Airlines

IndiGo commences four new direct flights from North Goa

Beginning on May 22, 2023, IndiGo, India’s top airline, will offer additional service from North Goa to Patna, Bhopal, Vadodara, and Dehradun. Effective May 24, 2023, the airline will offer a service connecting North Goa to Ranchi via Patna.

These flights are intended to improve internal connectivity and provide passengers with more flying options, particularly to Goa, India’s most well-known tourist destination. The addition of these routes will take the tally of total 22 flights being operated from North Goa.

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Goa is one of the most well-liked tourist destinations in India and is well-known for its clean beaches and nightlife. It carries a wide range of cultural customs. Language, food, architecture, attire, and dancing all reflect influences from the Portuguese, Maharashtrian, and Konkani cultures. Goa’s beaches, magnificent carnivals, cathedrals, excellent cuisine, and forts draw tourists from all over the nation and outside. Tourists from all over the country visit beaches like Baga, Candolim, Calangute, Morjim, Arambol, and Anjuna, as well as churches like Bom Jesus, Saint Cathedral, St. Francis, Chapel of St. Catherine, and others.

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These flights are made to accommodate both business and leisure travelers who are always looking for fresh, cheap flying options to get to places that support economic growth and are well-known for their tourist attractions. Customers can purchase tickets on the official website, www.goIndiGo.in, to help them organize their trip. These new flights will improve the airline’s domestic connection even more.

Airlines

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.