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The pilots got a warning midair about vibration in an engine followed by oil chip detection alarm going off, eventually leading to its shutdown. (Representational Image)

Pune-bound GoAir flight returns to Bengaluru as engine 'fails' midair

However, a GoAir spokesperson said the flight 'suffered a technical glitch'.

02 Sep 2018 9:29 PM

Private carrier Jet Airways commenced Sunday its daily direct flight services to Indore from here in Gujarat. With the launch of these services, the number of flights operated from the Harini airport here now stands at 23 per day.

Jet Airways starts Vadodara-Indore daily direct flight

The flights include nine "industry first" routes such as those connecting Indore with Jodhpur and Vadodara.

02 Sep 2018 5:00 PM

Budget carrier IndiGo, which has been grappling with Pratt and Whitney engine issue, today said some of its Airbus A320 Neo aircraft have been grounded "proactively" due to "non-availability" of spare engines from the manufacturer.

IndiGo planes grounded, non-availability of spares blamed

As many as nine of its Airbus A320 neo aircraft were grounded as on August 20 because of the engine issue.

23 Aug 2018 7:40 PM

Budget carrier IndiGo announced on Wednesday the launch of 24 new flights on its network including services on four new routes, the operations on which would start from September.

IndiGo announces 24 new flights from September

The announcement was made even as the airline has grounded six of its A320 neo aircraft since July due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues.

08 Aug 2018 6:18 PM

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, which runs largest domestic carrier IndiGo, on Tuesday plunged over 11 per cent to hit its one-year low after the company reported a steep 96.6 per cent fall in net profit in June quarter.

InterGlobe Aviation shares tank over 11 pc after weak Q1 earnings

InterGlobe Aviation yesterday reported a steep 96.6 per cent fall in net profit to Rs 27.8 crore in June quarter.

31 Jul 2018 12:33 PM

InterGlobe Aviation, which runs largest domestic carrier IndiGo, on Monday reported a steep 96.6 per cent fall in net profit to Rs 27.8 crore in June quarter, owing to adverse impact of foreign exchange and high fuel prices.

IndiGo Q1 net tanks 96.6 per cent to Rs 27.8 crore on high fuel cost

The Gurugram-based budget carrier had posted a net profit of Rs 811.10 crore in the same quarter last year.

30 Jul 2018 5:59 PM

The GST anti-profiteering authority has sought inputs from telecom operator Bharti Airtel and budget airline Indigo on whether the goods and services tax (GST) or credit allowed on inputs in the new regime has created room for reduction in prices.

NAA seeks inputs from Airtel, Indigo for impact of GST on prices

The companies have been asked to submit the calculation within a fortnight.

30 Jul 2018 3:24 PM

Budget carrier IndiGo on Wednesday grounded five A320 neo aircraft due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines. (Photo: File)

IndiGo faces trouble with engines again, grounds five A320 neo planes

Since induction of A320 neo planes powered by P&W engines in March 2016, IndiGo has intermittently been facing engine issues.

25 Jul 2018 4:08 PM

As part of the mega sale, the airline is offering 12 lakh seats for travel between July 25, 2018 and March 30, 2019.

IndiGo puts 1.2 million seats on sale at Rs 1,212

Customers can also avail a 5 pc cash-back of up to Rs 500 with a minimum transaction of Rs 3,000 with SBI credit card.

10 Jul 2018 9:28 AM

IndiGo, GoAir induct 8 A320 Neos after Airbus resumes delivery

Both IndiGo and GoAir have taken deliveries of four aircraft each between May and June.

08 Jul 2018 6:16 PM

'The flight 6E769 landed under emergency conditions around 9:30 am', Director of Indore airport said. (Photo: File)

Pune-bound IndiGo flight diverted after passenger suffers cardiac arrest

The 52-year-old passenger, who had boarded the flight from Delhi, was rushed to a hospital in Indore.

08 Jul 2018 3:46 PM

The flight 6E769 landed under emergency conditions around 9:30 am at Indore airport. (Photo: File)

IndiGo flight diverted after passenger suffers mid air cardiac arrest

On landing, the sick passenger was immediately rushed to a local hospital where his condition was reported to be stable.

08 Jul 2018 1:26 PM

IndiGo's entire A320 Neo fleet is powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G geared turbofan engines, which have faced recurring issues and subsequent grounding from time to time. (Photo: File)

IndiGo grounds A320 plane again after ‘minor snag’ in engine

'The aircraft VT-ITW was grounded just prior to its departure for Mumbai from Chandigarh on Wednesday due to engine problem,' a source said.

06 Jul 2018 8:58 PM

IndiGo on Monday said its Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar is leaving the airline and would be replaced by William Boulter.

IndiGo's Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar quits

Boulter, currently the airline's Chief Strategy Officer, would be taking over from him.

25 Jun 2018 2:03 PM

The bomb threat to IndiGo Jaipur-Mumbai flight was analysed and was classified as a 'specific bomb threat'. Representational Image (Photo: File/PTI)

Mystery caller warns of bomb in airborne Jaipur-Mumbai IndiGo flight

Investigations found the bomb threat call to Jaipur-Mumbai IndiGo flight to be essentially a hoax.

19 Jun 2018 11:27 AM

Indian carriers are struggling to remain profitable, despite filling nearly 90 per cent of their seats. (Photo: ANI)

India airlines spread their wings to escape airfare war at home

India is one of the cheapest domestic airline markets in the world, with an average fare of 13 cents per kilometre flown.

14 Jun 2018 9:22 AM

Currently, there is no ECB window for airlines. (Photo: ANI)

Airlines may get nod to tap ECB window for low-cost funds

The airlines companies have been asked to provide their inputs on it at the earliest to take the issue forward.

22 May 2018 8:32 AM

Domestic air passenger volume surged 26 per cent in April to 11.51 million over the year-ago period driven by the tourists season.

Domestic air passenger volume surges 26 pc in April to 11.51 mn

Disinvestment-bound Air India recorded the lowest OTP from the four airports.

17 May 2018 7:56 PM

Low cost carrier will also operate additional flights between Hubli-Chennai, Hubli- Bengaluru and Hubli- Ahmedabad with Airbus A320.

IndiGo to connect Hubli to Goa and Kochi from June

IndiGo said adding it has offered an all-inclusive fare starting from Rs 1,299 for the new flights.

16 May 2018 3:14 PM

IndiGo denied passengers' allegations that it did not inform them of the flight delay. (Representaionational Image)

IndiGo again: Flight delayed by 5 hrs in Delhi, passengers protest, exit plane

CISF personnel stopped passengers, who came out from the IndiGo plane, from walking on the tarmac at Delhi airport.

04 May 2018 2:29 PM

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