Aviation

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 …

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 …

Prabodh Tipnis, Group MD, Global Aviation Services, which has been appointed as the tourism representative for Da Nang Tourism in India, discusses the destination and its appeal for Indian visitors. He also underlines how its clients are recovering in the aftermath of the pandemic. TT Bureau While the core business …

With 90 per cent of air passengers considering onboard Wi-Fi a necessity, inflight connectivity continues to be a top priority for airlines besides simplifying the signing up process, according to a recent survey, which finds that Indians are the most excited to travel by air again in the APAC region. …

Malaysia Airlines is on track to return to the pre-pandemic financial performance by Q4 2023, shares Amit Mehta, Country Manager- South Asia, Malaysia Airlines India. He also discusses the airline’s future plans and how he sees the aviation industry evolve, particularly with the acceleration of digitalization by many airlines. TT …

Hahn Air Day is celebrated every year on September 16, informs Bharat Kapoor, Regional Vice President India, Agency Disribution, Hahn Air Lines, adding that the day was celebrated this year also with aplomb. He shares details of the activities done for the same and plans ahead. TT Bureau September 16 …

After successful completion of two months of its operations, Akasa Air plans to strengthen the domestic connectivity by adding to its network an aircraft every 15 days. To fulfil its goal of developing a strong pan-India presence, the company plans to operate 300 weekly flights by October end. TT Bureau …

Lau Yin May, Group Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, Malaysia Airlines, believes that if the facility of Visa on Arrival is introduced for Indian nationals, it will help Malaysia Tourism. She discusses the airlines’ expansion plans and new products for passengers. Hazel Jain What kind of potential does India …

ITA Airways will launch non-stop services between India and Italy from December 4, 2022. The thrice a weekly flight will be operated with Airbus A330. DEX Group, one of the leading GSA groups in India, has been entrusted with task of establishing a sales and marketing network for the airlines …

With passenger capacity projected to be doubled from existing 200 million to 400 million in next seven to 10 years in India, there is huge growth opportunity for airlines, says Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel. Government is also doing its bit by putting in place …