Airlines

Etihad Airways Soars to New Heights with Three New Destinations

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has begun flights to three key destinations, fulfilling its promise of development and increased connectivity. Services to Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS) began on September 28, followed by Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) the next day, and Osaka, Japan (KIX) on October 1.

Meanwhile, the airline announced increased frequency to popular destinations Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Colombo (CMB).

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The flights are part of a package of new routes and higher frequencies aimed to accommodate consumer demand for more ways to visit Abu Dhabi while also providing even greater access to Etihad’s expanding global network.

Expanded Frequencies: Increased regularity to Chennai (MAA), Colombo (CMB) Islamabad (ISB), Kochi (COK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), and Phuket (HKT) offer travelers more choice while improving travel options and connectivity.

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Cairo (CAI): An additional 5 flights per week to make triple daily operations to Cairo, effective from 1 Jan, strengthening the link between Abu Dhabi and the Egyptian capital.
Colombo (CMB): 7 direct flights per week with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan,increasing to 10 per week from May 2024, further enhancing travel options to this destination.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Double daily from 15 Jan, 2024
Maldives (MLE): An additional 7 flights per week, with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan

Destinations	Change	Total Frequency	Start Date
Dusseldorf	New route	3 per week	28 September 2023
Copenhagen	New route	4 per week	29 September 2023
Osaka	New route	5 per week	1 October 2023
Lisbon	Extended year-round	3 per week	29 October 2023
St Petersburg	New route	3 per week	29 October 2023
Kozhikode	New route	7 per week	1 January 2024
Thiruvananthapuram	New route	7 per week	1 January 2024
Boston	New route	4 per week	31 March 2024
Chennai	+7 per week	21 per week	15 September 2023
Frankfurt	+4 per week	11 per week	29 October 2023
Rome	+4 per week	11 per week	4 November 2023
Amsterdam	Retimed	7 per week	21 November 2023
Kochi	+8 per week	21 per week	21 November 2023
Madrid	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Milan	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Munich	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Phuket	+7 per week	14 per week	21 November 2023
Moscow	Retimed	7 per week	1 December 2023
Cairo	+5 per week	21 per week	1 January 2024
Colombo	7 direct per week10 direct per week	7 per week10 per week	1 January 2024May 2024
Islamabad	+2 per week	14 per week	1 January 2024
Maldives (Male)	+7 per week	14 per week	1 January 2024

Airlines

Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.