News stories about "carriers" in India.

US warns of potential 5G delays for airplanes without updated altimeters

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Friday of potential delays starting July 1 for airplanes that have not yet had radio altimeters updated to address potential 5G C-Band interference and urged them to adjust schedules if needed. Key Points

Reuters

Emirates seeks 50k more seats; govt turns it down

Emirates began operations to India in 1985 with scheduled services to Mumbai and Delhi. At present, the airline operates flights to over 140 destinations globally from its hub in Dubai. Key Points

Financialexpress

No-frills flying emerges as air travel’s painful, greener future

With global air travel almost completely recovered from the pandemic, cutting emissions is once again the industrys No. 1 challenge. Key Points

Economic Times

Deep-sea footage reveals WWII aircraft carriers lost at Midway Battle

Remote submersibles have discovered and documented the wreckage of three World War II aircraft carriers that were involved in the Battle of Midway. The footage provides new insights into the final moments of the carriers and sheds light on the heroic efforts of the crew. The discovery is expected to help unravel the mysteries surrounding the pivotal battle that shifted control from Japanese to U.S. forces. The sunken carriers will remain in their current location in protected waters and will not be looted or exploited for tourism. Key Points

Economic Times

Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace row

The disagreements put a spotlight on the strategic and geographic importance of Russia in the global aviation world as it offers the most direct flying path between the West and the East - an important factor for carriers to keep costs down. An influential trade body with roots in the development of civil aviation after World War Two, IATA has been at the forefront of efforts to create a seamless global architecture for civil aviation. Key Points

Economic Times

Overseas air travel: Indian carriers soar, market share higher than pre-Covid level

Of the total of 1.45 crore passengers who flew into or out of India in October-December last year, Indian Airlines carried 63.06 lakh passengers. Key Points

The Indian Express

Indian airlines Oct-Dec overseas traffic up 22% on year

As per the data from the Indian civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Indian airlines also registered an increase in the cumulative market share at 44.6% in the period from 43.5% seen in the same quarter a year ago Key Points

mint

Freeze on flying rights divides aviation industry

Global airline CEOs say the policy stifles capacity expansion and hurt consumers. Home grown. Tata-owned Air India, on the other hand, is said to be in favour of the freeze as it plans to increase direct connectivity through long haul flights. Key Points

Economic Times

Analysis: Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace dispute

The diversion of a U.S.-built Air India jetliner to Russia with engine problems has thrust industry tensions surrounding Russian airspace into the spotlight - just a day after the head of a major American carrier predicted an almost identical scenario. Key Points

Reuters

Air India plane stranded in Russia a potential red flag for global air transport

While U.S., European and Japanese carriers have stopped flying over Russia, Air India and some Gulf-based and Chinese airlines continue to do so. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Air India CEO Opposes Demands of Gulf carriers for More Flights into India; Focuses on Non-stop Routes

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson opposes the demands from Gulf carriers to increase the number of flights to India, citing it would not be in the national interest. Read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points

The Hindu