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India’s top 5 Punctual airlines at the moment.

These Are The Most Punctual Airlines In India

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As the air becomes more accessible to travelers, Indian airlines support the increased traffic, yet we are surprised to learn that Air India is leading the list for on-time performance in October. Within a six-month period, the airline revamped its image, elevating it to the top spot among domestic carriers in terms of frequency.

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In September, Air India was in third place; today, it is first.

Air India led the pack in terms of On-Time Performance (OTP) in October with a score of 90.8%, followed by Vistara (89.1%), and AirAsia India (89.1 percent). The Tata group includes each of the three airlines.

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IndiGo had the highest OTP (87.5%), followed by Alliance Air (74.5%), SpiceJet (68.9%), and Go First (60.7 percent). Four metro airports—Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai—have had their OTPs calculated.

In comparison to the same period last year, domestic airlines carried 988.31 lakh passengers, up from 620.96 lakh. This represents a 59.16 percent annual growth and a 26.95 percent monthly growth, according to the DGCA.

SpiceJet and Go First had market shares of 7.3 percent and 7 percent, respectively, while Air India had a 9.1 percent share in October. In October, Alliance Air’s market share increased marginally to 1.3 percent, while AirAsia India’s market share increased to 7.6 percent.

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According to the data, Vistara’s market share decreased from 9.6 percent in September to 9.2 percent last month. The market share of Akasa Air, which began operations in August, increased to 1.4 percent in October from 0.9 percent in September.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.