The aviation regulator proposed several improvements, including mental health screening during the medical assessments and a peer support programme, after concerns were expressed regarding the mental health of the flight crew and air traffic controllers (ATCOs).
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Air India has begun hiring across all ranks and roles in preparation for the delivery of the 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. Currently, the airline employs around 140 people to support approximately 140 planes.
IndiGo Airlines aircraft 6E-2051, which was departing from Mumbai for Delhi, received a false bomb threat. A aircraft from Delhi to Deogarh, IndiGo 6E 6191, was diverted to Lucknow on Monday due to a specific bomb threat.
Vistara and Air India, both owned by Tata Sons, have begun their integration process in order to finalise the merger as soon as possible.
Indian air travel has recovered dramatically, reaching 85.7% of pre-covid 2019 levels in 2022, says IATA. IATA declared earlier this month that the recovery in air travel will continue and would be signed up for the entire year, as opposed to 2021.
Tata-owned Air India and aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus will directly and indirectly create over 200,000 employment in India.
IndiGo has around 500 planes on order and expects to receive around 40 of them by 2023, according to CEO Peter Elbers.
IndiGo and the British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural connections and educational opportunities, have announced a partnership to promote cultural tourism to India’s arts and culture events.
IndiGo travelers at Delhi International Airport suffer as the flight is canceled after delayed take-off
InterGlobe Aviation, Indigo’s parent firm, reported a 1000% increase in net profit to Rs.1422.6 crore for the December 2022 quarter on Friday. This compares to a net profit of 129.79 crore the previous year.