Evolution of security in aviation Evolution of security in aviation Data and technology need to be adopted
Deep diving into design philosophies Deep diving into design philosophies Airbus and Boeing differ in their approach to automation
Domestic airline industry may face a rejig Domestic airline industry may face a rejig The pandemic laid bare fault-lines within India’s airlines
Air India: Why the Maharaja is truly unique Air India: Why the Maharaja is truly unique The national carrier has been a patron of arts, an owner of hotels and investor in an international airline
Flying in 2021 or circa 1920s? Flying in 2021 or circa 1920s? The aviation sector looks like it is going back in time, to practices that prevailed 100 years ago
Indian carriers must refocus as financials crash amid Covid Indian carriers must refocus as financials crash amid Covid With limited operations, both IndiGo and SpiceJet posted huge losses in June. Modifying revenue and leasing models could help ease the blow to an exte
With planes grounded, aviation finds new ways to ‘fly’ From pop-up restaurants and online courses to cargo operations, global airlines and aircraft manufacturers are coming up with innovative ways to stay
Buckle up, is the message to Indian aviation Recent amendments in law require airlines to tighten vigilance and diligence levels for operations. The penalties have just got stiffer. Ashwini Phadn
When an airline operates a ‘proving flight’ Adding a new aircraft type to the fleet is a complex process that requires carriers to demonstrate their capability
Will ‘Covid routes’ be viable for airlines in the new normal? During the pandemic, Indian carriers flew repatriation flights to unscheduled destinations. Can one-off trips be made regular services? Not all think
The long wait for new aircraft just got longer The manufacture and delivery of aircraft has slowed down over the last six months because of Covid-19. Ashwini Phadnis reports
Will the Maharaja fall out of government arms this time? While measures such as selling 100 per cent stake and reducing Air India’s debt enhance the carrier’s appeal, will these moves draw bidders? Ashwi
Going global calls for a lot of ground work for an airline Starting international operations involves coordination with governments across the world
More turbulence ahead for domestic airlines If FY2020 financial reports are anything to go by, FY2021, too, is not going to be a smooth flight for domestic airlines
Aero Dynamics What it takes for an airport to go international Flightplan introduces a new column shedding light on complexities that shape the civil aviation landscape in India. Here’s the first one taking off
Domestic aviation comes together during Covid Airlines ferried essential materials needed in India and abroad and also helped stranded people fly back home
Boeing 747 agoing! As farewells go, this is a Jumbo-sized one Signing off the skies: The Boeing 747 is flying into memory as airlines opt for smaller aircraft that are more environment friendly. Ashwini Phadnis r
Turbulence ahead as global aviation seeks to rise from Covid crisis Airlines worldwide were prepared for taxing times, but overcoming the pandemic may take longer than they bargained for
She wanted to become a pilot but history willed otherwise Anuradha Reddy recounts how she became an aviation historian instead, and gave her dream wings
Bon voyage, with bilateral air bubbles ‘Travel corridors’ enable resumption of flights between select destinations and are a good way to restart services during Covid-19 times. Ashwini
Piloting a new normal to take people places The routine has changed completely for pilots, to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Ashwini Phadnis details the processes in place
Grounded by a virus, aviation gets back its wings thanks to technology Tech has helped Indian aviation leapfrog to ticketless travel
Time to fly again around the world with kit and kin? Analysts favour India too resuming international flights but in a phased manner, beginning with travel-safe zones in Asia.
Airport retail goes ‘out of touch’ with old ways Just about everything is available as before — but passengers are guided to go contactless
Getting back in the cockpit after a long break Pilots getting back to duty after the lockdown face the task of being up to date
A crushing blow for airports The air-transport ecosystem, a key driver of economies worldwide, is floundering
Aviation clock set back by three years Traffic badly hit, ruling out a quick recovery, says Ashwini Phadnis
Global Stars — crossing many a hurdle to take to Indian skies Acrobatic flying team from the UK shares details of the exhaustive preparation that goes into their breathtaking moves
How to put aircraft to bed — till they wake up to fly again Keeping grounded planes preserved is a challenging task that requires suitable tools, manpower and money. Here's a peek into the process
Jet Airways: Going, going, gone Jet flew with ‘Swiss precision, German engineering, American technology’; something went wrong en route
And they all fell down... Jet, Kingfisher and Damania were among India’s leading private airlines; none of them is around today
Jet Airways: Running out of luck at just about every turn Several attempts were made to revive Jet, but none bore fruit
Coronavirus sends aviation industry crashing Along with enormous losses enormous financial losses, the sector stares at retrenchment and possible consolidation down the line
You won't miss your flight, thanks to floorwalkers Floorwalkers help round up the missing passengers during boarding
Ever think of the engine that powers your aircraft? The engine plays a key role in the overall plane design. Tune in to its sounds the next time you fly!
Headwinds ahead? IndiGo and SpiceJet had a good December quarter but the outlook doesn’t look encouraging, given the coronavirus outbreak and other local and global
Many dreams grounded along with Boeing MAX 737 Indian carriers’ global ambitions were clipped on that fateful day, March 13, 2019
Air India: A mighty maharaja who once ruled the skies Recalling the history of Air India leaves one with sadness and a sense of nostalgia, says Ashwini Phadnis
A new pitch from God’s Own Country Kerala’s tourism revival package has new products and a unique positioning with an eye on the post-pandemic domestic traveller
India spotlights green shipping Guidelines for incorporation of green initiatives across ports are in the works
Electric aircraft set to transform urban mobility Investors are pouring in billions of dollars into eVTOL project (electric vertical take offs and landing aircraft) to ferry passengers
Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.
Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall? The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived
Auroville: An utopian search for a better world Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit
Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century
Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up