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Top 10 Airlines in India 2015

Top 10 Airlines in India 2015

India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. It has caused high competition to airline Industry. As by the DGCA Traffic data and No of Passengers carried by domestic airlines during Jan-Aug 2015 were 523.55 lakhs as against 433.24 lakhs during the corresponding period of previous year thereby registering a growth of 20.84%. There are scads of private airlines increased their presence in India by ordering new fleets and destinations. We have amassed a list of the largest airlines in India, according to market share.

1. Indigo Airlines 

IndiGo Airline is an Indian Low-cost airline company headquartered at Gurgaon, India. The airline offers more than 633 daily flights connecting to 38 destinations including 5 international destinations with its primary hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. It presently operates a fleet of 97 aircraft belonging to the Airbus A320 family. In 2014, IndiGo carried 21.4 million passengers in the domestic sector.

Total Market Share : 38.5%
  1. Fleet size : 97
  2. Passenger Load factors : 76.8%
  3. Cancellation Rate: 0.10%
  4. Passenger Complaints in average :0.7 % (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines):

  • BLR : 90.0%
  • DEL : 88.8%
  • HYD : 85.0%
  • BOM : 69.2%

2. Jet Airways 

Jet Airways is a major Indian airline based in Mumbai. It is the second largest airline in India, both in terms of market share and passengers carried, after IndiGo. It operates over 300 flights daily to 74 destinations worldwide. Its main hub is Mumbai, with secondary hubs at Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Jet Airways serves 47 domestic destinations and 22 international destinations, a total of 69 in 19 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.

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Total Market Share : 19.8%
  1. Fleet size : 116
  2. Passenger Load factors : 80.8%
  3. Cancellations : 0.96%
  4. Passenger Complaints in average : 1.4 % (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines):

  • BLR : 89.6%
  • DEL :87.6%
  • HYD :85.6%
  • BOM :82.7%

3. Air India 

Air India is the flag carrier airline of India owned by Air India Limited (AIL), a Government of India enterprise. It is the third largest airline in India (after IndiGo and Jet Airways) in domestic market share, and operates a fleet ofAirbus and Boeing aircraft serving various domestic and international airports. It is headquartered at the Indian Airlines House in New Delhi

Total Market Share : 16.4%
  1. Fleet Size : 108 (excluding subsidiaries)
  2. Passenger Load factors :79.3%
  3. Cancellations : 1.20%
  4. Passenger Complaints (average) :1.7 % (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines ):

  • BLR :83.4 %
  • DEL :79.4 %
  • HYD :78.6%
  • BOM :68.2%

4.Spice Jet

SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, India. It is the country’s fourth largest airline by number of passenger carried with market share of 12.3% as of July 2015. The airline operates more than 270 daily flights to 41 destinations, including 34 Indian and 7 international cities

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Total Market Share : 12.3%
  1. Fleet size : 34
  2. Passenger Load factors : 92.1%
  3. Cancellations :0.70%
  4. Passenger Complaints (average ) :1.4% (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines):

  • BLR : 81.3%
  • DEL :77.4%
  • HYD : 76.9%
  • BOM : 71.4%

5. Go Air 

GoAir is an Indian Low cost carrier based in Mumbai. It commenced operations in November 2005. It is the aviation foray of the Wadia Group. As of January 2014, it is the fifth largest airline in India by market share. It operates domestic passenger services to 22 cities with over 140 daily flights and approximately 975 weekly flights. Its hubs are atChhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai

Total Market Share :8.2%
  1. Fleet size : 19
  2. Passenger Load factors :75.6%
  3. Cancellations : 0.44%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average ): 1.3%(No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines):

  • BLR : 85.6%
  • DEL : 90.1%
  • BOM : 76.9%

6.Jetlite

JetKonnect, is a low-cost brand of Jet Airways an airine based in Mumbai, India. owned by Jet Airways. It was originally their low-cost subsidiary called Jetlite, but started using the name JetKonnect after merging with Jet Airways’ other inhouse low cost brand in 2012. It is currently undergoing a process of integration with Jet Airways and flies for them as code share i.e. Jet Airways flights operated by JetKonnect, till the two are merged completely. All ground and onboard services are as on Jet Airways, and aircraft are being repainted in its livery.

