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Vistara Launches Non-Stop Flight From Pune To Singapore

Vistara Launches Non-Stop Flight From Pune To Singapore.

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The best full-service airline in India, Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group, began non-stop flights from Pune to Singapore. The first flight took off from Pune at 02:10 and touched down in Singapore at 10:30. (GMT). Honourable Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, virtually signalled the start of the flight from Delhi. The airline will fly its A321neo aircraft four times a week on this route.

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Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, of Vistara, said, “We are excited to be able to connect Pune and Singapore – two cities that were not directly connected thus far. There is a growing demand for air travel between the two cities especially from corporate travellers. We are confident that customers will appreciate having the option of flying India’s best airline on this sector.”

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Schedule of flights between Singapore and Pune, effective 2 December 2022:

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Pune – Singapore	UK 111	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday	0210 hrs	1030 hrs
Singapore – Pune	UK 112	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday	1150 hrs	1515 hrs

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

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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.