Aviation

IndiGo 4 th most punctual airline globally: OAG Punctuality League 2018

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IndiGo 4th most punctual airline globally: OAG Punctuality League 2018

4th in the top 20 “Mega airlines category”
9th amongst “top 20 Low cost carriers”
Only Indian airline in the list of top 20 mega airlines

National, January 09, 2018: OAG, air travel Intelligence Company has ranked IndiGo as 4th most
punctual airline globally in the mega airline category. In its Annual review – Punctuality League 2018,
OAG recognizes the airlines that have consistently clocked highest On-time performance (OTP) by
including on-time performance for the world’s Top 20 busiest domestic and international routes, and
other categories. IndiGo has been ranked 4th amongst Top 20 mega airlines (The World’s Top 20
operators globally in terms of scheduled flights in 2017) and 9th amongst Top 20 Low-cost carriers (LCCs)
by OTP.

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IndiGo is the only Indian airline to have made it in the list of top 20 mega airlines. Punctuality League Report is a comprehensive annual report presented by OAG that reveals rankings of all airlines – mainline, low-cost and by region. The report aims to highlight carriers who have consistently demonstrated high performance and deliver on their promise to get passengers to their destinations in a timely manner. For detailed analysis, the OAG defined OTP as flights that arrive or depart within 14 minutes and 59 seconds (under 15 minutes) of their scheduled arrival/departure times. IndiGo has been recognized amongst major carriers such as Singapore airlines, Qatar airlines, Japan Airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, British Airways, Spirit Airline and Jetstar Asia.

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The entire fleet of over 150 aircraft is equipped with technology called Aircraft Communications
Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS). Before departure of every IndiGo flight, an automatic
message is trigged from the aircraft via ACARS to our operations control centre (OCC) – and immediately
the same departure time gets recorded in the software. Likewise, the moment an aircraft lands at the
destination, an automatic message is trigged from the aircraft to the OCC. These timings are recorded
‘real time’, automatically through ACARS i.e. without any human intervention. Hence, our On Time
Performance is diligently monitored for every flight – real time.
In addition, IndiGo closes the check-in counters for all 6E flights operating across all destinations, 45
minutes prior to the departure. This move is in compliance with the directions and procedures specified
in Air Transport Circular 10 of 2009 issued by the DGCA, and also helps the airline minimize operational
disruptions.

Link for entire report: OAG Punctuality League 2018

Aviation

Boeing to Slash 17,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Ongoing Factory Strike

Boeing to Slash 17,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Factory Strike

Boeing, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, is facing a severe crisis. The company announced on Friday that it will lay off 17,000 employees—roughly 10% of its workforce.

This decision comes amid a prolonged strike, production delays, and ongoing safety concerns with its aircraft. Kelly Ortberg, Boeing’s CEO since August, delivered the news, stating, “Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together.

Beyond navigating our current environment, restoring our company requires tough decisions, and we will have to make structural changes to ensure we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term.”

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Boeing has been struggling financially, with the last reported profit in 2018. The company’s largest union, with 33,000 members, has been on strike for nearly a month after rejecting a labor deal. The ongoing walkout is reportedly costing Boeing around a billion dollars each month as negotiations remain at a standstill.

Compounding these issues, Boeing’s much-anticipated boeing 777x wide-body plane is now six years behind schedule, with deliveries postponed until 2026. This follows the discovery of structural damage during flight tests. Boeing also announced it will stop manufacturing its commercial 767 freighters after fulfilling its remaining orders by 2027.

Financially, the company expects to report a significant third-quarter loss—nearly $10 per share—and a total cash outflow of $1.3 billion. boeing new aircraft commercial airplane unit faces a $3 billion pretax charge, while its defense business will absorb an additional $2 billion hit.

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The strike has severely impacted production at key boeing facilities, particularly in Seattle, where half of the company’s nearly 150,000 employees work. Since 2019, Boeing has lost approximately $25 billion.

Ortberg was brought in over the summer to help the company regain public trust following safety concerns, especially surrounding the 737 Max line, which was involved in two deadly crashes. Earlier this year, a separate incident involving a panel popping off a 737 Max mid-flight reignited concerns. A Federal Aviation Administration investigation following the event found that Boeing had failed 33 out of 89 product audits.