In 2014, I had written an article with a similar title when AirAsia India took to the air. Eight years later, I want to use the same title as Akasa Air makes its maiden commercial flight today. A new airline in the country is a treat for network planning analysts like me. It gives an … Continue reading Let the battle begin! – Akasa Air takes to the skies today
While the country waits for an order from either Air India or Jet Airways or both, the surprise came from Star Air! The Bengaluru headquartered all Embraer operator has signed a deal with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) for leasing two E175 aircraft. E175 is an interesting choice and signals that the airline is ready to … Continue reading Star Air plans to induct two E175s this year
Yesterday, IndiGo and RECARO announced that the carrier will be the first in the Indian subcontinent to launch the RECARO BL3710 seats. Starting January next year, 75 aircraft of the A320neo family will be fitted with these seats. I was surprised that the press release specifically wanted to mention the Indian sub-continent because not many … Continue reading IndiGo’s RECARO move – beyond the press release
Vistara - the TATA - SIA Group Joint Venture will increase frequency to London Heathrow starting May 01, 2022. The airline which is currently operating six times a week between Delhi and London Heathrow will operate on all days of the week. This increase will help improve the utilisation of its wide body fleet which … Continue reading Vistara ups 787 utilisation as Delhi – London ops turn Daily from May 01
Alliance Air - the only government owned airline after the sale of Air India, now has its own website! The website has been live for over 10 days now. For years the URL AllianceAir.in redirected to the Air India website. Over the last several months, there were tenders for various services - including new IT … Continue reading Alliance Air gets its own website, looks to appoint a CCO
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