IndiGo – India’s largest carrier by domestic market share and fleet seems to have made up its mind about operating the wide body aircraft. The airline has filed and now has approved slots at Manchester for a daily flight each from Mumbai and New Delhi. As per the filing and initial approval released by slot … Continue reading IndiGo intends to fly the A330-300 to Manchester in summer 2020
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India adds another airport; Kalaburagi to get operational today as Star Air launches flights
The Narendra Modi led government in India has been on a mission to connect towns and cities with an ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) named UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik). While the bids received enthusiastic response, when it came to start the routes – the airlines have had a forgettable record. With just 25% … Continue reading India adds another airport; Kalaburagi to get operational today as Star Air launches flights
Experiencing the Airbus A220-300
I am a big fan of the regional jets. Having studied them first in 2011 and being convinced about the capability, I have kept track of the market, development and possibilities. In the last eight years and since I first wrote an article on Regional Jets in India – one of the most read and … Continue reading Experiencing the Airbus A220-300
Bengaluru likely to commission second runway on 5th December
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) which manages Air Traffic Control services at all but defense airports in the country has released an AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) supplement with information on commissioning of South Runway 09R/27L with associated infrastructure at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The AIP is effective 5th December. As the secondary runway gets … Continue reading Bengaluru likely to commission second runway on 5th December
Vistara announces maiden international destination – Singapore
Vistara – the TATA-SIA joint venture which launched operations in January 2015 has announced its maiden international destination. The airline will start International operations from 6th August 2019 with flights to Singapore from Delhi. The airline will connect Mumbai to Singapore from the next day. The flights will be operated by the B737-800s which earlier … Continue reading Vistara announces maiden international destination – Singapore
