Airlines

Singapore Airlines To Launch Non-Stop Services To London Gatwick

Beginning in June 2024, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate five weekly nonstop flights using the long-haul version of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft between Singapore and London’s Gatwick Airport.

This will increase the total number of flights to the capital of the United Kingdom (UK) from the current 28 weekly services to 33 weekly services when combined with its current four-times daily services to London’s Heathrow Airport. Manchester Airport is served by SIA five times a week as well.

Flight SQ310 will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, subject to regulatory approval. On June 21, 2024, at 2355 hours (local time), a flight from Singapore will take off for Gatwick Airport, arriving in London at 0625 hours (local time) on June 22, 2024.

On Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Gatwick Airport to Singapore will be the departure point for the return leg, flight SQ309. On June 22, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. (local time), the first-ever return flight will take off, and on June 23, 2024, it will land in Singapore at 6:20 a.m. Customers can choose to connect to SIA and Scoot flights to locations throughout South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand thanks to the early morning arrival.

SIA’s long-haul A350-900s feature 253 seats in three cabin classes: 42 in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class, and 187 in Economy Class.

Tickets for SIA’s flights to London’s Gatwick Airport will be progressively made available for sale through the various distribution channels from 19 December 2023.

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.