Category CONNECTIVITY

No where else are sands shifting as much evident and impacting the business as in the world of Indian aviation. Amidst all the buying frenzy, a thousand aircraft on order, among the highest the world over, the new cluster of…

An UDDAN-type outbound scheme that helps kick-start international connectivity from tier 2/3 cities to export markets in the region, to destinations that can bring in additional tourists into India, provide a new awareness of India as it grows to become…

There is much talk of inbound not having recovered, while overall, tourism is doing well. It would appear that only inbound is yet to recover, while domestic is booming and so is outbound? I also understand that inbound needs promotion,…

Therefore, DGCA office (or its equivalent) is the heart of the civil aviation set up of any country. It has to keep pace with its own growth as civil aviation grows as well as the need to keep pace with…

This story of purpose, wings, and belief began 10 years ago. Having spent five decades in aviation and hospitality, Mrs. Radha Bhatia had witnessed the resilience of women working tirelessly behind the scenes, often unacknowledged. Over a luncheon with friends…

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo; Joanna Geraghty, CEO, JetBlue; Adrian Neuhauser, CEO, Abra Group; Richard Smith, COO International, and CEO Airline, FedEx; and Moderator: Richard Quest, Anchor, CNN International. Richard Quest: This is fascinating because many people in my business don’t realize…

At the recently concluded IATA AGM in New Delhi, the big debate that provided the main focus on India, was this discussion that featured the following: Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former CEO NITI AYOG, Government of India; Ananth Narayanan,…

In 2024, what were the main topics of discussion for the Board of Governors? There were many topics, but one topic we always discuss is the foundational mission of the association to represent, lead, and serve the industry. There are…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses IATA’s 81st Annual General Meeting and plenary Session of World Air Transport Summit In line with his commitment to developing world-class air infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International…

Shocking and gut-wrenching has been the recent AI171 crash. Probably the worst air disaster the country has ever seen. 241 dead in the air, 28 plus on the ground and many seriously injured. Standing out however is God’s miracle in…

Once the gold standard of aviation innovation, Boeing is today grappling with a credibility crisis one that didn’t arise overnight, but was decades in the making. In its pursuit of short-term profits and Wall Street approval, Boeing underwent a cultural…

In 2024, the aviation industry in India is experiencing significant growth and development: Domestic air traffic has surged, with a notable 12% increase in November24 compared to the previous month and a 6% rise from Nov23. The daily volume now…