Aviation

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

Indigo adds 6 new flights to bolster connectivity between India and Middle East

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, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”