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Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilots

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-ready commercial pilots through comprehensive aviation training aligned with DGCA regulations and the airline's global operational standards

The Economic Times

Air India Express defers Noida Airport launch, exits Hindon amid cost-cutting

Air India Express has indefinitely postponed its operations from Noida International Airport. This reduces the number of airlines launching services at the new airport next week. IndiGo will start services on opening day, followed by Akasa Air. Air India Group is focusing on cost reduction. Hindon Airport traffic has declined…

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Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrims

Due to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights will now include a stopover in Ahmedabad for return trips, where passengers can check in 35 kg of baggage to Ahmedabad and carry only 5 kg on their Srinagar flight, with…

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Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressures

Indian domestic air travel saw a dip in April. Passenger numbers fell compared to both March and the previous year. Airlines faced challenges like higher fuel prices and slower demand. IndiGo increased its market share, while Air India Group's share decreased. Many passengers experienced delays and cancellations, with airlines providing…

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Akasa Air adds special flights to and from Ahmedabad ahead of IPL 2026 final

Akasa Air is launching special flights to Ahmedabad for the IPL 2026 final. These flights will operate on May 31 and June 1, 2026, from Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. The airline aims to provide convenient travel for cricket fans. Passengers can enjoy live match updates via SkyScore and festive cabin…

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Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather, lands safely later

An Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar was diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather. The flight later landed safely at the destination. In a separate incident, an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated after smoke was detected. All passengers and crew were safe. An alternate aircraft…

The Economic Times

Akasa Air flight runs short on fuel, makes emergency landing in Lucknow

An Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar experienced a low fuel alert. Air Traffic Control issued a full emergency. The flight was diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather. The aircraft landed safely. Emergency protocols were activated and then withdrawn. Three passengers deboarded in Lucknow. The flight was expected…

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India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivals

India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo and Air India reduced flights. This growth occurs amid disruptions from the Iran war, which has increased fuel costs and impacted international routes for established airlines.

The Economic Times

BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air

BOC Aviation has signed a new deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air. These planes will be delivered by the end of 2026. This is the second such agreement between the two companies. Akasa Air is expanding its fleet with these fuel-efficient aircraft. Indian airlines are increasing…

The Economic Times

Akasa Air to Launch Flights from Noida International Airport Starting June 2026

The era of travelling all the way to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) for domestic flights is set to change for residents of Western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region. In a major development for Indian aviation, Akasa Air has announced that it will begin operations from the…

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Two Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported

A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday resulted in both planes being damaged, after a SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing. According to officials, the incident occurred on the taxiway when the wings of the two aircraft came into contact,…

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Seven out of 10 Air India aircraft have recurring technical defects, parliamentary report shows

Nearly half of all commercial aircraft analysed across India’s airlines flagged for repeated issues

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Why Is Apple Pay Stuck in India While the World Taps and Pays?

Apple Pay promises simple tap and pay convenience, but in India this experience is still not available. Despite millions of iPhone users and India’s global leadership in digital payments, Apple Pay has not yet entered daily use. Many users feel confused when they see Apple Pay logos online but cannot…

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Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

Bomb scares have thrown Indian aviation into turmoil by forcing emergency diversions, landings, and evacuations of flights

International Business Times

Indian Airplane Forced To Divert After Latest Bomb Hoax

An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted on Wednesday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.

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Downpour lashes Tamil Nadu, 8 flights cancelled

Amid heavy rainfall that lashed parts of Tamil Nadu, eight flights scheduled to operate to and from Chennai from Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akasa flight carrying 186 passengers receives security alert

Akasa Airlines flight from Delhi to Mumbai carrying 186 passengers along with 1 infant and six crew members received a security alert on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akasa Air India CEO Confirms Boeing Deliveries On Schedule

Akasa Air's collaboration with Boeing for international expansion signals a promising future for Indian aviation.

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Cochin airport summer schedule to have 1,628 operations a week

Cochin International Airport's summer schedule includes 1,628 weekly operations, with increased services to domestic and international destinations.

The Hindu

Pet parent alleges ‘horrible’ experience on Akasa Air flight; airline clarifies

A pet parent, who was travelling from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, with a Shih Tzu on an Akasa Air flight has alleged that he had a “horrible” experience due to the “indifferent attitude” of the airport, airline staff, and CISF personnel. The airlines, meanwhile, clarified on some of the allegations.

International Business Times

India's Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing Planes: CEO

India's newest airline, Akasa Air, said Thursday it has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes as it looks to bolster its fleet and kick off international operations.

The Hindu

Hyderabad airport tops on-time performance for Vistara, SpiceJet and AIX Connect in December

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) emerges as the best On-Time Performance (OTP) airport for multiple airlines.

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The controversy over Boeing’s bestselling 737 MAX and its impact in India | Data

Boeing's 737 MAX faces setbacks as cabin panel blows out, leading to emergency landings and grounding of planes.

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‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

Rectification recommended by Boeing was carried out before clearing the aircraft for flight operations, the DGCA said. It did not name the Indian airline that reported the missing washer. Three Indian airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India Express — operate 737 MAX-8 planes.

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