Cruising Heights Magazine - May 2023

In this issue

Cruising Heights’ May 2023 edition looks at the first 15 months of Akasa Air. It also examines the complexities of its fleet and the delay in acquisition caused by Boeing's supply chain issues. The issue also looks at how Boeing is dealing with this new problem while continuing to build more aircraft. The edition also carries a detailed report on Riyadh Air and the searing pace of development in the airport and aviation business in the Gulf. The issue also carries comprehensive reports on GoFirst's bankruptcy 60 years of the first flight of the Falcon 20.

Soon, a metro corridor linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports

The commencement of construction on the Airport Express Metro Line, which will connect Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will start soon.

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CT X-Ray machines to combat bottlenecks at security checkpoints

Airports handling over 50 lakh passengers directed the Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to install full-body scanners and X-ray Computed Tomography (CTX) machines by December 31, 2023.

3 mins

Mumbai airport records highest passenger growth once again

For the second consecutive year, Mumbai airport recorded the highest growth in passenger traffic among all metro airports in India.

1 min

GMR Innovex launches Robotics CoE for airports

GMR Group recently unveiled the Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of the expansion of GMR Innovex, showcasing their commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions.

1 min

Bengaluru Airport witnesses major surge in passenger numbers

During the fiscal year 2022-2023, Bengaluru Airport experienced significant growth in passenger numbers and maintained its position as the top airport for processing perishable cargo.

1 min

India's daily domestic PAX reaches 'all-time high'

India's domestic air travel is rapidly India Lrebounding from the pandemic lows. Domestic air traffic numbers have reached an all-time high, according to Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

1 min

Etihad aspires to triple passengers and double fleet

Etihad aims to triple the number of passengers it carriers to 30 million and nearly double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade, the airline's chief told Reuters.

2 mins

Emirates unveils robotic check-in assistant

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

1 min

Vanessa to succeed Joyce at Qantas

Qantas named Vanessa Hudson as its first female CEO, handing her the challenging task of rebuilding the 103-year-old airline's battered reputation.

1 min

Qatar boss forecasts robust demand

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has forecast robust travel demand for the rest of the year and said the airline would look to add more routes, depending on how fast it gets new Airbus and Boeing jets.

2 mins

Boeing remains steadfast in rate guidance for Max

In another big blow that slowed down the Boeing 737MAX aerospace announced a manufacturing concern about certain 737 Max aircraft but reassured that it does not pose an immediate flight safety risk.

5 mins

Airbus solidifies growth strategy in China

Is tensions between China and the United States continue to French President Emmanuel Macron recently an official state visit to Beijing, during which Airbus announced a new cooperation agreement with its China Aviation industry partners.

2 mins

Comac's ARJ21 commences Indonesia operations

Comac's ARJ21-700 regional jet recently made its overseas debut Aviation from Jakarta to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, marking the start of commercial operations.

1 min

Akasa's supply chain woes

The new kid of the block, Akasa Air, has hit a roadblock with delayed deliveries from Boeing thanks to assembly line issues. The airline that has had a smooth start is already juggling with a fleet that is vastly non-uniform thanks to supply chain issues and Akasa's willingness to accept whitetails that were configured differently.

8 mins

Going bust to recover

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a law set up under the NDA government faces its first test of a company not in default applying for bankruptcy proceedings. What happens in the GoFirst case will set the template going forward. A Special Report

5 mins

A new airline in the desert

Ready to muscle its way into the big boys club of Emirates, Qatar and Turkish, Riyadh Airline (RIA) is the new kid on the black. Will it be able to create a mark? Will it be able to draw enough passengers to the Kingdom? Can it beat the other big hubs? We will know when the airline launches in 2025. A special report.

9 mins

A Falcon for the Ages

The Dassault Falcon is arguably one of the finest business jets the world has seen. And it all began with the Falcon 20 which celebrated its 60th birthday on May 4. A special report

5 mins

Air France-KLM, CMA CGM launch partnership

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have launched their longterm strategic partnership.

1 min

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CRUISING HEIGHTS is India's best known monthly aviation magazine with equal interests in air cargo, travel and tourism. In its four years of existence, Cruising Heights has received accolades from the Minister of Civil Aviation, Aviation CEOs, Airport Developers, Travel Agents Associations and others for its path-breaking stories.One of the first true aviation magazines of the country, Cruising Heights was started with the idea of supporting professionals in the airline business to make informed choices on a variety of subjects from ground handling to cargo to airport development-all of which are transforming the Indian aviation scene in mind-boggling ways. Later, due to the interest it generated and in response to demands from the travel and tourism industry stakeholders we have targeted the general reader-the educated Indian who is keen to be an informed Indian-to know what's happening in the business.