Aviation news india today
Here are some recent aviation news from India:
1. SpiceJet to operate 50% capacity from March 1: SpiceJet, one of India's largest low-cost carriers, has announced that it will operate at 50% capacity from March 1, as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Hindu)
2. IndiGo to operate 30% capacity from March 1: IndiGo, India's largest airline, has also announced that it will operate at 30% capacity from March 1, as part of the government's efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Business Standard)
3. Air India to operate special flights for stranded passengers: Air India has announced that it will operate special flights to bring back stranded passengers from various parts of the world. The airline has also increased its international flight operations to meet the growing demand. (Source: The Economic Times)
4. Vistara to operate 20% capacity from March 1: Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced that it will operate at 20% capacity from March 1. The airline has also suspended its international flights until further notice. (Source: Livemint)
5. India's aviation sector to lose $11 billion in revenue: The Indian aviation sector is expected to lose around $11 billion in revenue this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). (Source: The Financial Express)
6. Government to provide financial support to airlines: The Indian government has announced that it will provide financial support to airlines to help them recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has also extended the deadline for airlines to pay their taxes and other dues. (Source: The Hindu)
7. Airports Authority of India to increase security measures: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced that it will increase security measures at airports across the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The AAI has also suspended all non-essential services at airports. (Source: The Times of India)
8. India's domestic air passenger traffic declines by 70%: India's domestic air passenger traffic has declined by around 70% in February compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Airports Authority of India. (Source: Business Standard)
9. SpiceJet to operate cargo flights to China: SpiceJet has announced that it will operate cargo flights to China to transport essential goods such as medical supplies and food items. The airline has also increased its cargo capacity to meet the growing demand. (Source: The Hindu)
10. India's aviation sector to recover slowly: The Indian aviation sector is expected to recover slowly from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report predicts that it may take several years for the sector to recover fully. (Source: The Financial Express)
These are some of the recent aviation news from India. The sector is facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but airlines and airport authorities are taking steps to mitigate the impact and recover from the crisis.