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How long before IndiGo can fly its grounded fleet?

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

How long before IndiGo can fly its grounded fleet?

IndiGo's expansion plans are being hindered by the grounding of over 70 aircraft due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines. The problem has affected the aviation sector, particularly air fares. The engines' combustion chambers have been causing trouble, especially in hot and dusty climates. While the grounding numbers have stabilized, IndiGo is still experiencing engine failures. Pratt & Whitney is supplying enough engines for replacements, but the planes may not be redeployed for another six months. The grounding has impacted IndiGo's ability to add flights, but it has found alternate solutions and is hopeful for improvements in engine performance.

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IndiGo co-founder Gangwal in talks to buy 'sizable' stake in SpiceJet

Reuters · 1y ago

IndiGo co-founder Gangwal in talks to buy 'sizable' stake in SpiceJet

Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo, is reportedly in talks to buy a significant stake in troubled Indian airline SpiceJet. Shares of SpiceJet soared by 20% following the news. The cash-strapped airline has been struggling to raise funds and revive operations for a portion of its grounded fleet. Gangwal and his family currently hold stakes in InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo. SpiceJet has not yet commented on the report.

IndiGo Places Order For 30 More Wide-Body A350 Planes

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 2m ago

IndiGo Places Order For 30 More Wide-Body A350 Planes

IndiGo, India's largest airline, announced plans to order an additional 30 wide-body A350-900 planes to boost its long-term international expansion. This follows an earlier order of 30 A350 aircraft with an option for 70 more. With ambitions to have over 600 planes and become a global carrier by 2030, IndiGo is focusing on wide-body operations and partnerships to enhance connectivity to Europe and North America. The airline currently operates a fleet of over 430 planes.

Panic on board as IndiGo flight hit by hailstorm, lands in Srinagar with damaged nose - BusinessToday

Business Today

Business Today · 3m ago

Panic on board as IndiGo flight hit by hailstorm, lands in Srinagar with damaged nose - BusinessToday

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm, resulting in panic on board and damage to the aircraft's nose. The flight and cabin crew managed the situation by following protocol, leading to a safe landing in Srinagar. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The aircraft has been grounded in Srinagar for a thorough inspection and will undergo necessary maintenance before being released for service again.

IndiGo Ascends as World's Most Valuable Airline

YourStory

YourStory · 4m ago

IndiGo Ascends as World's Most Valuable Airline

In a notable achievement, IndiGo became the world’s most valuable airline, briefly reaching a market capitalization of $23.24 billion, surpassing giants like Delta and Ryanair. With over 60% domestic market share, IndiGo plans to expand by adding 50 new aircraft by FY26 and increasing international contributions. Despite robust revenue growth, net profit faced a slight decline. Challenges include grounded aircraft and competition, but analysts are optimistic about its international expansion and profitability potential.

IndiGo will shrink in January and there is little it can do

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo will shrink in January and there is little it can do

IndiGo, India's largest carrier, is expected to shrink its operations in January, with around 30-40 planes being grounded. The airline has already grounded over 40 aircraft and will mitigate the impact through wet leases and upcoming dry leases. Changes to the booking engine indicate an 8% drop in capacity between December and January. The airline is also reducing services on various routes, while maintaining its operations in metro segments and RCS-UDAN routes. The temporary reduction in capacity may affect IndiGo's target to cross the 100-million-passenger mark this financial year.

Air India long-haul flights may face delays due to safety checks on Boeing 737, airline says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India long-haul flights may face delays due to safety checks on Boeing 737, airline says

Air India announced that some long-haul flights may face delays due to mandatory safety checks on its Boeing 787 aircraft, as directed by India's aviation regulator DGCA. These checks are conducted as planes return to India before their next operations. Nine of the 787s have been inspected so far, with the process ongoing for the remaining fleet. Customers affected by delays can choose refunds or complimentary rescheduling. This follows increased scrutiny on Boeing's safety protocols.

India’s biggest airline sees capacity growth slowing next year

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

India’s biggest airline sees capacity growth slowing next year

India's largest airline, IndiGo, expects slower capacity growth in the next fiscal year, with growth slowing to the "early double digits" compared to the current year. In the last quarter, the carrier experienced a growth of almost 27% in capacity and more than 23% in the number of passengers carried. IndiGo aims to add at least one aircraft to its fleet each week next year and plans to expand to 10 new destinations by 2025. It also anticipates managing a fleet of over 600 aircraft by 2030 to accommodate the projected increase in air travel in India.

Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

IndiGo, India's largest airline, will introduce business class seats on its busiest metro routes starting in November. The airline plans to debut the business class product on the Delhi-Mumbai route and expand to 12 domestic metro routes by 2025. The business class seats, branded as "IndiGo Stretch," will offer premium features and complimentary benefits. IndiGo aims to increase its fleet and plans to launch a loyalty program called BluChip in September. The airline's entrance into the business class segment is seen as a strategic move to tap into a market with lower capacity following the exit of Jet Airways.

United Grounds Fleet of Planes Because Our ‘No Smoking’ Sign Rule Is Ridiculous

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

United Grounds Fleet of Planes Because Our ‘No Smoking’ Sign Rule Is Ridiculous

United Airlines grounded its new Airbus A321neo planes due to a technicality regarding the operation of the "No Smoking" signs. The A321neo has software that keeps the signs continuously turned on, unlike other aircraft in United's fleet. Although the FAA approved United's request for exemption to manually operate the signs in 2020, it did not include the A321neo. United grounded all five A321neos while seeking permission to add them to the existing exemption, stating that it is not a safety issue.

IndiGo tail strike: DGCA begins probe in Sept 9 incident, derosters flight crew | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

IndiGo tail strike: DGCA begins probe in Sept 9 incident, derosters flight crew | Mint

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has announced that it has grounded an aircraft involved in a tail strike incident on a Delhi-Bangalore flight. The airline stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident, and the flight crew has been taken off duty. In addition, IndiGo apologized for the cancellation of two other flights, one from Ranchi to Delhi and the other from Mumbai to Doha, due to technical reasons. The affected passengers were provided with alternatives and necessary arrangements.

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