Re: Akasa Air nears order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX

I do wonder though whether for a two yeas old start-up with a fleet of 22 aircraft having 222 planes on order is a sound business plan. All the Indian carriers seemt o be aggressively ordering, presumably to secure production slots as they become further and further in the future. Or there is the w...

Re: India <> Canada dispute situation and aviation impact

Did you see those Canada p2p numbers? Demand far outpaces non stop capacity from Canada to India. Therefore, it's pretty easy to figure out that YUL-DEL is probably full of connecting domestic passengers from YYZ, YYC, YEG, YVR, YWG, etc. What does KLM's lower frequency during the winter season hav...

Re: Dubai Air Show 2023 - Airbus Orders and General Discussion Thread

The Strategy is simpler than you think.... DWC and to use every possible built gate. I wouldn't be surprised if EK attempt to reach 500+ frame orders in the next few DAS. Can we stop talking about DWC like it's ever going to be any more than what it is today? EK does not want to go and will not go ...

Re: Saudi Arabia presents Riyadh Air

Here's a random thought: does anyone think that the Saudi leadership created this new airline in order to make the existing airline (Saudia) clean up their act? You know, a little homegrown competition. I mean the ruler jailed his own uncles and cousins during a "purge against corruption"...

Re: Air India Deploys only newly inducted B777 For All Three US Destinations from Mumbai

https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/air-india-deploys-b777-aircraft-for-all-its-us-destinations/amp_articleshow/104758826.cms Does anyone have any pictures of their new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy products? Its a mix of ex Delta and ex Etihad birds, with ex Singapore ...

Re: Air India - News & Discussion 2023

Sad that tailart is gone, but these colours are working and it is pleasant to look at.

Re: Air India - News & Discussion 2023

Its surprising Air India eXpress' website, social media is all updated with the new look when it is not even released, but Air India meanwhile even after 2 months of new brand is still sporting old logos and colours across the internet.

Re: India <> Canada dispute situation and aviation impact

behramjee wrote:

In addition I don’t foresee this dispute lasting beyond Christmas season as once the investigation report is released officially, de-escalation practices will be put into play for everyone’s benefit.

Re: India Aviation - 2023

Are you sure that is accurate, 11/20 aircraft seems like alot to be grounded. It is definitely not accurate. A very basic glance at FR24 shows only 1 aircraft that hasn't flown and that too only since Sept 14th. So this claim of 11 grounded aircraft is completely wrong. Let us stop with the sensati...

Re: Air India gets ready to reveal new livery and branding in August

AirIndia wrote:

I am just happy they retained the Maharaja, so I don't have to change the DP

Re: Air India gets ready to reveal new livery and branding in August

There have been a few new liveries that were beautiful, such as: Condor, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Fiji Airways, etc. They are all unique liveries that no other airline used. AI on the other hand, seemed to have copied southeast Asian budget airlines with the over-use of yellow and red. The t...

Re: Air India gets ready to reveal new livery and branding in August

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPXvF12tY98

I can't help but point out of all the global cities featured, there is no Delhi, but rather Mumbai and Agra are the only Indian cities

Re: Air India gets ready to reveal new livery and branding in August

The more i see the more I realise they hve paid homage to their history, everything good is there but just rehashed. May not be breathtaking, but its works given they had to work with red and purple. The Gold absolutely helped tied it all together, but red and purple aren't exactly complementary. Th...

Re: Air India gets ready to reveal new livery and branding in August

Rumoured to be unveiled at 7PM IST (13 :30GMT)

Re: Airbus A350 Production/Deliveries - 2023

The first Air India A350 appeared on FR24 a couple of days ago and made today her first engine run and taxi check : https://aviation.flights/aib/A350/554 Does someone knows if she is still in primer or already in Air India c/s ? A picture would be very appreciated. Air India expects to unveil its n...

Re: India Aviation - 2023

Air India to unveil new livery and branding on August 10th It is said that Air India will bring together a new livery with red and white and a dab of purple to signify the absorption of Vistara into the main airline. The new livery will be first used on the A350-900. source : https://livefromaloung...

Re: Why can TK traverse EU airspace from Russian airports?

If the world were to ban such flights, remember there are multiple other countries in conflicts, will European carriers agree all detours all across the world based on whims and fancies of respective countries? Again you can vote with your wallet and choose not to fly such airlines, but can't enforc...

Re: Update: AI makes commitments for 275 Airbus and 220 Boeing aircraft

Don't forget about the ex etihad 777w joining the fleet in the near future, i also wonder about the new A321 NEO / A320 NEO and 737 MAX what interiors they will get. Adding to the list is 3 Ex-SQ 77Ws. These are very premium heavy with only 264 seats (less than ex DL 77Ls) https://m.economictimes.c...

Re: India Aviation - 2023

Tata Group-controlled Air India will reveal a new brand identity, induct India’s first Airbus A350 and take a call on premium cabin seat options in the coming months as it gets closer to launching the next phase of its business plans. source : https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviat...

Re: Will AB build more Beluga XLs?

What if this turned into a heavy strategic military transport aircraft? since the closure of C-17 Globemaster III line in 2015, there is no equivalent aircraft. I am aware India is looking around to see if C-17 line can be restarted in India (but i am sceptical about it 8 years later). There is a ne...

Re: SAA returns to intercontinental flying with services to GRU from both CPT and JNB

Sounds like the BRICS is strengthening their connections between each another. Kinda surprised they are splitting this route to and not flying a JNB-CPT-GRU-CPT-JNB route. Maybe they are but it doesn't read that way. So Russia and India can be expected next! Lol I expected this. Mumbai was served b...

Re: India Aviation - 2023

Port Blair Getting a New Airport Like the new design, inspired by nature. Some of the new airports looks boxy and lack exterior design Andaman & Nicobar island still is not swamped by tourist and is an attractive destination. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1826711 https://s...

Re: Paris Air Show 2023 - Boeing Orders and General Discussion Thread

Akasa Air orders 4 737MAX8 https://twitter.com/livefromalounge/status/1671443977042821120?s=46&t=wdZx1fUYZAcB4RrNJUmFQA Is that the rumored 72 plane order? :roll: It seems they are finding it difficult to close the financing for a larger order. Considering both Air India and Indigo just secured...

Re: Paris Air Show 2023 - Airbus Orders and General Discussion Thread

That is an insane backlog of orders for Indigo, 1330 planes on order. https://twitter.com/SpaethFlies/status/1670789560593178624/photo/1 How on earth can you finance a 1330 plane order. Unbelievable. By disposing of old stock. There’s no way they ll operate 1330 planes at a go especially with AI an...

Re: India Aviation - 2023

How far is new Mumbai airport to Pune ? I would think the new airport would be 2.5-3 hours from most Pune locations. Unless you are in IT hub like Hinjewadi and Industrial belt like Pimpri, which will be 90mins with the missing link of Mumbai Pune Expressway to be commisioned by the time the airpor...

Re: Paris Air Show 2023 - Airbus Orders and General Discussion Thread