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Calicut airport looks for ₹800-crore expansion

Calicut Airport to undergo ₹800-crore development, including runway expansion and RESA extension to 240 metres. DijiYatra to facilitate paperless travel and avoid identity checks. Expansion of RESA a must for resumption of larger aircraft operations and avoiding tragedies like Air India Express crash.

The Hindu

Padmarajan awards given away

P. Padmarajan Trust and Air India Express presented awards to five winners at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. T.V. Chandran presented awards to Lijo Jose Pellissery (Best Director), Shruthi Sharanyam (Best Script), M. Mukundan (Best Novel), V.J. James (Best Short Story) and K.N. Prasanth (Air India Express Tales of India Award).

The Hindu

Air India Express gets a new livery

Air India Express launched a new logo and aircraft livery in orange and turquoise colours, representing enthusiasm, premium sensibility and a digital-first approach.

The Hindu

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Air India Express’ Dubai-Amritsar flight lands in Pakistan after medical emergency

According to the statement, the flight departed from Dubai at 8.51 a.m. local time and landed in Karachi at 12.30 p.m. local time. Later, the flight departed for Amritsar at 2.30 p.m. (Karachi local time).

The Hindu

Air India Express flight to Dubai diverted to Kannur in Kerala due to fire warning light in cargo hold; lands safely

Air India Express flight IX 345 from Kozhikode to Dubai diverted to Kannur due to false fire warning light. All 176 passengers onboard safe. Air India Express arranging alternative flight from Kannur to Dubai; Sharjah flight to be utilised. Inconvenience caused; food & refreshments provided.

The Hindu

4 kg of gold seized at Calicut airport

Intelligence wing of Air Customs seized 4 kg of gold valued at ₹2.5 crore at Calicut Int'l Airport. 3 gold bars found hidden under 3 seats of IndiGo flight 6E66 from Jeddah. 3 gold capsules & gold chain seized from passenger on Air India Express IX348 on tip-off. Investigation on.

The Hindu

Dubai KMCC alleges exploitation of Keralites by airlines

Dubai KMCC calls on Kerala govt. to start 'Air Kerala' airways to end airline companies' exploitation of expatriate Indians travelling to Kerala. KMCC highlights unreasonable ticket hikes, difference in airfares from Kochi/Kozhikode to West Asia compared to other cities, and lack of hospitality in Air India Express flights. KMCC offers…

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CCI approves Vistara-Air India merger

CCI approves merger of Vistara with Air India, Singapore Airlines to acquire 25.1% stake. Air India to become a company of four airlines, including AirAsia India and Air India Express. Singapore Airlines to invest ₹2,059 crore in Tata-owned airline. Vistara to form full-service business, AirAsia India to merge with Air…

The Hindu

3.6 kg of smuggled gold seized at Calicut airport

Customs officials seized 3.608 kg gold compound and ₹20.9 lakh foreign currency from four passengers arriving at Calicut Int'l Airport. Gold capsules found hidden in bodies of passengers. Tip-offs led to seizure.

The Hindu

Frequent precautionary landings of Air India Express flights raise concerns

The frequent precautionary landings of Air India Express flights have raised concerns about the airworthiness of the aircraft pressed in by the airline for operations

The Hindu

Tense moments in Thiruvananthapuram airport as Air India Express flight makes ‘precautionary landing’, another aborts take-off

The Thiruvananthapuram airport declared a full emergency when Sharjah-bound aircraft was diverted to the State capital due to suspected malfunctioning of the landing gear. Another flight aborted take-off after the pilot reportedly noticed damage to the tyre

The Hindu

Tense moments in Thiruvananthapuram airport as an Air India Express flight landed in emergency, another aborted take off

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport witnessed tense moments when one flight made an emergency landing and another flight aborted take-off halfway down the runway following technical issues. The airport declared a full emergency when an Air India Express flight (IX 613) from Trichy bound for Sharjah was diverted to the state…

The Hindu

No-frills air tickets on international routes are not really so cheap

International passengers are forced to pay through their noses to get an air ticket to reach home during festival seasons and vacations with airlines, both low-cost and full-service ones, hiking the fares every peak season

The Hindu

Now, passengers aboard Air India Express can relish gourmet dining curated by celebrity chef

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Air India Express to start Haj flights from Kannur, Kozhikode on June 4

Air India Express will start operating Haj flights from Kannur and Kozhikode on June 4

The Hindu

Air India, Air India Express to operate special Haj flights

Air India and Air India Express will operate special Haj flights from Jaipur, Chennai, Kozhikode and Kannur.

The Times of India

Air India mega deal: Airline may need over 6,500 pilots for newly acquired 470 planes

NEW DELHI: Air India may need more than 6,500 pilots following its mega $80 billion deal to purchase 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, news agency PTI reported quoting industry sources.

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Flight turns back after flames spotted coming from plane engine

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Calicut-Bound Air India Express Flight Lands In Abu Dhabi After Flames Detected Mid-Air

A Calicut-bound Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi landed back at Abu Dhabi airport after flames were detected in one of the engines soon after take-off, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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267 Trains Cancelled, 170 Lost Punctuality As Dense Fog Engulfs Many Parts Of The Country

More than 300 trains have been cancelled or running late on Monday as severe fog engulfed many states of Northern India reducing visibility. Read on for details:

The Times of India

AI Express CEO Aloke Singh to head Tata's low cost carrier business from January 1

NEW DELHI: Aviation veteran and Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh will from January 1, 2023, head the combined mega budget carrier the Tata Group is creating by merging AirAsia India (AAIPL) into AI Express.

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Snake Found In Air India Express Plane, DGCA Orders Probe

A snake was found in a Dubai-bound Air India Express flight on Saturday. Read on for details:

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada-Sharjah flight service from October 31

Air India Express to operate it every Monday and Saturday

The Independent UK

Smoke pours from Air India flight as passengers rush to evacuate

Some onboard were criticised for grabbing their bags before leaving the smoking aircraft

The Hindu

AI plans to raise market share to 30% in 5 years

Unveils its future roadmap called Vihaan.AI

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