IndiGo A320 successfully completes ILS Trial operations at Belagavi Airport

Great news for the people of Belagavi. On Monday, Indigo Airlines A320 aircraft from Hyderabad To Belagavi successfully completed trial operation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) which was installed recently at Belagavi Airport premises.

IndiGo’s A320 aircraft departed Hyderabad at 8.50 in the morning and landed at Belagavi at 10.00 am, special thing is that this flight operations were completely handled by women crew. This trial operation was conducted on Runway 26.

IndiGo Airlines is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. It is the largest airline in India by passenger market share and fleet size. IndiGo is known for its punctuality, affordable fares, and top-notch customer service. The airline flies to various domestic and international destinations, offering a wide range of options for travelers.

With a modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, IndiGo ensures a comfortable and safe journey for its passengers. The airline’s onboard services include a selection of delicious meals, snacks, and beverages that can be purchased during the flight. Passengers also have the option to pre-book their preferred seats and enjoy various in-flight entertainment options.

31/07/2023 Belagavi Infra

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DGCA gives in-principle nod to Air India, IndiGo to import 970 planes

Aviation regulator DGCA has given in-principle nod for Air India and IndiGo to import a total of 970 planes.

As part of their expansion plans, both carriers have placed huge aircraft orders. While Air India will acquire 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, IndiGo is to buy 500 planes from Airbus.

"Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted in-principle approval to Air India Ltd and Interglobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) for import of 470 and 500 aircraft, respectively," Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Air India will purchase 210 planes from the A320 neo family, 140 from the B737 family and 40 from the A350 family.

Besides, the carrier will buy 50 B737-8s, 20 B787-9s and 10 B777-9s.

IndiGo will acquire 500 aircraft from the A320 neo family.

In response to a query, Singh said the availability of parking slots is ensured at the time of grant of NOC (No Objection Certificate) for the actual import of aircraft.

"As per the induction plan of the airlines, the aircraft are proposed to be imported during the period 2023-2035. The airline operators have been advised by DGCA to share their induction plan with airport operators for ensuring the availability of parking slots," he added.

31/07/2023 PTI/Business Standard

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IndiGo A321 tail strikes: DGCA fines airline Rs 30 lakh; orders changes in operational procedures

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday penalised IndiGo Rs 30 lakh for lapses that have led to as many as four tail strikes within six months this year alone on its Airbus A321 aircraft. DGCA chief Vikram Dev Dutt had ordered a special audit of the airline to review its documentation and procedure on operations, training, engineering and flight data management programme. This audit revealed “certain systemic deficiencies in documentation pertaining to operations, training procedures and engineering procedures,” the regulator said in a statement.

Subsequently, the DGCA had issued a show cause notice to IndiGo. “The airline’s reply was reviewed at various levels and was not found satisfactory. Subsequently, we have imposed a financial penalty of Rs 30 lakh on IndiGo and also directed them to amend their documents and procedures in line with DGCA requirements and original equipment manufacturers’ guidelines,” the DGCA statement on Friday said.

Since last April, IndiGo has seen at least eight tail strikes on its A321s.

Earlier this week (Wednesday, July 26), the regulator had suspended the licences of pilots who had operated an A321 (VT-IMW) to Ahmedabad on June 15, 2023, which had a tail strike during landing. While the pilot-in-command’s (PIC) licence was suspended for three month, the co-pilot’s was suspended for a month. The regulator had issued show cause to the pilots on this incident and found “violation of the provisions of the relevant (rules)” by the crew that had led to the same. “DGCA investigation revealed the crew carried out the landing in deviation of established SOPs (standard operating procedures),” a senior DGCA official had said on Wednesday (July 26).

28/07/2023 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India

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P&W To Recall Airbus A320 Engines, IndiGo Says Working To Minimize Impact On Fleet

It seems like the problems with the Pratt & Whitney engines are not ending, as the engine maker has discovered a problem that could cause parts to wear out more quickly. RTX crop, the parent company of P&W said that a “rare condition” in powder metal used to manufacture certain parts made between late 2015 and mid-2021 will require speeded-up fleet inspections. The problem will impact the a large number of Airbus passenger jets, as the plane maker will need to have their engines removed and inspected, potentially adding to stress on airlines during the remainder of a hectic summer travel season, reported AP.