Total Market Share : 3.0%
  1. Fleet size : 9
  2. Passenger Load factors :78.7%
  3. Cancellations :0.44%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average ): 1.4%(No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

On-Time Performance (Scheduled Domestic Airlines):

  • BLR :89.6%
  • DEL :87.6%
  • HYD :85.6%
  • BOM :82.7%

7.Air Asia

AirAsia India is an Indo-Malaysian low cost carrier headquartered in Chennai, India. The airline is a joint venture with Air Asia Berhad holding 49% of the airline, Tata Sons holding 40.06% and Telestra Tradeplace having the remaining 10% in the airline. The joint venture would also mark Tata’s return to aviation industry after 60 years. Air Asia India commenced operations on 12 June 2014 with Bangalore as its primary hub.AirAsia is the first foreign airline to set up a subsidiary in India

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About Airline :

Total Market Share : 1.4%
  1. Fleet size : 5
  2. Passenger Load factors : 72.1%
  3. Cancellations : 0.0%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average): 1.0% (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

8. Vistara 

Vistara is an Indian airline based in Gurgaon with its hub at Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport. The carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, commenced operations on 9 January 2015 with its inaugural flight between Delhi and Mumbai and had carried a total of 500,000 passengers by August 2015. As of September 2015, the airline operates 251 weekly scheduled passenger services across 10 domestic destinations within India with a fleet of 6 Airbus A320-232 aircraft. Vistara was the first airline to introduce premium economy seats on domestic routes in India

Total Market Share : 1.3%
  1. Fleet size : 7
  2. Passenger Load factors : 62.9%
  3. Cancellations : 0.19%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average): 0.2% (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

9.Air Costa

Air Costa is an Indian regional airline based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The first flight was on October 2013, fromChennai which is one of their main operating and maintenance hubs. It is part of the LEPL Group, a Vijayawada-based company, and has started with 300 employees including expatriate pilots and engineers and commenced scheduled operations in October 2013 using two Embraer E-170 aircraft.

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Total Market Share : 1.0%
  1. Fleet size : 4 (+50 on order)
  2. Passenger Load factors : 77.3 %
  3. Cancellations : 0.79%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average): 0.8 % (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

 10. Air Pegasus 

Air Pegasus is an Indian regional airline based in Bangalore, India. The airline, subsidiary of Decor Aviation, an aircraft ground-handling services company, commenced operations on 12 April 2015 with its inaugural flight between Bangalore and Hubli. As of September 2015 Air Pegasus serves 6 airports across South India from its main hub atKempegowda International Airport in Bangalore with a fleet of 2 ATR 72-500 aircraft

Total Market Share : 0.2%
  1. Fleet size : 2
  2. Passenger Load factors :77.1 %
  3. Cancellations : 5.81%
  4. Passenger Complaints (Average): 1.4 % (No. of Complaints/10,000 Pax)

Report courtesy : DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), India

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HAL’s Indigenous Tejas MK-1A completes its first maiden flight

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The inaugural flight of the first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A, an advanced iteration of the LCA Mk-1 recently inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF), completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru Today.

Over the past several days, the Defence PSU HAL has been conducting various taxi trials in preparation for this milestone.

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The maiden flight lasted 18 minutes and marked a triumph for the project. The Mk-1A boasts several enhancements, including digital radar warning receivers, an advanced AESA radar, improved beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missiles, and external self-protection jammer pods.

The upgraded Tejas Mark 1A aircraft features a larger cockpit canopy, enhancing the pilot’s outside visibility and facilitating better movement of their helmet. Additionally, the air intake has been redesigned to supply faster airflow to the engine, enhancing performance. Modifications to the vertical radar in the tail section have been made to improve control during turns. Overall, these upgrades elevate the aircraft’s standards compared to previous versions, providing increased comfort and functionality.

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Under a contract worth Rs 46,898 crore signed in 2021, HAL is mandated to deliver 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets between March 2024 and February 2028. This follows the completion of the order for 40 Tejas Mk1 jets valued at Rs 8,802 crore, of which 32 single-seat fighters and two twin-seat trainers have already been delivered.

The IAF, which currently operates two Tejas squadrons named ‘Flying Daggers’ and ‘Flying Bullets’, has deployed one squadron in the southwestern sector. Recognizing the significance of the Tejas in bolstering its fleet, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the acquisition of an additional 97 Tejas Mk-1A aircraft. However, the final clearance from the cabinet committee on security (CCS) is pending before the order can be placed.

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With the IAF grappling with a decline in the number of its fighter squadrons, which currently stands at 31 against the required 42 to effectively counter threats from China and Pakistan, the Tejas assumes a crucial role in filling this gap. Despite initial skepticism, the Tejas has evolved into a flagship platform for India, garnering attention and accolades at numerous defense and aerospace exhibitions worldwide.

However, it is essential to note that the IAF recently experienced its first loss of a Tejas Mk 1 fighter aircraft due to an air crash on March 12.

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South Korean KF-21 Completed First Successful Aerial Refueling

South Korean KF-21 Completed First Successful Aerial Refueling

The first aerial refuelling test of South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighter jet was successfully completed, marking a key milestone in the country’s defense capabilities.

Refueling from a Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KC-330 aircraft off the southern coast, the Boramae fighter jet took off from Sacheon Airbase, some 183 miles southeast of Seoul. The Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) hailed this development, which represents a significant advancement for this state-of-the-art aircraft.

