Economy

Air India CEO promises internal improvements in first public comment after the deadly crash in June

Highlights Air India CEO speaks publicly for first time since June crash CEO says aims to fix internal practices Air India also hit by geopolitical tensions Air India’s CEO vowed on Wednesday to improve internal practices after a plane crash in June killed 260 people, in his first public comments about the accident that he […]

Air India Express unveils first retrofitted Boeing 737 with new interiors and all economy seating

MUMBAI: Air India Express on Tuesday unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 737 aircraft featuring new interiors and upgraded seating as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization drive. Speaking at an event held at the Mumbai airport, the airline’s Managing Director, Aloke Singh, said the airline plans to complete the retrofitting of 50 B737 MAX […]

Economy

Ramco Systems, ePlane partners for e200X air fleet management

Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems has signed an MoU with The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies) to deploy Ramco Aviation Software for managing the full lifecycle of ePlane’s e200X electric air taxi, air ambulance, and cargo fleet Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The ePlane Company (Ubifly […]

Economy

On the cards: Centre plans pilot for seamless domestic-to-international air travel

A pilot project aimed at enabling seamless passenger transfers from domestic flights coming from smaller cities to international departures at a major hub airport is in the final stages of planning awaiting interministerial clearances, sources told businessline. Accordingly, the pilot will evaluate mechanisms to streamline international air travel for passengers originating from smaller cities. Speaking […]

Air Liquide Expands Its Presence in India with the Acquisition of NovaAir

Business Wire India Air Liquide announces today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the India operations of NovaAir, a leading industrial gas producer and supplier, from PAG, an Asia-focused private equity firm. This acquisition represents another investment for the Group in the country and a strategic milestone in its Indian growth story. […]

Economy

Delhi airport’s T2 to be operational on Sunday; Air India, IndiGo to operate 120 flights daily

Delhi airport is emerging as a preferred transfer hub, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said at the reopening of the upgraded terminal 2 (T2) on Saturday. “We are developing and transforming our airports into world-class transit hubs at an unprecedented pace. Handling nearly 50 percent of the Northern region’s total passenger traffic and […]

Economy

Delhi airport’s T2 to be operational on Sunday; Air India, IndiGo to operate 120 flights daily

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu inaugurating the revamped T2 | Photo Credit: Yash Mishra _12193 Delhi airport’s refurbished Terminal 2 will be operational from October 26, enhancing passenger handling capacity at the country’s largest airport, with Air India and IndiGo set to operate a total of 120 flights daily. Inaugurating the revamped T2, Civil […]

Noida pulmonologist shares simple tips to protect your eyes and lungs from post-Diwali air pollution in Delhi-NCR

As Delhi’s air quality plunges to alarming levels after Diwali, the city’s residents are once again battling the choking aftermath of smoke and dust. The worsening pollution isn’t just triggering breathing troubles and aggravating asthma – it’s also taking a toll on eye health. From persistent coughing and wheezing to burning, redness, and irritation in […]