Air India Group announced the commencement of construction of a mega Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Bengaluru, reiterating its commitment to building a strong self-reliant aviation ecosystem for India. The upcoming MRO facility, being built on a 35-acre land parcel at the Bangalore International Airport will become an important hub for Air India group airlines’ aircraft maintenance operations in the region, as the airline modernizes its fleet … [Read more...] about Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
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Air India selects IBS Software’s iCargo platform to underpin major expansion in air cargo operations
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has selected IBS Software, a worldwide leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry to digitally transform its expanding air cargo operations. Air India has chosen IBS Software’s iCargo solution to support its growth plan and commitment to the airline’s ongoing digital transformation. IBS Software’s fully integrated iCargo solution will enable Air India to digitise end-to-end cargo management, allowing seamless integration of various cargo … [Read more...] about Air India selects IBS Software’s iCargo platform to underpin major expansion in air cargo operations
Air India unveils all-new business, premium economy, and economy cabins for A320 fleet
Air India, India’s leading global airline, today unveiled a three-class configuration on its newly inducted narrowbody aircraft. Air India’s A320neo aircraft will now offer a new Business, an all-new Premium Economy and a new Economy cabin experience on domestic and short-haul international routes. Air India has refitted two new A320neo aircraft – VT-RTW and VT-RTZ – in a three-class configuration featuring 8 luxurious seats in Business, 24 extra legroom seats in Premium Economy and 132 … [Read more...] about Air India unveils all-new business, premium economy, and economy cabins for A320 fleet
SIA Engineering Company appointed as strategic partner by Air India for development of base maintenance facilities in India
Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC”) is pleased to be appointed by Air India Limited (“Air India”) as its Base Maintenance (“BM”) strategic partner for the development of Air India’s BM facilities located in Bangalore, India. As part of the partnership, SIAEC will work closely with Air India on the planning, construction, development and operationalisation of Air India’s BM facilities in Bangalore. Projected to be ready in 2026, the BM facilities will comprise both … [Read more...] about SIA Engineering Company appointed as strategic partner by Air India for development of base maintenance facilities in India
Air India’s flagship Airbus A350 lands in Dubai, marks international debut
Air India, India’s leading global airline, commenced flights on the busy Delhi-Dubai route using its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft in the airline’s bold new livery. With this, Air India’s flagship aircraft marked its international debut and Air India becomes the only carrier to operate the A350 between India and Dubai. Air India celebrated the occasion with pre-departure ceremonies, with guests at both airports presented with A350 memorabilia. At Dubai airport, Mr Satish Kumar … [Read more...] about Air India’s flagship Airbus A350 lands in Dubai, marks international debut
SATS Indian unit to build cargo hub near Delhi
India’s ambitions to become a major logistics hub could steer in a positive direction with the planned construction of a cargo facility at Noida International Airport, which is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024. Singapore-based cargo handler SATS announced on Monday last week, 13 February, that its Indian subsidiary AISATS, a joint venture with Tata-owned Air India, has been selected to design, build, finance and operate a multimodal cargo hub by Yamuna International Airport … [Read more...] about SATS Indian unit to build cargo hub near Delhi
