Hyderabad: Vijayawada-based Lingamaneni Estates and Projects Ltd (LEPL), which announced plans to start a regional airline, Air Costa, on Monday said it has received air operators permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
With this approval, the airline said it has all the necessary permissions in place to start flight operations and intends to start next month. The airline, which is the first to be headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, said it will start selling tickets soon.
The announcement comes at a time when existing low-cost carriers are under severe pressure, thanks to the rising aviation turbine fuel prices and sliding passenger capacities.
“We will start with two E-170 and two E-190 Embraer E-Jets having twin-class cabin configuration with its own version of comfort and class and competitive fares to provide a happy flying experience,” said Captain K N Babu, CEO, LEPL.
24/09/13 New Indian Express
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With this approval, the airline said it has all the necessary permissions in place to start flight operations and intends to start next month. The airline, which is the first to be headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, said it will start selling tickets soon.
The announcement comes at a time when existing low-cost carriers are under severe pressure, thanks to the rising aviation turbine fuel prices and sliding passenger capacities.
“We will start with two E-170 and two E-190 Embraer E-Jets having twin-class cabin configuration with its own version of comfort and class and competitive fares to provide a happy flying experience,” said Captain K N Babu, CEO, LEPL.
24/09/13 New Indian Express
