' in P&W engine

Another P&W-powered A320neo aircraft of IndiGo was grounded on Monday after its pilot observed "high vibration" in its engine soon after taking off from Lucknow airport. The flight 6E-451, which was heading to Jaipur, returned to Lucknow as a precautionary measure. It is currently being inspected by IndiGo's technical team. Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engine woes have forced both IndiGo and its smaller rival GoAir to ground some of the A320neos. IndiGo operates around 57 P&W-powered A320neo aircraft. Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday banned IndiGo and GoAir from operating their A320neo planes to Port Blair in the wake of problems with their P&W engines. "?An IndiGo flight 6E-451 was operating from Lucknow to Jaipur on January 21, 2019. The pilot observed high vibration on engine number 2. As a precaution, he returned the aircraft to Lucknow," IndiGo said in its statement. "The aircraft is currently at Lucknow and being inspected by the ...

Indigo to upgrade software of Airbus A320neo to solve engine issues

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian carrier IndiGo said it will retrofit its entire Airbus A320neo fleet with a new software upgrade from engine-maker Pratt & Whitney after one of its planes was forced to make an emergency landing last week due to smoke in the cabin.

Amid output problems, Airbus suspends advanced study on 'A320neo-plus' jet

The 30-year-old A320 family is Airbus's most-sold model and competes with Boeing's 737 for the bulk of airline business

IndiGo, GoAir finances to be hit: 70 flights cancelled after A320 grounding

The impact of the inability to add new A320 neo planes on IndiGo's market share is likely to be minimal, since no rival carrier has any major expansion plan