Among those impacted by the possible recall of the engines is the Indian low cost airline IndiGo, with a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 planes. The engine involved is most often used to power the Airbus A320neo, a midsize jet popular for short and medium-distance flights. The company said it expects that about 200 of Pratt PW1100 engines will need to be pulled off and inspected by mid-September, and another 1,000 engines will need inspections in the next nine to 12 months.

Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has nearly 140, Air China has 43, Germany's Lufthansa has 37, and Mexico's Volaris has 35. Among US carriers, Spirit Airlines received 34 of the planes, Hawaiian Airlines has 18 and JetBlue Airways 16, according to aviation analysis site Cirium.

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo airlines, said that it is in contact with engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney to thoroughly evaluate any potential implications on its fleet. "We are in receipt of the information from OEM Pratt and Whitney (P&W) regarding the outcome of the latest inspection of their engine. We are working closely with P&W to assess and minimise any potential impact to our fleet," said the spokesperson in a statement.

27/07/2023 ZeeNews

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Assam: Indigo flights diverted to Agartala from Dibrugarh airport due to poor visibility

Two Dibrugarh bound Indigo flights were diverted to Agartala after the planes kept circling mid-air for more than 15 minutes due to poor visibility at Mohanbari airport, Dibrugarh.

As per sources, both the IndiGo flights, New Delhi - Dibrugarh flight no. 6E 2031 and Guwahati - Dibrugarh flight no. 6E 2652 have been diverted to Agartala.

Notably, the flight landing at the airport has been affected for the past few months due to unavailability of the Instrument Landing System because of the ongoing runway extension work at the airport.

27/07/2023 India TodayNE

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IndiGo and Thai Airways catering to India’s expanding middle-class and increased spending power

Southeast Asia is becoming a top destination for Indian tourists, making India a significant growth market for the travel and tourism sector! Companies like IndiGo and Thai Airways are now catering to India’s expanding middle-class and their increased spending power, offering more travel options and thousands of hotel rooms.

This trend is set to reshape the airline capacity, hospitality services, and tourism offerings as more and more Indian tourists explore the wonders of Southeast Asia. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), India could follow in China’s footsteps and experience substantial growth in outbound tourism over the next decade!

In Thailand alone, the number of Indian tourists is just 14% lower than Chinese visitors, showcasing the rising popularity of this beautiful destination among Indian travelers. 

27/07/2023 Pattaya Mail

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IndiGo Announces Direct Connections Between Indore, Surat, Rajkot, And Udaipur

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has announced new connections between Indore-Rajkot, Indore-Surat, Rajkot-Udaipur, and Udaipur-Surat, effective from August 21, 2023. These vibrant destinations, known for their rich cultural heritage and thriving commercial significance, make them ideal gateways for both leisure and business travellers. As IndiGo continues to grow, it remains committed to provide customers with enhanced connectivity to facilitate seamless travel across. With daily operations, these flights will open doors to exciting opportunities for trade, travel, and tourism, further reinforcing IndiGo’s dedication to fostering convenience and accessibility for its passengers.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, expressed, “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our direct flight offerings, now catering to the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Recognizing the immense potential and seeing an opportunity to connect these vibrant regions for trade and tourism, we have introduced these new flights, further enhancing domestic connectivity. At IndiGo, our commitment to customer satisfaction drives us to proactively implement strategic measures, ensuring a seamless travel experience for our passengers. Our commitment to providing on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free experiences remains unwavering across our extensive network.”

27/06/2023 Orissadiary.com

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Working with Pratt & Whitney after latest engine inspection: Indigo

InterGlobe Aviation, which owns India's top airline IndiGo, said on Wednesday that it is working with Pratt & Whitney to assess the impact on the company's fleet after the engine maker's latest inspection of its engines.

"We are working closely with P&W to assess and minimise any potential impact to our fleet," InterGlobe said in a statement on Wednesday.

Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer with global service operations. It is a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

Pratt's owner Raytheon on Tuesday said that a 'rare condition' in powdered metal meant 1,200 of more than 3,000 engines, built for the twin-engined Airbus A320neo between 2015 and 2021, have to be removed from planes and inspected for micro-cracks that would point to fatigue.

This news comes a month after IndiGo placed a record order for 500 narrowbody jets from Airbus. The airline still has almost 480 jets left in the Airbus pipeline from previous orders.

26/07/2023 Economic Times

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IndiGo's crew's special welcome for Param Vir Chakra awardee is winning over the internet

India's biggest airline IndiGo recently felicitated Kargil war hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar on board one of its flights. The video was posted by IndiGo on Twitter and has been viewed over 3 lakh times in just 15 hours. In the Pune-bound flight, the captain could be seen first giving flight details and later welcomed Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar.

"Today, I standing before you today because we have a very special person onboard today. We have Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar ji, a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra," the captain announced.

The captain also shared how Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar despite gave physical injuries from the bullets of the enemy helped Indian Army capture Flat Top of Point 4875 in Mushkoh Valley during the Kargil war. The airline crew also presented a small token to the war hero.

According to Ministry of Defence website, Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (then Rifleman), a resident of Himachal Pradesh, was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his actions as a leading scout of the attacking column at Point 4875 in Mushkoh Valley during the Operation Vijay of 1999 Kargil war.

24/07/2023 Economic Times

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IndiGo Airlines Celebrates One-Year-Old's Birthday On Flight, Video Goes Viral

A video of IndiGo cabin crew celebrating a toddlers first birthday has captured the hearts of people online. The celebration for the girl identified as Durganath, who turned one on June 22 was a touching and unforgettable moment for everyone onboard. The clip of the celebration was shared on Instagram by a user named Joel Lal J.

The video opens to show he pilot arriving in the aisle and announcing the little girl’s birthday. An air hostess can also be seen carrying the girl in her arms and standing beside him.

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"May I have your attention please, Ladies and Gentleman? I am your gathering, my name is Augustine. That is not important, what is important is we have a baby today whose first birthday. Aaj ek saal ki ho gayi ha Durganath, so cake bhi katega and sabmein batega. Aapki aage ki yatra mangalmey ho or bache ko ashirwaad de (Today Durganath turns a year older, so the cake will also be cut and distributed to all. May your journey ahead be blessed and give blessings to the baby)," the pilot said while making the announcement.

As the pilot finishes the announcement the entire flight claps and wishes the girl a very happy birthday.

"Our princess turned 1 on 22 June 2023 Thanks so much @indigo.6e for making it unique All Glory and Honour to the Lord Almighty Jesus Christ for enabling us to do all these, read the caption of the video shared on Instagram page joellalj.

Since being shared, the video has amassed 90,934 likes and tons of comments.

"That’s a wonderful gesture Happy birthday baby, commented one user on the post. 

"@indigo.6e does this for all.. i got a cake from them as well.. the hospitality is amazing..., wrote another user.

"Thats awesome!! Great you caught all that on video," commented a third.

22/07/2023 ABP Live

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Woman 'sexually harassed' on Abu Dhabi-Chennai Indigo flight; accused arrested

Chennai: In yet another incident of unruly behavior on board flights, a young man from Karaikudi area of Tamil Nadu has been accused of sexually harassing a woman passenger on board an Indigo Airlines passenger flight which landed at the Chennai airport from Abu Dhabi on Thursday, sources said. 

The accused has been arrested by the Chennai airport police even as he has denied any wrongdoing. Panic spread inside the Indigo flight with 156 passengers on board as the woman screamed mid-air on Thursday, sources said. As the fellow passengers asked her why she was screaming, the woman told them that the young man sitting behind her had inappropriately touched her several times. Sources said that he young man was severely reprimanded by the flight attendants and fellow passengers. 

 However, the accused denied any wrongdoing saying that his hand had touched the woman while he was asleep to which the woman said that he was lying. 

