Aviation Sector In India

All West Asian carriers have been asking for additional seats for several years, but India hasn't acquiesced, Bansal said

Although competition from Tatas and Akasa could increase, analysts see 25% upside in IndiGo

Catch all the latest news and updates from around the world here

Given the growth in the aviation sector it is expected that India is likely to require over 1,000 pilots per annum over the next five years

Airline forced to raise utilisation of its operational planes; delay as high as 82% on Saturday

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will start its comprehensive audit of India's aviation sector from November 9, according to official sources. The audit will cover various areas, including flight standards, licensing and airworthiness, the sources told PTI. The sources said the audit will start from November 9 and go on till November 15. The ICAO, a specialised agency of the United Nations, had carried out a comprehensive safety audit in 2018. The audit starting next week will be the first ICAO audit of the Indian aviation sector post the coronanvirus pandemic. India's civil aviation sector is on the recovery path after being significantly impacted by the pandemic and air traffic is gaining momentum. Scheduled international flights to and from India re-commenced after remaining suspended for little over two years in March this year. Also, Indian carriers are expanding their services to cater to the rising traffic demand.

Airline to offer premium economy class

During 2019, 2020 and 2021, at least 2,368, 400 and 296 pilots were recruited, the aviation ministry stated

The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) was hiked by Rs 6,188.25 per kilolitre, or 5.29 per cent, to Rs 1,23,039.71 per kl (Rs 123 per litre) in the national capital

As on March 31, 2020, the number of employees working with Indian airport operators was 73,400, which reduced to 65,700 by December 31, 2021, Singh said

Wide-bodied planes like A350XWB have larger fuel tanks that allow them to travel longer distances as compared to narrow-bodied aircraft like A320NEO

The government has accorded in-principle approval for setting up 21 greenfield airports

Smooth flight or turbulence ahead for India's airlines?

The aviation sector in India is building up momentum. But after being battered by two waves of Covid-19, is the sector headed for clear skies? Or is there more turbulence ahead? Let's find the answer

Aviation personnel will be tested by their employers for psychoactive substances such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy, according to the draft rules issued by aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday

The contract was signed here today at HAL Corporate Office

IndiGo's chief strategy and revenue officer Sanjay Kumar said the airline is always striving to enhance the travel experience for its customers.

There are signs of looming uncertainty, with the airport yet to to hire back any of the 5,000 employees it furloughed during the devastation of the pandemic last year.

Bhavnagar will now be connected to Delhi, Mumbai and Surat with direct flights starting August 20.

However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, says DGCA

Indian skies are dominated by low-cost carriers (LCCs) including IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoFirst and AirAsia India, with the majority of them operating a fleet of Airbus' narrowbody planes.