Aviation News

» International air passenger demand up by 9.2 per cent in July 2010: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced international scheduled traffic statistics for July 2010 which show continued strengthening of demand for both passenger and cargo traffic. ... Read more

» SpiceJet expands operations in South India by adding Madurai

SpiceJet has added Madurai as the 20th destination, thereby increasing its presence in the Southern region. ... Read more

» Air France introduces new intermediary cabin on flights from Paris to Mumbai & Bangalore

Air France has introduced Premium Voyageur, a new intermediary cabin available on long-haul flights equipped with fixed-shell seats, on flights from Paris to Mumbai & Bangalore ... Read more

» IndiGo to fly international from August 2011

Domestic no-frills carrier, IndiGo will start flying to international destinations beginning next year. ... Read more

» Katrina Kaif signed up as brand ambassador for Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as the airline's new brand ambassador. ... Read more

» RBI may intervene to recast aviation sector's debt

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working on a debt repayment programme which would prove a breather for the aviation industry reeling under financial stress. ... Read more

» Aviation Turbine Fuel prices increase by 2.7 per cent

State-run oil companies recently raised jet fuel, or Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), prices by 2.7 per cent after lowering the rates during the last fortnightly revision on July 16, 2010. ... Read more

» AAI reports good revenue from commercial activities at airports

In the last two years, airports in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Cochin have seen a jump in revenue from commercial activities. ... Read more

» Indian govt to soon decide on equity infusion of Rs 1,200 crore into Air India

A decision on infusing Rs 1,200 crore as equity into Air India to strengthen its balance sheet is likely to be taken by the end of this month. ... Read more

» GoAir to increase flights to Nanded from Delhi, Mumbai and Nagpur

GoAir is increasing frequency of flights to Nanded from Delhi, Mumbai and Nagpur from August 28, 2010. ... Read more

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