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The successful aerial refueling test corresponds with a staged production plan intended to ease worries brought forward by the feasibility assessment carried out a year ago. The research recommended cutting production to just 20 units and made additional test suggestions. A DAPA official continues to state that after discussions with pertinent agencies, plans are in place to conclude verification testing by June of this year and complete a contract for the remaining 20 units by February of the following year.

The kf 21, which has been compared to the Turkish KAAN and the Indian AMCA, has a more stealthy airframe than fourth-generation aircraft, but it is not yet capable of fifth-generation fighter capabilities. However, in the future, modifications such as internal weapons bays might force South Korea to reclassify it as a fifth-generation fighter. Even while South Korea has made significant strides towards constructing the KF-21, other countries, including Turkey and India, are also stepping up their efforts to push plans for creating fifth-generation fighter jets.

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As an initial phase, KAI boramae intends to manufacture a two-seat variant of the kai kf 21 boramae equipped with manned/unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities. According to current plans, the Block 2 kf 21 fighter is slated for an upgrade to a low observability (LO) configuration, elevating it to the status of a fifth-generation fighter.

Additionally, KAI has put forward a proposal for the development of a Block 3 kf 21 boramae fighter jet, categorized as a sixth-generation fighter. This iteration would be larger, boasting enhanced stealth features and capabilities. It would incorporate more potent engines and operate within a comprehensive ‘system of systems’ framework, integrating with unmanned effectors for increased effectiveness.

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With the KF-21’s production set to start later in the year, DAPA intends to finalise an agreement with KAI by the beginning of 2024. The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) is expected to receive 120 KF-21 fighters by 2032.

The whole production plan for 40 kf21s has been approved by the Defence Project Promotion Committee, with an estimated cost of 7.92 trillion won (US$5.9 billion) between now and 2028.

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Laser Attack on Aircraft after flying over at Mexico Fireworks Festival

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In a shocking turn of events, a passenger jet was nearly blinded by the intense beams of hundreds of laser pointers wielded by festival-goers at a pyrotechnics festival in Tultepec, Mexico.

The harrowing incident unfolded last weekend during the National Pyrotechnic Festival, an annual celebration showcasing Mexico’s rich tradition in fireworks production and usage.

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Video footage captured the moment when a passenger jet, en route to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, soared above the festival grounds. As the aircraft approached, the sky became illuminated with a multitude of green laser beams, creating an eerie glow around the plane.

https://twitter.com/fl360aero/status/1770277290695385593

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The sight was both astonishing and terrifying, as the lasers posed a serious risk to the safety of the aircraft and its passengers. Social media erupted with condemnation towards the festival-goers, labeling their actions as idiotic and dangerous.

Social media erupted with condemnation as the video spread rapidly, with users expressing outrage at the dangerous behavior of the festival attendees. Many denounced the act as foolish and illegal, highlighting the potential consequences of such reckless actions.

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It is currently unclear if the police are investigating the video or if the airline targeted has complained to air safety officials.

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Indigo contributed 31 crores to India’s political party for election funds

Indigo contributed 31 crores to India's political party for election funds

In a recent disclosure, it has come to light that Rahul Bhatia, the promoter of IndiGo, along with companies under his InterGlobe Group, has made significant donations totaling Rs 56 crore to four political parties. Additionally, SpiceJet, led by Ajay Singh, has contributed Rs 70 lakh to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The data further reveals that InterGlobe Air Transport Ltd, a part of the InterGlobe Group, purchased 11 electoral bonds valued at Rs 1 crore each on May 10, 2019, amounting to a total of Rs 11 crore. Similarly, Interglobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, acquired 5 electoral bonds worth Rs 1 crore each on October 23, 2023, totaling Rs 5 crore.

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InterGlobe Real Estate Venture and InterGlobe Air Transport Ltd directed the lion’s share of their political contributions, totaling Rs 31 crore, to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Surprisingly, the second-largest recipient was the Trinamool Congress (TMC), receiving Rs 16.2 crore from Bhatia. Additionally, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd allocated Rs 5 crore to the Congress party, while Bhatia contributed Rs 3.8 crore to its ally, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Rahul Bhatia, individually, also made substantial contributions through electoral bonds, purchasing bonds worth Rs 20 crore. On April 7, 2021, a total of 29 electoral bonds were acquired, with 19 bonds valued at Rs 1 crore each and 10 bonds at Rs 10 lakh each, summing up to Rs 20 crore. When combined with the donations from IndiGo and its affiliated companies, the total contributions from the promoter and associated entities reach Rs 56 crore.

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On the other hand, SpiceJet, once a prominent player in the Indian aviation industry, has seen a decline in its market position, currently ranking fifth in terms of market share. Despite this, the airline has engaged in political contributions, with donations made in three separate installments.

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