Aviation

Aviation Industry Execs Say As many as 60 airlines from 40 countries can now fly to India during the summer schedule, which will be from today till October 29.

Tata Group-owned Air India Ltd. is looking at purchasing as many as 30 widebody aircraft, the engine maker for Airbus SE’s A350 jets told, an order that will permit the former state-run carrier to aggressively pursue international development.

India, the fastest-growing civil aviation market in the world, intends to add 100-120 aircraft every year to meet the growing need, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told on Friday.

On Wednesday, India’s Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Parliament in detail about some of his ministry’s plans. Among the things discussed was his vision for the aviation sector in India, including building new airports, flight schools, and dedicated cargo terminals.

The transportation of essential interests was mostly done by air during the outbreak of the pandemic. This enabled air cargo operators to remain afloat.

A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed in southern China on Monday, aviation authorities told. China’s state-run media told the crash led to a fire on a mountain and an unknown number of casualties. 

Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has declared it will take action against seven airlines in arrears over unpaid taxes.

The positions are for pilots and first officers willing to relocate to Bermuda. A fresh new airline looking to take flight from Bermuda is now seeking trained pilots and first officers.

Aircraft leasing companies scrambling to gather up planes from Russia are about to collide with an aviation insurance industry bracing for an unprecedented torrent of claims.

Higher oil costs are set to lead to a 10% gain in airfares, according to the boss of one of the world’s largest airlines.