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Reuters
• Manvi Pant
Reuters reports: IndiGo operator Interglobe Aviation said on Friday it would receive compensation from Pratt & Whitney through its affiliate for powder metal issues that grounded some of its aircraft.
InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, will receive customized compensation from Pratt & Whitney's affiliate, International Aero Engine, for aircraft grounded due to engine issues caused by powder metal problems.
InterGlobe Enterprises, the promoter group of IndiGo, sold a 2% stake in the airline via block deal to fund its ventures in hospitality and corporate sectors. This sale aligns with the company's strategic financial planning amidst India's burgeoning aviation market.
The DGCA has suspended a Mumbai ATC officer following a close call where IndiGo and Air India aircraft nearly collided on the same runway. An investigation is underway.
InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, will receive customized compensation from Pratt & Whitney's affiliate, International Aero Engine, for aircraft grounded due to engine issues caused by powder metal problems.
Airline officials and analysts predict India will become a major travel market over the next decade, prompting global airlines to launch new flights and expand existing schedules in the region.
InterGlobe Enterprises, the promoter group of IndiGo, sold a 2% stake in the airline via block deal to fund its ventures in hospitality and corporate sectors. This sale aligns with the company's strategic financial planning amidst India's burgeoning aviation market.
The DGCA has suspended a Mumbai ATC officer following a close call where IndiGo and Air India aircraft nearly collided on the same runway. An investigation is underway.
CEO Pieter Elbers asserts that IndiGo has evolved beyond the traditional low-cost carrier model through a series of unique initiatives.
IndiGo plans to launch ten new routes including lesser-known international destinations. Following a successful 2023, the airline focuses on less competitive markets while enhancing its product offerings.
India's leading carrier IndiGo will host the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi in June 2025, marking over four decades since the last AGM in the city.
Japan Airlines has secured a codeshare deal with IndiGo, enabling their first joint flights beginning in October, enhancing connectivity between Japan and India.
This expansion aims to bolster IndiGo's dominance in the regional aviation network they have ruled for the past five years.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, now allows women passengers to choose seats next to other female travelers during online check-in for added comfort and safety.
IndiGo initiates a three-month trial of wireless inflight entertainment using AirFi's portable solution, accessible via the IndiGo mobile app under HELLO 6E.
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi was moved to an isolation bay and evacuated following a bomb threat. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are investigating on-site.
IndiGo concludes FY24 with robust final quarter results, marking a year of exceptional financial performance.
GoAir's international slots and bilateral rights have been reallocated to Air India and IndiGo due to ongoing distress and reduced chances of revival.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, will introduce business class service by the end of 2024 while reporting its highest total income for FY2024, marking a strategic shift from its low-cost model.
InterGlobe Aviation, operating as IndiGo, reported a remarkable 106% increase in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,895 crore, leveraging a 14.4% rise in capacity. Revenue growth was 25.9%, albeit slightly below estimates.
A Singapore Airlines 777 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and 30 injuries before an emergency landing in Bangkok.
In a strategic move to dominate Indian skies, IndiGo entertains bids from ATR, Airbus, and Embraer with a significant order of 100 regional planes, enhancing domestic connectivity.
Finalizing earlier discussions, IndiGo has ordered 30 A350-900s from Airbus aimed at extending its network into long-haul markets, with deliveries beginning in 2027.
CRISIL predicts a significant surge in Indian airlines' international market share to 50% by FY 2028, fueled by expanded fleets and new routes, enhancing domestic and international connectivity.
IndiGo responds to increased demand by doubling flights to Phuket, while Korean Air opens a new service to Macau, broadening its network in Asia.
In the wake of navigating through the pandemic's financial turbulence, IndiGo is poised for a profitable FY 24, offering staff a bonus of 1.5 months' salary in gratitude.
IndiGo's strategic partnership with Rolls-Royce, utilizing the Trent XWB engines, marks a pivotal development in airline fleet enhancement and innovation.
IndiGo has confirmed a significant expansion with an order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce's Trent XWB engines, alongside options for 70 more, marking a strategic shift toward long-haul flight capabilities.
IndiGo introduces a new in-flight entertainment service, offering passengers access to movies, TV shows, music, and games via their app, starting with Delhi-Goa flights.
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is undergoing a strategic leadership transition, with Senior Vice President Engineering S C Gupta and Senior Vice President Inflight Services Suman Chopra set to depart from their roles.
In partnership with Archer Aviation, InterGlobe plans to roll out a fleet of eVTOL aircraft by 2026, aiming to shrink the commute between Delhi and Gurugram to just seven minutes.
Two separate incidents of gold smuggling through aviation have been intercepted, one involving 240 grams concealed in airpods and a blender from Dubai to India, and another 1 kg 70 gram found on an IndiGo flight from Delhi.
Torrential rains and thunderstorms in the UAE led to the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB), causing flight diversions, cancellations, and delays. Over 45 flights were directly affected by the adverse weather conditions.
In response to heightened Middle East tensions and the threat of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, Qantas has adjusted its Perth to London route to include a stopover in Singapore, bypassing Iranian airspace.