Flight Plan

The manufacture and delivery of aircraft has slowed down over the last six months because of Covid-19. Ashwini Phadnis reports

During the pandemic, Indian carriers flew repatriation flights to unscheduled destinations. Can one-off trips be made regular services? Not all think so

Starting international operations involves coordination with governments across the world

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? Ashwini Phadnis takes stock

If FY2020 financial reports are anything to go by, FY2021, too, is not going to be a smooth flight for domestic airlines

Flightplan introduces a new column shedding light on complexities that shape the civil aviation landscape in India. Here’s the first one taking off

The wingspan of the 747 is longer than that of the Wright brothers’ first flight from near Kitty Hawk near North Carolina. The gasoline-powered, ...

Airlines ferried essential materials needed in India and abroad and also helped stranded people fly back 比特币登陆home

Signing off the skies: The Boeing 747 is flying into memory as airlines opt for smaller aircraft that are more environment friendly. Ashwini Phadnis recounts a larger-than-life story in aviation history

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the global aviation sector is learning this the hard way.With limited flight operations post ...

Airlines worldwide were prepared for taxing times, but overcoming the pandemic may take longer than they bargained for

Anuradha Reddy recounts how she became an aviation historian instead, and gave her dream wings

‘Travel corridors’ enable resumption of flights between select destinations and are a good way to restart services during Covid-19 times. Ashwini Phadnis reports

Tech has helped Indian aviation leapfrog to ticketless travel

The routine has changed completely for pilots, to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Ashwini Phadnis details the processes in place

Analysts favour India too resuming international flights but in a phased manner, beginning with travel-safe zones in Asia.

Just about everything is available as before — but passengers are guided to go contactless

Pilots getting back to duty after the lockdown face the task of being up to date

The aviation sector is gearing globally to resume services in a post Covid environment. What steps will inspire confidence in passengers? Ashwini Phadnis reports

The air-transport ecosystem, a key driver of economies worldwide, is floundering

Traffic badly hit, ruling out a quick recovery, says Ashwini Phadnis

Acrobatic flying team from the UK shares details of the exhaustive preparation that goes into their breathtaking moves

Keeping grounded planes preserved is a challenging task that requires suitable tools, manpower and money. Here's a peek into the process

Jet, Kingfisher and Damania were among India’s leading private airlines; none of them is around today