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Akasa Air set to start Gorakhpur flights by end of May
Akasa Air has declared the inclusion of Gorakhpur as the 23rd destination on its network, offering direct connections to and from Delhi and Bengaluru, starting from May 29. The airline stated that the commencement of these flights would establish it as the sole carrier offering daily flights between Bengaluru and Gorakhpur.
In a press statement, the airline mentioned, "With this introduction, the airline reinforces its presence in Uttar Pradesh, with Gorakhpur becoming the fifth destination in the state, following Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj." It further added that bookin..
YSRCP MP's Bengal project faltered; group gave TMC Rs 460 mn in poll bonds
Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, a YSRCP MP and businessman, was reported to have had two Hyderabad companies under his ownership. According to information shared on Facebook, these companies donated a total of Rs 460 million in electoral bonds to the ruling TMC in West Bengal in 2022. This action occurred during a period of turmoil in a $30-million water treatment project being executed in Kolkata for the state government by another company belonging to Reddy.
Data released by the Election Commission indicated that Reddy's companies, namely Chennai Green Woods and Madhya Pradesh Waste Man..
NHAI plans to monetise 2,741 km via toll operate transfer, InvIT in FY25
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expressed its intention to monetize 33 stretches of national highways during the current financial year of 2024-25 (FY25) through toll operate transfer (TOT) and infrastructure investment trust (InvIT).
It was mentioned that the stretches encompass Lucknow-Aligarh, Kanpur-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur, and Bareilly-Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, Gurugram-Kotputli-Jaipur bypass and Jaipur-Kishangarh in Rajasthan, Panikoili-Rimuli in Odisha, Chennai Bypass in Tamil Nadu, and Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnia highway in Bihar.
During the previous fina..
IndiGo Expanding Regional Network with 100 Smaller Planes
IndiGo, the renowned player in India's aviation industry, is set to bolster its regional connectivity with a strategic move to acquire 100 smaller aircraft. This ambitious plan aligns with the airline's vision to broaden its reach and cater to burgeoning demand in untapped markets.
The decision to invest in a fleet of smaller planes underscores IndiGo's commitment to enhancing accessibility, especially in regions where conventional aircraft may face operational constraints. By venturing into this segment, the airline aims to seamlessly integrate remote destinations into its network, th..
Qatar Airways CEO urges Boeing, Airbus to reduce new jet delays
During the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer expressed concerns regarding the delivery delays of new aircraft from planemakers Airbus and Boeing. Al Meer emphasised the necessity for both companies to exert more pressure on their suppliers to address these delays, which are impeding airlines' capacity to meet the increasing demand for travel.
Al Meer stated that Qatar Airways is endeavouring to support both Boeing and Airbus in finding solutions to expedite deliveries. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the planemakers in the supply chain market..
