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Vistara inaugurates non-stop flights between Mumbai and Doha

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Vistara, India’s premier full-service airline and a collaboration between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, successfully launched direct flights between Mumbai and Doha with a frequency of four times a week.

The inaugural flight, operated using Vistara’s advanced A321neo aircraft, took off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 18:45 Hours (IST) on December 15, 2023, and touched down at Hamad International Airport in Doha at 20:30 Hours (local time zone).

Driven by a consistent increase in travel demand between India and the Middle East, Vistara has strategically focused on expanding its footprint in the region. vistara flight status
The airline already provides direct connectivity vistara doha to delhi ticket price, five key destinations in the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Dubai, Jeddah, and Muscat.

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN MUMBAI AND DOHA EFFECTIVE 15 DECEMBER 2023

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Mumbai – Doha	UK 285	Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays	18:45 hrs	20:30 hrs
Doha – Mumbai	UK 286	Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays	21:45 hrs	4:05 hrs (+1)

All qualified clients who satisfy the visa and entry requirements in both countries—as stated by the relevant government agencies—are accepted by Vistara. Before making a reservation, vistara customer care and vistara web check in strongly advises its clients to read carefully these terms.

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Boeing Faces New Setbacks as 777X Delays Extend and scraps B767-300F

Boeing’s challenges continue as employees halted production due to a strike, creating new obstacles for delivering aircraft to customers. The company now faces financial losses from delays in the delivery of its boeing 777x aircraft.

Boeing recently announced that the new delivery date for the 777-9 will be in 2026, with the freighter variant scheduled for 2028. This news has been frustrating for airlines that have committed to and are waiting for the aircraft.

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The Boeing 777X program, which began in early 2019, was initially delayed to 2021 due to COVID-19 disruptions. Subsequent issues, including defects found during testing, have placed the program under scrutiny by the FAA, which insists on the aircraft meeting all safety standards before entering service. Boeing is now facing pressure from both airlines and investors.

Boeing 777x Delay

New Commercial Airplanes expects to incur pre-tax charges of $3.0 billion related to the Boeing 777X and 767 programs.

The company forecasts a $2.6 billion pre-tax charge due to the updated timeline, which accounts for delays in flight testing for the 777-9 and the impact of the IAM (International Association of Machinists) work stoppage. The first 777-9 delivery is now expected in 2026, with the 777-8 freighter following in 2028.

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In addition, Boeing plans to conclude production of the 767 freighter, resulting in a $0.4 billion pre-tax charge. From 2027 onwards, the company will solely produce the 767-2C aircraft for the KC-46A Tanker program.

In August 2024, Boeing grounded its 777X test fleet after detecting a failure in a key engine mounting structure during a routine inspection. The new boeing 777x, powered by the GE9X engine, is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, but this issue has caused further setbacks.

Boeing 777x, A close-up of the engine, landing gear, and wing

Comparison of 777x vs A350

Meanwhile, the Airbus A350 continues to secure new orders from airlines, becoming a strong competitor in the wide-body aircraft segment. While the a350 vs b777 offer similar ranges, the 777X is designed to carry a heavier payload.

In other developments, Boeing has hinted at starting production of a new mid-sized aircraft, the Boeing 797, which would likely compete with the Airbus A321 XLR.