The woman said that the man had not touched her once but many times. “I hit his hands several times, but he continued to act like that,'' she complained. As the situation turned ugly, the flight attendants informed the flight captain, who in turn contacted the Chennai airport control room and alerted security officials. 

 As the plane landed at Chennai International Airport, the accused man was handed over to the Chennai airport police station. The woman passenger also went to the police station to file a complaint against the youth. The accused has been identified as Shakthi (28), hailing from Karaikudi in Sivagangai district.

21/07/2023 ETV Bharat

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IndiGo Becomes Only Indian Brand Amongst Top 10 Most Active Global Airlines

IndiGo,, the low-cost carrier, is the biggest air carrier in India, both in terms of passenger share and aircraft fleet. The airline, with over 55% market share, which is now over 60% as Go First is not operating flights after fiasco with Pratt & Whitney, aims to carry 100 million passengers in the year ending March 2024. For reference, the budget carrier flew 86 million passengers in FY23, highest in India, with majority of these passengers travelling on domestic flights. Among other records, IndiGo is also the only Indian airline among the most active airlines globally, in terms of daily flights. Here's a list of top 10 most active airlines in the world:

1. Delta Air Lines: 4,629
2. United Airlines: 4,213
3. Southwest Airlines: 4,080
4. Ryanair: 3,098
5. China Eastern Airlines: 2,144
6. China Southern Airlines: 2,052
7. IndiGo: 1,853
8. Turkish Airlines: 1,819
9. Beijing Airlines: 1,586

The list compiled by a Twitter handle, World of Statistics, reveals that IndiGo is at the 8th spot in the world, in terms of the daily active flights. The airline operates an average of 1,819 flights daily, highest in India. The airline marginally exceeds Turkish Airlines, with 1,819 flights, while the last place is taken by Beijing Airlines with 1,586 flights. Talking about the most active airlines, the top 4 spots are taken by airlines from the United States.

The American Airline took the numero uno spot with 5,483 flights, while the second spot belongs to Delta Air Lines with 4,629 fights. The third and fourth spot belongs to United Airlines with 4,213 and Southwest Airlines with 4,080 flights. Also, these are only the four airlines with over 4,000 active daily flights. 

The fifth spot belongs to ultra-low cost airline from Europe, Ryanair with 3,098 daily flights. The sixth and seventh spots belong to Chinese air carriers, with China Eastern Airlines having 2,144 flights and China Southern Airlines having 2,052 flights. 

21/07/2023 ZeeNews

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Pilot, Husband Thrashed For Torturing 10-Year-Old Help, Derostered By Airlines

New Delhi: An IndiGo pilot and her husband, also an airline staff, were thrashed by a mob in Delhi's Dwarka for allegedly employing a 10-year-old girl as a domestic help and torturing her. The pilot has been de-rostered by the airline, which said it is probing the matter, after videos of the incident surfaced on social media.

Shocking visuals from the spot showed people repeatedly slapping the woman, still in the pilot's uniform. She is pulled by her hair and hit simultaneously by several women as she cries for help. At one point, she starts screaming "sorry" but the assault continues.

Her husband is seen being assaulted separately by a group of men. He tries to come to his wife's rescue as some people intervene to stop the mob assault. One man is heard screaming, "She will die."

According to reports, the couple hired a 10-year-old girl for domestic chores about two months back. Today, a relative of the girl spotted injury marks on her arms and informed the police. The girl was reportedly assaulted on the suspicion of theft. 

Soon, local residents heard of allegations that the couple would torture the girl and beat her up. As they saw the marks of injury on the girl's arms and under her eyes, a mob gathered and attacked the couple. Later, police reached the spot and arrested the couple. A case has been registered and further probe is on.

20/07/2023 NDTV 

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Indigo’s near two-thirds market share is worrying, but can’t fault the airline

India’s domestic air traffic surpassed the pre-COVID level a few months ago, quite like in many other sectors of the country’s economy. Even as the rise has been steady, negative events like the suspension of flights by Go First and the consistently dwindling market share of SpiceJet haven’t adversely impacted the industry. This has been largely due to one airline — Indigo.

