Dubai Air Show opens to industry on the mend amid Covid-19 pandemic
DUBAI: Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday to a world still reeling from the pandemic and an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on...
Domestic passenger traffic slips to 10-year low in Covid-19 pandemic-hit FY21
NEW DELHI: India's domestic passenger traffic slipped to a 10-year low at an estimated 53.4 million in the just-concluded financial year, a report said. However,...
India’s Vande Bharat mission brings back over 67.5 million people
NEW DELHI: India’s massive evacuation programme triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought back over 67.5 million people from abroad. In a tweet, Civil Aviation...
Middle East to require nearly 3,000 new airplanes worth $685 billion by 2039
NEW DELHI: Boeing anticipates demand for 2,945 new airplanes in the Middle East valued at $685 billion over the next two decades, as the industry...
IGIA emerges as world’s second safest airport amid pandemic
NEW DELHI: National capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has bagged the second position amongst the world's safest airports. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said...
Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs due to Covid-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines Group said Thursday it will eliminate 4,300 jobs due to the long road to recovery" for the global aviation industry battered by...
Air India to operate direct Kolkata-London flight from September 16
NEW DELHI: With regular international flights stalled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Air India is set to operate direct flights between Kolkata and London, primarily...
Finnair to cut up to 1,000 jobs, seeks further savings
By Tarmo Virki NEW DELHI: Finnish national carrier Finnair (FIA1S.HE) plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, or about 15% of its workforce, and seek...
Covid-19 impact: Air India suspends contract of around 200 employees
NEW DELHI: Air India on Thursday temporarily suspended the contracts of around 200 employees including pilots, who were re-employed after retirement, as all domestic and...