India’s SpiceJet Dash 8-400 Diverts Due To Cabin Pressurization Issue
A SpiceJet De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400 experienced a problem with pressurization in the cabin, leading it to return to New Delhi airport. The Dash 8-400, local registration VT-SUU, was carrying 65 passengers enroute to Jabalpur Airport on…
India’s Star Air Launches Route In West India
Indian regional carrier Star Air has launched a new route in West India linking the town of Bhuj to the most populous city of Gujarat state starting to drive connectivity within the state. The five-times weekly Embraer ERJ-145 passenger service is between Bhuj, a town in West India’s Gujarat state, and the state’s most populous city Ahmedabad, the airline statement says. Bhuj…
India’s SpiceJet Settles Dispute With Credit Suisse Over Engine Maintenance
India’s SpiceJet has ended its legal battle with Credit Suisse – which is representing Swiss maintenance, repair and overhaul company SR Technics – pertaining to monies owed for engine overhaul. SpiceJet says in a statement the airline and Credit Suisse…
India’s SpiceJet Aircraft Delayed At New Delhi Airport Over Monies Owed To ATC
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet’s aircraft were stopped at New Delhi’s airport for failing to pay Airport Authority of India (AAI), causing flight delays. Local media, citing unnamed sources, reports that air traffic control (ATC), which is an arm of the…
India’s Saras Mk II Begins Taxiing Tests
Indian National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has started taxiing trials in Bangalore for its Saras Mk 2, a 19-seat light transport aircraft. Smart Aviation Asia Pacific has confirmed with a NAL spokesperson on the initiation of a series of taxi trials…
Six Indian Airports Set To Operate Soon
Six airports in eastern India, under the Indian government’s regional connectivity scheme, are expected to come into service in the next couple of years, helping to boost the region’s growth. Manoj Gangal, Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) eastern region regional…