Indigo’s market share has been rising month after month because it has been able to augment capacity, and operate additional flights, whenever and wherever required. Indigo’s story, ever since its inception in 2006, has been the envy of many successful airlines, not just in India, but globally.

Let’s look at some of the high points.

Indigo got its 100th aircraft in 2014, 200th aircraft in 2018 and now has a fleet of over 300 aircraft with many more to be added in the coming years. It flew over one million passengers in 2007, surpassed the 10 million passengers milestone in 2009 and flew 50 million passengers in 2015. The airline plans to carry 100 million passengers in 2024. It earned the distinction of flying 1,000 flights a day in 2017. The airline has, after becoming the largest Indian domestic player in terms of market share in 2011, held on to this coveted position.

This is in sharp contrast to other airlines — Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet — which after being among the top two, at some stage or the other, have subsequently floundered.

While Indigo has steadily developed its market share by expanding its network and fleet, it has also successfully exploited growth opportunities, whenever another airline has collapsed. In fiscal 2012-13, when Kingfisher ceased operations and all carriers were vying to fill the space, Indigo increased its market share from 20 percent to 27 percent. Similarly, when Jet Airways exited the market in 2019, the airline witnessed a quantum jump. More recently, when Go First suspended flights effective May 3, 2023, Indigo led other airlines in augmenting capacity, flying on routes vacated by Go First. Result: Indigo’s market share breached the 60 percent mark — 61.4 percent in May 2023 and 63.2 percent in June 2023.

With the Tata-owned airlines — Air India, Vistara and Air Asia — collectively accounting for another 25.8 percent market share, these airlines and Indigo achieved a 90 percent market share between them in June 2023. This has, for the first time, led industry analysts to talk of the likely scenario of a duopoly in the Indian market soon. If Indigo and Tata group airlines have gained because other airlines — with the exception of Akasa airline, which also has been increasing its market share — have failed, can the gaining airlines be faulted?

20/07/2023 Moneycontrol

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Fly Lucknow-Varanasi In Just 70 Mins; IndiGo Launches Shortest Flight On The Route

IndiGo Airlines is getting ready to start a direct flight connecting the historic city of Varanasi with the dynamic metropolis of Lucknow. It is an exciting development for air travellers. On August 10, the eagerly anticipated first flight is set to depart.

It promises a significant reduction in the amount of time required to travel between these two important cities. The flight will take roughly 70 minutes to travel from Lucknow to Varanasi overall. On the other hand, it will take 55 minutes to travel back from Varanasi to Lucknow.

The director of Varanasi Airport, Aryana Sanyal, revealed that IndiGo has received permission to run this new direct flight from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and has completed all necessary procedures.

The flight will be run three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, according to the timetable posted on IndiGo’s website. The flight will take off at 2:20 pm from the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow and land at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi at 3:30 pm. Varanasi to Lucknow’s return trip will take place between 4:05 and 5 pm.

Customers who wish to make a reservation for the flight may do so on IndiGo Airlines’ official website. According to the rate displayed, a one-way trip from Varanasi to Lucknow will cost about ₹2,500. After increasing demand from diverse segments of visitors between the two cities, a new aircraft route has been announced.

20/07/2023 Shreya Rathod/Curlytales

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IndiGo to start operations on Hyderabad-Singapore route from October 29

IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, will start operations between Hyderabad and Singapore from October 29, said a statement issued by the company on July 18.

The addition of the new route is in response to the growing demand for travel between these two cities, the airline said.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, “We are delighted to unveil the introduction of new daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Singapore, in response to the growing demand. As the travel landscape experiences remarkable growth, our focus remains on delivering exceptional services and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. With the introduction of these flights, IndiGo will operate 58 flights a week from 8 online points in India ensuring even better connectivity."

"This would serve as a catalyst for further enhancing business ties between India and Singapore. We will continue to offer even more flight options, adhering to our promise of on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences across our unparalleled network," he said.

