Aviation Industry

Akasa Air Adopts DigiYatra Facial Recognition System Across Major Indian Airports.Akasa Air and DigiYatra: This initiative will set new standards in the aviation industry, catering to the evolving needs of travelers in the digital age.Akasa Air has adopted DigiYatra’s facial recognition system across nine major airports in India.The airports include Bengaluru, New Delhi, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Pune, marking a significant step towards enhancing the overall travel experience for…

The biggest civil aviation event in Asia, Wings India 2024, began today, with minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurating it at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad, Telangana. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are coordinating the event, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to fulfil the common man’s aspirations of flying. The success of the previous edition has spurred the collaborative efforts for this…

A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet flying from London to New York powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took off Tuesday morning, as the aviation world seeks to showcase the potential of low-carbon options to secure its future.As the world decarbonizes, airlines are banking on fuel made from waste to reduce their emissions by up to 70 per cent, enabling them to keep operating before electric- and hydrogen-powered air travel becomes a reality in the decades to come.The flight, involving a Virgin Boeing 787…

 Since the Wright brothers invented the airplane in 1903, one aspect of how we fly hasn't changed. Evolving plane design and improved engines aside, almost all modern aircraft have one thing in common: They're powered by combustible fuels. That may be changing, though. Just as electric cars have started to revolutionize driving, a growing group of startups are now looking to electrify air transport.  Take Beta Technologies. Last month, the company flew a battery-operated aircraft — designed with fixed wings and vertical…

Last Updated: July 05, 2023, 11:44 ISTGo First Airline, which has recently been going through turmoil, has informed that its flying operations have been extended again until July 10. The airline has been grounded since May 3.Go First filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May before the National Company Law Tribunal. A portion of the fleet was grounded due to delays from a US-based engine maker.Also Read: Air India Cancels Two International Flights on July 2 and 3, Here’s WhySome reports reflect the cancellation of Go First…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: June 24, 2023, 10:57 ISTSan Francisco, California, USAApple Vision Pro (Photo: IANS)As Travel Mode is still in beta, Apple expects further refinements and potentially more features before it's rolled out to the general publicThe first developer beta of visionOS contains a hidden feature for Apple Vision Pro spatial computer.The feature, named ‘Travel Mode,’ is specifically designed to enhance the users’ in-flight experience.The Travel Mode appears to be the company’s answer to…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: June 23, 2023, 17:15 ISTAkasa Air (Photo: Akasa Air)Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO of Akasa Air, said the airline is excited to add four more Boeing 737-8 to support its international expansionAkasa Air on Wednesday said it will acquire four more Boeing 737 Max planes and will announce a “three-digit" aircraft order later this year as part of its expansion plans.These four planes will be in addition to the original order book of 72 Boeing 737 Max.While announcing the decision to buy…

Last Updated: June 19, 2023, 13:07 ISTGo First Cancels Flights Until 22nd June 2023 (File photo/News18)All flights till June 22nd are cancelled by Go First, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated Latest Updates Go First at news18.comIn a surprising turn of events, Go First, one of India’s prominent airlines, has announced the cancellation of all flights until the 22nd of June 2023. This shocking development has sent shockwaves through the travel industry, leaving passengers stranded.The abrupt cancellation is the…

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Wednesday said there is a significant expansion in India’s aircraft fleet, which has gone over 700 aircraft - rising by over 100 percent within the past nine years.Unveiling the ongoing capital expenditure (capex) initiatives in the aviation sector, amounting to Rs 1 lakh crore, he said it is anticipated that the private sector will contribute approximately Rs 70,000 crore to this endeavor.Addressing a press conference here, Scindia said that domestic air travel in…

Last Updated: June 01, 2023, 11:57 IST24-Hour Airfares from Delhi to Mumbai Surpass Those to DubaiThe escalation in prices has left travelers astounded, forcing them to dig deeper into their pockets for domestic travel within the countryIn a surprising turn of events, airfares for the Delhi to Mumbai route have hit an all-time high, surpassing the rates for flights to Dubai. Travellers planning to fly between the two major cities are left in shock as the price for a round trip is now more expensive than a journey to the…