Aviation

India has potential to be sustainable aviation fuel producer: IATA official

India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines' grouping IATA. With decarbonisation in focus, efforts are being made to reduce emissions and over the years, Indian carriers have operated some flights with a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Hemant Mistry, Director of Net Zero Transition at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said the ecosystem for SAF has developed but there is more work to be done. "There are some very good opportunities for India right now. One is in terms of SAF feedstocks like agricultural waste... there is a growing understanding on what to do for SAF production. We are talking to a number of companies to understand how we can collaborate... oil companies," Mistry told PTI in a recent interview in Geneva. The .

BluJ Aero, Blade India sign deal for sustainable regional aviation

Blade India will purchase 60 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as part of agreement

Revised flight duty norms to apply from Jun 2025: IndiGo, AI tell DGCA

Two major airlines IndiGo and Air India have told aviation regulator DGCA that the revised flight duty norms for pilots can be implemented only in a phased manner starting from June next year, according to sources. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation's revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) relates to flight duty time limitation seeks to provide more rest time for pilots amid concerns over pilot fatigue. Initially, the new norms were to come into effect from June 1 this year but was postponed. The pilots' bodies -- Indian Pilots Guild, Indian Commercial Pilots Association and Federation of Indian Pilots -- told the DGCA that they want the norms to be fully implemented at the earliest from February 15, the sources told PTI. IndiGo has informed the regulator that the CAR can be implemented starting from June next year, with weekly rest period for pilots to be increased from 36 hours to 40 hours, they said. The impact of the change will be assessed with a view to potentially

AAI to celebrate 100 years of flight operations at Kolkata airport

The Airports Authority Of India is all set to celebrate 100 years of flight operations at Kolkata airport, officials said on Sunday. Flight operations in Kolkata airport started in 1924. "The Airports Authority of India proudly celebrates 100 Glorious Years of #KolkataAirport @aaikolairport, a gateway that has seamlessly bridged the world with the soul of #WestBengal. Originally known as #DumDumAirport, this Iconic Airport stands as a testament to Timeless Brilliance, where History Whispers, Culture Thrives & the Skies Unite," AAI Kolkata Airport said in a post on X. "A Century of Excellence, welcoming the world to the City of Joy!" it said. According to sources at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, the celebrations will begin from the third week of December and will continue till March end next year. There is a possibility that Union Civil Aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu will be present at the inauguration of 100 years celebrations of the ..

Aero Dienst GmbH enters Indian aviation space, to partner with AeroSource

The Germany-based aviation firm will offer a full range of MRO services, while its Indian partner will share its corporate network and help with the regulatory environment

Fearing 'cascading' impact: Akasa Air seeks DGCA exemption from fog mandate

Airline informs regulator flight operations could face 'cascading' impact

Boeing's new CEO Ortberg clips corporate jet trips in show of restraint

The 19 senior leaders have counted on five company-owned Bombardier Inc. Challenger 650 business jets and two customized 737 narrowbodies to help oversee the US planemaker's sprawling operation

European aviation watchdog lifts ban on PIA for Europe flights: Pakistan

The European aviation watchdog has lifted the ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's national flag carrier, for flights to Europe, a minister said on Friday. The ban was imposed on the PIA in 2020 due to safety concerns in the wake of an air crash in Karachi which left nearly 100 people dead. Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif said the European Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency lifted the ban, terming the development as a huge success for Pakistan. It is a momentous day to announce that the European Commission and EASA have lifted the suspension on PIA flights to Europe, he said in a post on X. Asif said the development was made possible due to the aviation ministry's complete focus on strengthening the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and ensuring safety oversight in line with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Our government has taken significant measures to strengthen PCAA, including enactment of PCAA Act, smoot

India will have more than two major airlines: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson

Tata group's airlines to add 100 planes to fleet by 2027, says Campbell Wilson

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

'Key to China winning future wars': Beijing unveils new stealth technology

A new breakthrough in stealth technology from China promises to challenge existing limits. Could this innovation become the key to dominance in future conflicts?

India's defence MRO sector set to take off over the next five years

Global OEMs like Boeing, Lockheed Martin partnering with domestic players for world-class facilities

US charges Indian for conspiring illegal export of aviation parts to Russia

The US has charged a 57-year-old Indian national for allegedly conspiring to export controlled US aviation components to end users in Russia, according to the Justice Department. Sanjay Kaushik was arrested in Miami on October 17 and was indicted on Thursday, the Department of Justice said in a press release on Friday. He was indicted for conspiring to illegally export aviation components with dual civilian and military applications to end users in Russia in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. Kaushik is also charged with attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from Oregon to Russia through India and with making false statements in connection with an export. If convicted, he faces maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and up to USD 1 million for each count in the indictment. According to the court documents, beginning as early as March 2023, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kaushik conspired with others to unlawfully obtain

Indian carriers projected to add 600 planes in next 5 yrs: Aviation Secy

To meet the growing demand in the country's air travel market, Indian carriers have made four significant aircraft orders since last year

Ensure ample staff at check-in counters, govt tells airlines as fog sets in

The meeting was called on Wednesday to assess readiness of the aviation ecosystem amid the "early onset of fog/smog" in Delhi

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Kochi airport after tech glitch

All passengers were later accommodated on an alternative flight to minimise disruption to their travel plans, the statement added

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses and debt woes

Airlines Writer Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest US budget airline, has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion over the next year. Spirit said it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and that customers can continue to book and fly without interruption. Shares of Miramar, Florida-based Spirit dropped 25% on Friday, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the airline was discussing terms of a possible bankruptcy filing with its bondholders. It was just the latest in a series of blows that have sent the stock crashing down by 97% since late 2018 - when Spirit was still making money. CEO Ted Christie confirmed in August that Spirit was talkin

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

Money laundering case: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal gets medical bail

The Bombay High Court on Monday granted medical bail to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who is an accused in a money laundering case. In May this year, a single bench of Justice N J Jamadar granted interim bail to Goyal on medical grounds. Justice Jamadar on Monday made the interim order permanent. Goyal (75) is suffering from cancer and had sought bail to undergo treatment. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed his plea and said he could be admitted to a hospital of his choice and take treatment while in custody. In May, the HC granted interim bail to Goyal for a period of two months which was later extended by four weeks and then again for two months. The ED arrested Goyal in September 2023 on allegations that he had laundered money and siphoned off loans to the tune of Rs 538.62 crore given to Jet Airways by the Canara Bank. His wife Anita Goyal was arrested in November 2023 when the ED submitted its chargesheet in the case. A special court granted her bail the same

Air India to deploy A350 planes on ultra-long-haul routes for Delhi-NY

Private carrier Air India on Friday commenced Airbus A350 services on ultra-long-haul routes with the deployment of the aircraft on the Delhi-New York route. This comes at a time when the Tata-Group run carrier has temporarily cancelled some 60 flights to various US destinations between November 15 and December 31 on account of the non-availability of some of its widebody planes due to maintenance and supply chain issues. Following the introduction of the A350-900 aircraft on the Delhi-New York flight, Air India said it will start a five times a-week A350 service from Delhi to Newark's Liberty International Airport from January 2 next year. Air India currently has six Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet. Generally, ultra-long-haul flights are those having a duration of 16 hours or more. Air India operates such flights to North America. The loss-making Air India had inducted the first A350-900 in the fleet in December last year. Following this, the airline initially deployed the