18/07/2023 Economic Times

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IndiGo announces flight between Lucknow and Varanasi

Pune: IndiGo on Monday announced new domestic connectivity between Lucknow and Varanasi, starting from August 10.

This new route aims to enhance domestic connectivity and bolster mobility in Uttar Pradesh, considering the increased demand for air travel in the state from business, leisure, and spiritual travellers, airline officials said.

With this new route, the airline claimed that will provide customers with increased flight options for travel between two of the most visited places in Uttar Pradesh, further expanding its domestic reach. Moreover, this new route will be a daily frequency in winter schedule.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, “We are thrilled to unveil new flight connections linking the culturally and historically rich cities of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow and Varanasi. Two of the most densely populated cities in North India, they also attract a significant number of tourists from within the country and overseas. Over the past few months, we have witnessed a growing demand for air connectivity within as well as to/from Uttar Pradesh. As India's preferred carrier, it is our ambition to meet this demand and facilitate seamless travel experiences between Varanasi, Lucknow, and other destinations through our extensive network of domestic destinations. We will continue to enhance domestic connectivity and remain committed to our promise of providing on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience to our customers across our wide network."

17/07/2023 Joy Sengupta/Times of India

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IndiGo Operates Validation Flight For Delhi Airport’s New Fourth Runway

IndiGo becomes the first airline to operate from the newly constructed fourth runway 11L-29R, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi. The inauguration of this runway makes Delhi Airport, the first airport in the country to have 4 operational runways. The runway will be formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Civil Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia.

This flight was carried out by an IndiGo Airbus A320 aircraft carrying inspectors and officials, which landed on the Runway 29R at 1520h IST on July 11, 2023. The Operations team at IndiGo worked with GMR-DIAL, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to establish a Route Navigation Performance (RNP) based approach and missed approach procedures for the new runway.

A draft approach was proposed by AAI, which was validated on a simulator. The approach was then cleared for flight validation. In addition, a safety risk assessment was carried out to identify any risk on the safe operations while conducting this approach, along with trainer sessions for the Flight Crew operating the validation flight.

17/07/2023 T3

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Man opens emergency exit cover during IndiGo flight

New Delhi: A 40-year-old passenger on an IndiGo Hyderabad-New Delhi flight allegedly opened the cover of the emergency exit door of the aircraft during take off, a Delhi Police official said.

The man was identified as Furoqon Hussain, a resident of Dilshad Garden in Shahdara.

According to an FIR, accessed by IANS, the incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E-5605 on July 8.

The complaint filed by lead crew Saloni Singh and pilot-in-command Manjit Singh stated that Hussain was seated at seat no 18 A (Emergency Exit) and pulled the ‘emergency exit’ cover during the taking of the flight.

“As soon as the crew became aware of the alarm indication, the FAPE AIP Lead promptly rushed to the exit and relocated the passenger to another row, according to the passenger’s convenience. The passengers had already been briefed clearly beforehand,” the FIR said.

The police have lodged a case under Sections 336 of the Indian Penal Code and 22 of the Aircraft Rules against Hussain at IGI airport police station. 

15/07/2023 IANS/Siasat Daily

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IndiGo And Tata Group Airlines Corner Nearly 90% Combined Market Share

The duopoly of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., operator of IndiGo airline, and Tata Group-owned airlines strengthened in June as their combined market share in the Indian aviation market neared 90%. IndiGo's market share rose to 63.2% in June from 61.4% in May, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. While those of airlines owned by the Tata Group stood at 25.8%.

That takes the combined share of the two entities to 89% in June, 130 basis points higher than May.

The two major players have scheduled more flights ever since Go First declared voluntary bankruptcy on May 3 in an effort to take over the space that the Wadia group-owned airline had previously occupied. Go First's market share stood at 6.4% in April. IndiGo has been the major beneficiary, as its market share has jumped to 63.4% from 56.8% in April, a rise of 640 basis points in just two months.

The Tata group airlines, on the other hand, haven't been able to exploit the opportunity, as their combined market share rose from 24.9% in April to 26.3% in May, but fell to 25.8% in June.

14/07/2023 Vinay Khulbe/BQ Prime

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