IndiGo beats expectations with latest Q2 profit figures of £23 million
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter of 2023 (Q2). Buoyed by increasing…
India
458 articles
India is a significant and rapidly expanding market within the global aviation industry. The country has a large and growing domestic aviation market, driven by its expanding economy, rising middle class, and increasing demand for air travel. India is also strategically located, serving as a major hub for connecting flights between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The Indian government has implemented policies to promote the growth of the aviation sector, including investments in airport infrastructure and the liberalization of aviation regulations.
Key Facts
- Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Go First
- Airports: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Domestic Passenger Traffic (2022): 138 million (approx.)
- Aircraft Orders: One of the world\’s largest aircraft order books
- Manufacturing: Emerging hub for aircraft component manufacturing
- Challenges: Infrastructure constraints, regulatory complexities
- Growth Potential: High growth potential due to increasing demand and government support
Indian Navy enters final talks to acquire 26 Dassault Rafale M fighters
The Indian Navy entered final negotiations with the French Directorate General of Armaments for the acquisition of Dassault…
Two doctors aboard IndiGo flight save life of baby gasping for air
Two doctors on a Ranchi-Delhi IndiGo flight have intervened to save the life of a baby who was…
IndiGo flights at Bengaluru’s KIA report close encounters with drone
Two IndiGo planes departing from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in India narrowly avoided potential collisions with an…
Indian regulator stays clear of conflict between Akasa Air and its pilots
The conflict between Indian airline Akasa Air and some of its pilots goes on as India’s Directorate General…
British Airways and IndiGo to codeshare on India to UK routes
British Airways (BA) and Indian low-cost airline IndiGo have signed a codeshare agreement that will facilitate connectivity between…
The $184K private jet tour spread over 26-days that includes dinner with a King
The luxury adventure travel company Abercrombie & Kent has launched one of its most ambitious private jet tours…
Akasa Air takes legal action against ‘selfish’ pilots who quit without notice
Akasa Air is taking legal action against 43 former pilots who left the carrier without serving a six-month…
Private Learjet 45 aircraft skids off runway at Mumbai International Airport
A privately owned Learjet 45 aircraft has skidded off the runway at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM),…
Indian lunar lander conducts hop experiment before entering sleep mode: video
India’s lunar lander Vikram has “exceeded its mission objectives” by successfully conducting a hop experiment on the Moon’s…
India sets sights on Sun: Aditya-L1 mission launch scheduled for September 2023
Following the success of India’s recent Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has now set…
Indian pilots unite to combat fatigue woes after three pilots die in two days
Indian airline pilots plan to establish an association to contest the regulations regarding flying duty, which they claim…
Indian lunar probe Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on Moon’s South Pole: video
Indian lunar probe Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon’s South Pole, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has…
IndiGo fleet growth continues with arrival of 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2023
India’s largest airline IndiGo has secured the service of 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft from BOC Aviation. The airline’s…
IndiGo pilot collapses, dies at boarding gate prior to operating flight in India
On August 17, 2023, an IndiGo pilot scheduled to operate a flight from Nagpur’s Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport…
Indian Air Force strengthens border defenses ahead of talks with China
India has issued measures to strengthen its defensive capabilities, particularly in eastern Ladakh, ahead of another round of…
Russia is set to launch its first moon lander in almost five decades
Despite many delays, Russia is set to launch its first lunar mission in almost five decades with hopes…
Snakes and lizards found inside passenger’s luggage at TRZ airport in India
Custom officials at India’s Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) have seized 47 pythons and two lizards from a passenger’s…