The 30-aircraft order signals Indigo's aims to expand into international routes, with Elbers saying the newly ordered planes could undertake direct flights to the USA and Europe. "We are analysing the routes, but the planes have the capabilities to reach the said destinations directly," Elbers said.
European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28 percent increase in first-quarter profit Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after arch-rival Boeing reported a loss.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has been demanding that Indian airlines operate widebody aircraft for long-haul flights services, which as a market segment has been traditionally served by the carriers from the Middle East and Europe. The deliveries of the aircraft are expected to start from 2027.
Vistara completed its 56 aircraft order with the 7th Boeing 787-9, expanding its fleet to 70 planes. The joint venture with Tata Group and Singapore Airlines is now in the process of merging with Air India.
The public-private project, which could use hydrogen fuel in a bid to cut emissions, will cost around five trillion yen ($33 billion), Japanese media reported, citing unnamed sources.
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said Thursday it will sign a $13.7 billion deal with Airbus to purchase 33 A350 series aircraft to strengthen its long-term fleet operations. The deal involves the purchase of 27 A350-1000 and six A350-900 aircraft, Korean Air said.
Japan Airlines said Thursday that it is buying 42 airplanes from Boeing and Airbus as part of a drive to boost its international and domestic operations. The airline said it will add 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft and 10 Boeing 787-9 to its international routes, adding to its existing fleet of more than 50 Boeing 787-series planes.
New policy measures have been undertaken since Jyotiraditya Scindia assumed charge of the Civil Aviation Ministry with an aim to give fillip to the civil helicopter sector in the country. India currently has about 250 civil helicopters, which are measly when compared to other countries of similar size and economy.
According to the technical specifications listed on the Airbus website, the H160 is a single or multi crew operation aircraft that can carry upto 12 passengers. With a cruise speed of 255 kmph, the H160 gives a maximum endurance of four and a half hours on standard fuel tanks.
Under this contract, IIM Mumbai will offer short-term aviation courses to aspiring and working professionals who will be able to harness the power of Airbus Beyond programmes in the areas of aviation logistics, supply chain management, operations excellence, cargo handling, strategic procurement, business analytics and digitisation.
The state-owned MRO company anticipates more than 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to be operating in the country by Diwali. Akasa Air and Air India Express are gradually seeing increase of MAX aircraft in their fleet, which will necessitate a domestic pool of maintenance engineers who will be able to undertake MRO checks on these aircraft.
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