Aviation

Air Peace launches Mumbai flights

Expanding operations to India, Nigerian airline Air Peace has launched two weekly flights from Mumbai to Lagos. The airline plans to rope in other Indian carriers also with an aim to connect Africa to the East, South, and North of India. Olajide Oluwatoyin, COO, Air Peace, highlights the exclusive promotions …

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MAG does a turnaround

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posts a turnaround in operating profits at RM556 million from RM767 million a year ago. Its passenger traffic and capacity increased by 5.7X and 6.9X, respectively year on year and recorded an average load factor of 75 per cent for 2022. TT Bureau Malaysia Aviation Group …

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Emirates’ bold approach to India

Tim Clark, President, Emirates, says the airline’s focus is on robust business model and commitment to meeting customer needs. He highlights the need for innovation and flexibility in the dynamic aviation market. Janice Alyosius Emirates airlines has emerged as one of the most resilient and innovative airlines in the aviation …

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Flying green with SWISS

The Lufthansa Group has accumulated an extensive expertise in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies and their market development by participating in research programmes, pilot projects and alliances, and SWISS now being part of the group, the same applies to it also, says George Ettiyil, Senior Director Sales (South Asia), Lufthansa …

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LOT Polish flies high post Mumbai link

Amit Ray, Director India, DACH markets & Italy and Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at LOT Polish Airlines, shares how they are catering to the needs of Indian travellers, especially now with an additional connection via Mumbai. He says that the plan is to showcase more destinations in …

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Vietnam Airlines adds flights

Vietnam Airlines has announced three additional flights to their existing schedule of four flights a week, making it a daily flight service between Delhi-Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City effective 26 March 2023. TT Bureau The new flight schedule provides non-stop flight services with four non-stop flights a week on …

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‘Direct air link to boost India numbers’

Roger Cook, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism of Western Australia, during the recent CAPA India Aviation Summit in New Delhi, held discussions for better aviation connections between India and Western Australia and sought direct flights to Perth to tap the Indian market. Janice Alyosius   Roger Cook, Deputy Premier …

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Indian aviation on a roll: Scindia

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Government of India, recently addressed the CAPA India Aviation Summit 2023, where he touched upon various aspects of Indian aviation industry, including its growth trajectory. Nisha Verma Addressing the summit, Scindia said, “Today we have crossed figures of 4.56 lakh domestic …

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SriLankan Airlines eyes Indian visitors

Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines, says Sri Lanka is a safe place to visit, and India being a major source market for the country, the airline plans to serve more secondary cities in India and connect with greater frequency. Janice Alyosius India and Sri Lanka share a bond that dates …

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Small planes to drive next phase of aviation growth

Rakesh Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says the government is working towards expanding small and big airports, and once smaller airports are operational, smaller aircraft will lead the next phase of civil aviation growth. Janice Alyosius Rakesh Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says the civil aviation industry in …

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