TruJet to get reservation system tech from Bird group

New Delhi: Technology provider Bird Information Systems will provide airline inventory and reservation system to regional carrier TruJet.

In this regard, Bird Information Systems Pvt Ltd (BIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Turbo Megha Airways, which operates TruJet.

BIS would provide the booking technology for the airline inventory hosting, reservation at all city and airport offices, call centres and Internet booking engines.

"Through the use of AIRS (Airline Inventory and Reservations System), TruJet will have access to a user friendly GUI (graphical user interface) which will enable their partners to make online reservations quickly and easily," both companies said in a statement today.
20/07/15 PTI/Business Standard

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TruJet promises affordable fare

Chennai: TruJet, country’s newest budget airline, has taken to the skies with a promise to offer affordable fare comprising in-flight food on its route network that will focus mostly Tier-2 cities in south India. It is also planning to offer transport services to/from airport to make its air travel attractive.

The maiden flight of the Hyderabad-based regional carrier took off from Hyderabad to Tirupati on Sunday.

TruJet, owned by Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd., has offered a basic fare of Rs.1499 for Chennai-Rajahmundry route till July 25. It offers discounts for senior citizens (above 60 years) and students. It will also add Aurangabad, the nearest airport to the religious centre Shirdi, to its network from July 26. The airfare may also include transport services for its passengers from Aurangabad airport to Shirdi.
17/07/15 G Balachandar/The Hindu

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TruJet to operate additional flights

Chennai: TruJet, an airline from Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd, will operate additional flights between Chennai and Rajahmundry between July 15 and 25.

From July 12, it started a regular schedule between Hyderabad and Tirupati, according to a press release from the airline.

A regular schedule will begin from July 26 between Hyderabad and Aurangabad, which is the nearest airport to the Shirdi.
16/07/15 Business Line

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Ram Charan's gift for South India: New airline TruJet's first flight takes off from Hyd to Tirupati

Hyderabad, July 13: Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan has given a special gift to his motherland. TruJet, the first city-based regional low cost carrier began its operation on Sunday, July 13. TruJet is a part of Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd. The maiden flight of the airline took off from Hyderabad to Tirupati.
13/07/15 Nairita/oneindia

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TruJet's First Flight Takes Off From Hyderabad to Tirupati

The maiden flight of city-based regional low cost carrier TruJet, part of Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd, took off from Hyderabad to Tirupati on Sunday.

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the first commercial flight of TruJet, promoted by a group of investors including actor Ram Charan Teja, son of actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi.
12/07/15 PTI/NDTV

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TrueJet Airline launches on Goibibo.com

Mumbai: Trujet, the regional airline based in Hyderabad, has launched its bookings on travel portal Goibibo.com. Goibibo was the first online travel agency in India to take TrueJet live on Friday, 10th July at 11 a.m. The first passenger booking from Goibibo happened within 60 minutes of going live.

"We are excited to welcome TrueJet to integrate with Goibibo.com. This launch has opened many sectors which already had a latent demand but not enough supply. We are the fastest online travel platform in India and we hope to extend our powerful technology platform and consumer demand to TrueJet," Ganesh Iyer, head of Air and Partnerships at Goibibo said in a press statement.
10/07/15 Economic Times

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Trujet to link several South destinations

Hyderabad: Low-cost carrier, operated by Turbo Megha Airways, which recently received approval from the DGCA, will undertake full-fledged services from July 26.

The airline, promoted by former Congress MP and actor K Chiranjeevi’s son and actor Ram Charan Tej, has two 72-seater ATR 72-500 aircraft obtained on dry lease from an Irish company, and hopes to acquire five aircraft in total in a phased manner.

According Turbo Megha Airways Director Prem Kumar, the promoters have so far invested Rs 500 crore in the venture and expect to break even in the next 3-4 years of time.

The airline, which has an  agreement for maintenance with the GMR airports MRO at Shamsabad airport here, will have its own Component MRO in place at a cost of Rs 20 crore, which will be operational by the end of this year.
11/07/15 Deccan Herald

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Trujet plans Rs. 500-cr investment on aircraft acquisition, MRO

Hyderabad: As Turbo Megha Airways sets out to launch its Trujet flights to connect tier-II cities in the South, the company is planning its next moves which include acquisition of more aircraft and setting up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility entailing an investment outlay of Rs. 500 crore.

The maiden flight of the low-cost carrier is slated to take off at 8 am on July 12 from Hyderabad to Tirupati and thereafter connect to Rajahmundry and Chennai from Hyderabad. The initial connectivity is aimed at catering to Godavari Pushkaram visitors and will later add other destinations.

Addressing a press conference here today, filmstar Konidala Ram Charan Tej, Promoter, Director and brand ambassador of Trujet, said the idea mooted by his partners, Vankayalapati Umesh, Managing Director, and Prem Kumar, Director, has become a reality in two years since the initial plan to launch the airliner.
10/07/15 V Rishi Kumar/Business Line

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Ram Charan's Trujet eyes operational break-even in 6 months

Hyderabad: City-based Turbo Megha Airways expects operational break-even in six months banking on regional routes for better occupancy rate, its managing director V Umesh said today.

The startup airline launched yesterday after receiving flying licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is also planning to increase the fleet size to five from the current two, he said.

"We expect operational break-even in six months. Our model is different. We would be catering to regional routes, not metro routes (where some airlines incur loss)," Umesh told PTI.

Turbo Megha is the fourth in line to take on the Indian skies in the past two years.

The company, partially owned by actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan, would operate the regional airline under the brand name 'Trujet'.
08/07/15 PTI/Business Standard

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With DGCA nod, Trujet becomes the latest to enter domestic skies

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a regional air operator’s permit (AOP) to Turbo Megha to operate a regional airline Trujet on Tuesday making it the fourth airline to take to Indian skies since the new government assumed office in May last year.
Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapati Raju Pusapati said, “TruJet will start scheduled regional services a little later. However, we have given them permission to commence shuttle services immediately keeping in mind requirements for air connectivity during Godavari Pushkarams. Promoting connectivity is a focus area for us.”
In March, DGCA had issued an AOP to Bengaluru-based Air Pegasus. Prior to this, Tata Sons’ low-cost venture with AirAsia Berhad AirAsia India started services in June 2014, while Vistara launched operations on January 9, 2015.

“Keeping in mind the forthcoming Godavari Pushkarams and the desire of pilgrims from various locations to take a holy dip in the Godavari, TruJet will commence operations by linking Rajahmundry to Hyderabad and Chennai,” Raju added. The airline will be based out of Hyderabad and eventually connect stations like Tirupati, Rajahmundry and Aurangabad.
08/07/15 Indian Express

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Charan's flying dream to take wings during Godavari Pushkaralu

The release of Mega Power star Ram Charan's next flick under the direction of Srinu Vaitla will take time. But he has another release in the pipeline soon.
We already reported that Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited promoted by city-based Turbo Aviation with active backing of Ram charan Teja is gearing up to commence  commercial operations under ‘Trujet’ brand in the first week of July.
Cherry's  new business launch will coincide with Godavari Pushakarlu.
According to reports, the first flight  of Turbo Megha Airways ,which is at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport now, will fly to Rajahmundry from Hyderabad.
 Turbo Megha Airways proposes to fly to Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Rajahmundry, Bangalore and Aurangabad in the first phase.
02/07/15 Hans India

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