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IndiGo Is Now The World's 3rd Largest Airline In Market Cap Behind Delta Air Lines And Ryanair

The Indian carrier overtook Southwest Airlines as the third most valuable airline company in the world.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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Which Fighter Jets Does India Have?

India's status as a bulwark against China cannot be overstated. This is as good a time as any to examine the capabilities of India's fighter jet fleet

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28 Years Ago: The World's Deadliest Mid-Air Collision

How a failure by one pilot caused a deadly mid-air collision over India.

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New Private Charter Company OPUL Jets Launches Operations in London

The charter has bases in London, the Isle of Man, and Dubai.

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Indian Forces Drop From Boeing C-17 To Rescue Hostages From Hijacked Ship

A Boeing C-17 of the Indian Air Force gets Indian Marine Commandoes in position to repel pirates.

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Modiluft: The Indian Airline That Time Forgot

As its name suggests the airline had a partnership with German flag carrier Lufthansa.

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AirAsia Launches Restarts Route To Odisha From Kuala Lumpur

This marks the 13th direct route between Kuala Lumpur and India.

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New Indian Airline Fly91 Begins Flights With ATR-72 Aircraft

Acceptance flights and proving flights are still needed for India's newest regional carrier.

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What Happened To Indian Carrier Kingfisher Airlines?

How did the carrier go from boasting the second-largest share of the domestic Indian aviation market to bankruptcy in the space of a few years?

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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IndiGo Responds After Passenger Shares Video Of Cockroaches In Aircraft Galley

The airline reacted swiftly to the viral clip.

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Indian Airlines Ordered To Complete Baggage Delivery Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival

Seven Indian carriers were given ten days to comply with the notice.

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Not All Delivered: The Complex Story Of Kingfisher Airlines' Widebody Fleet

The carrier only ended up operating one widebody type, but had unrealized orders for more.

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9th UK Route: Air India Adds Boeing 787 Flights From Bangalore To London Gatwick

Three airlines will now operate between London and Bengaluru.

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Authorities Issue Air India Show-Cause Notice After Passenger Dies Following Flight

The carrier has reportedly been instructed to provide a response to the DGCA within seven days.

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These Are The World's 5 Busiest Country Pairs For International Flights

In February 2024, the United States had two of the busiest international country pair routes.

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Akasa Air Receives 23rd Boeing 737 MAX

The airline continues its fleet expansion.

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Air India Buys 22,000 Economy & Premium Economy Seats For Its Boeing 787s, 777s & Airbus A350s

Initially, Air India will retrofit 40 Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 aircraft with the new RECARO seats.

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