AVIATION

Egyptair celebrated its 92nd anniversary with Indian travel trade partners in New Delhi recently. The airline, planning to increase frequencies between New Delhi and Cairo, announces a 45% discount on bookings from Delhi to Egypt. Growth in all sectors, especially wedding tourism sector, will drive the air traffic between two …

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, portrays a vision for India’s aviation sector as one poised for growth and transformation. With strategic investments, collaboration, and a supportive policy environment, India aims to soar to new heights in the global aviation arena, he says. Janice Alyosius Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, recently highlighted the …

The Union government is committed to fostering a robust aviation ecosystem in India with a focus on airport expansion and airline development. The number of airports in the country, which has gone up from 74 to 157 in last 10 years, reflects a solid framework and collaborative effort between the …

Aviation industry’s growth trajectory in India is on the right track, with projections suggesting doubling of the fleet size by FY2030. This accelerated pace of expansion is poised to reshape the aviation landscape, propelled by a rate of growth unmatched in previous decades. Janice Alyosius In January 2022, the Indian …

AISATS is continuously adopting cutting-edge technologies to drive operational efficiencies for its customer airlines such as Aerowash and Ground Radar using technology. Sanjay Gupta, CEO, AISATS, shares more details. Hazel Jain How is AISATS adopting technology to improve operations and help towards sustainability? We are continuously adopting cutting-edge technologies to …

With the closure of three Agra-bound routes by IndiGo, tour operators are concerned that such decisions would impact the city’s image as a destination. Despite being home to one of the seven wonders of the world – the Taj Mahal, which draws huge global attention – the city has always …

Thomas Cook & SOTC successfully operated an inaugural charter from Bengaluru to Bhutan recently. Operating at 100 per cent capacity, the inaugural flight underscored the strong demand for unique destinations like Bhutan from Karnataka. TT Bureau Thomas Cook (India) and its group company, SOTC Travel, achieved a significant milestone with …

RW CruiseBuddy, an initiative by the India team of Resorts World Cruises, received enthusiastic response from its Indian travel partners. It is an innovative B2B portal designed to empower them and enhance their collaboration with the cruise liner. Naresh Rawal, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Resorts World Cruises, shares …

Kolkata is yet to see a direct international flight to Europe. It’s high time the government and aviation stakeholders devise a plan to bring the City of Joy on the international aviation map. Surbhi Sharma Kolkata, the northeastern city of India known for its history, cuisine and Durga Puja celebrations, …

After setbacks over the past decade, Indian aviation landscape is witnessing a revival with the emergence of new low-cost carriers gearing up to operate domestically and regionally, injecting fresh vigour into the industry. Subir Ahluwalia The Indian aviation sector is experiencing a period of significant transformation, marked by the emergence …