All Air India articles – Page 4
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NewsNew Delhi approves Alliance Air to operate India-Sri Lanka flights
Air India’s regional unit Alliance Air has been granted “special dispensation” by the Indian government to operate between India and Sri Lanka. A notice from the civil aviation ministry states that the exemption would stay in place until the carrier has a minimum of 20 aircraft, or has about 20% ...
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NewsIndian government seeks expressions of interest in Air India sale
India’s government is seeking expressions of interest from investors following its approval, in principle, for the divestment of flag-carrier Air India – with the entire share capital on offer, along with the whole of Air India Express and 50% of its handling joint venture AISATS. Financial services specialist EY has ...
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Airline BusinessThird time lucky for Air India privatisation?
If the Modi government’s second attempt to privatise Air India in as many years fails, it will not be for a lack of trying.
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Hard-landing A319 not withdrawn for checks for days
Indian investigators have revealed that an Air India Airbus A319 which suffered a severe hard landing at Chennai was released to continue flying and not taken out of service for five days.
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India's Alliance Air seeks to lease two ATR 72-600
Air India’s regional unit Alliance Air is seeking to lease two new ATR 72-600s that can be delivered by September 2020.
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Air India plans for rapid growth post-privatisation
Air India has prepared plans to increase its fleet to over 250 aircraft over the next five years although that will depend on the outcome of its privatisation process.
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Wrong-runway landing captain unaware of construction
Investigators probing the landing of an Air India Airbus A320neo on a new Maldives runway which was still under construction have disclosed that the captain was unaware of its existence.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Indian carriers put Jet's demise behind them
The demise of Jet Airways has opened up new international opportunities for India’s remaining airlines, with most airlines grabbing the opportunity with both hands.
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India restates dream of being financing, leasing hub
India has set its sights on becoming an aircraft financing and leasing hub to bolster its burgeoning aviation industry.
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Air India Express 737 in Mangalore taxiway excursion
An Air India Express Boeing 737-800 was involved in a taxiway excursion at Mangalore International airport on 30 June.
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Air India picks up former Jet Airways international allocations
Air India has been allocated rights to operate nearly 20,000 weekly seats to Hong Kong, Dubai, Qatar, Singapore and the UK that were previously used by Jet Airways.
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Virgin Atlantic moves to fill Jet void on Heathrow-Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic is to resume flights between London Heathrow and Mumbai following the suspension of Jet Airways' own service on the route.
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Air India eyes streaming IFE for core fleet
Air India is looking to roll out streaming in-flight entertainment across its core fleet of Boeing 787s, 777s and Airbus A320 family aircraft.
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New vehicle set to absorb Air India debt, sell off units
New Delhi has approved the establishment of a special purpose company that will take around half of Air India's debt and four subsidiaries that are set to be sold off.
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Boeing preparing to pitch 777X to Indian airlines
Boeing intends to begin talks with Indian airlines shortly as it looks to win business for the 777X as a replacement for ageing widebodies.
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New Delhi pumped around Rs40bn into Air India
New Delhi has budgeted only a token amount to support Air India's continuing turnaround for the year to April 2020, after documents revealed that it has received Rs39.8 billion ($596 million) this financial year.
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New Delhi looks to private sector to fill Air India management team
The Indian government has revealed that it has begun the search for external candidates for senior management roles at Air India.
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Indian government draws up new civil aviation roadmap to 2040
India's government has issued a 20-year roadmap for civil aviation growth that projects a sixfold increase in the country's passenger numbers, to 1.1 billion by 2040, and a quadrupling in the commercial airline fleet over the same span, to 2,400 aircraft.
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Lack of spares grounds 15 Air India jets: New Delhi
The Indian government has revealed that 15 aircraft from Air India's fleet have been grounded due to lack of engines and spares.