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[Jagriti Chandra @jagritichandra]

Exclusive on The Hindu - Not Turbulence: Air India A320 suffered rare flight-control event before 300-foot altitude drop that injured 17 onboard https://t.co/WM7IxxCVKN

[Shakti Lumba @CaptShaktiLumba]

Great job @AirIndia for accepting that pilot salaries are a cost for doing business and aircraft sitting on ground due pilot shortage is more expensive then increasing pilot pay& allowance;

@IndiGo6E ball in your court with regards to increasing pay & allowance now that market pilot wage issue has become crucial for an an Airline’s profitable rather than keep pilot wages low to reduce costs #WillieWalsh

[Jagriti Chandra @jagritichandra]

Big salary changes at Air India announced with a fixed monthly pay hike of 8-15%

Commanders – Highest percentage increase in both fixed pay and hourly rates.
Sr Commanders – Significant fixed pay increase, plus ₹21 lakh B737 allowance.
SFOs – Moderate salary increase, plus ₹10 lakh B737 retention allowance (where eligible).
Pilots in training – Simpler, more predictable training compensation.
Pilots upgrading to wide-body fleets – Additional monthly fleet allowance of up to ₹75,000 (P1) or ₹25,000 (P2)
Pathway to Command is through a posting at Air India Express, after which preferred base will be assigned after a two years
Previlege leave reduced from 30 to 24

[manisha singhal @manishasinghal]

Big for IndiGo :

Willie Walsh officially takes charge as Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo.

The former IAG CEO, with over four decades of global aviation leadership, assumes charge to lead the airline’s next phase of growth and global ambitions.

➡️ Appointment was announced in March 2026.

➡️ Will work closely with the Board and management to build on IndiGo’s strong operational foundations.

➡️ To drive the airline’s international expansion strategy and long-term value creation.

Willie Walsh:

“There could not be a more exciting and opportune time for me to join IndiGo than now. I look forward to working with the entire IndiGo team to build on the airline’s success and take it to greater heights globally.”

A significant leadership transition as India’s largest airline enters its next phase of international expansion.

#IndiGo #WillieWalsh #leadershipchange

[Tarun Shukla @shukla_tarun]

Jet Airways' @Boeing 777 finally takes off from Mumbai today-to end up as a freighter

ps: and I sense there's a realisation now (some are even burning midnight oil & keeping others stressed too) that somehow @jetairways should not have been allowed to die.

✈️

#sad #aviation

[Tarun Shukla @shukla_tarun]

New ad by @airindia.

This one has a nice, fresh vibe to it :

ps : hope the brand language is maintained; some of the subsidiary stuff has not been in line (taking into account everything).

#aviation #ads #travel

[aneesh phadnis @aneeshp]

IndiGo to stop Reunion flights from October

Reunion is the third destination to drop off Chennai’s network map in recent months after Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and Phuket (Thailand).

https://t.co/UoaXSklI5D

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

As @DPradhanBJP ji steps down as India's Education Minister, it is an occasion to acknowledge and appreciate his decades of dedicated public service and his remarkable journey in nation-building.

From his early association with student movements to his distinguished roles in public life and governance, he has consistently demonstrated commitment, discipline, and a deep connect with the people, especially with the aspirations of India's youth.

Over the years, he has served the nation in several important capacities, handling diverse responsibilities with sincerity, energy, and a strong sense of purpose. His ability to engage with stakeholders, build consensus, and work towards long-term objectives has been a hallmark of his public life.

Education reform is never a short-term exercise. It requires persistence, consultation and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of learning. Pradhan ji brought those qualities to the ministry with dedication and purpose.

It has been a privilege to work alongside him in the Union Cabinet. I thank him for his valuable service to the nation and wish him good health, continued success, and many more opportunities to contribute to India's progress. May he continue to inspire through his commitment, experience, and dedication to public service.

[Abhijeet Dipke @abhijeet_dipke]

Strict actions.

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

Another Kejriwal in making! 🫠

[Sudhir Chaudhary @sudhirchaudhary]

Nobody wants #SonamWangchuk to die. The person who can save his life today is Abhijit Dipte. Convince him to end his hunger strike. Take him to a hospital.
If Abhijit wants to make a point, he can start a hunger strike himself but spare Sonam.
Don’t turn an old man’s life into a political campaign.

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

@TellingRavindra @SkyNewsAust : Given that Indians are one of Australia’s largest migrant communities and largely qualify through a rigorous, points-based immigration system, they are undoubtedly significant contributors to Australia’s economy and tax base. Isn’t that worth acknowledging?

[Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu @RamMNK]

Reviewed the ongoing construction of the new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi. Kashi will soon have an international gateway worthy of its global stature.

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

@KaptainPetrovs One or few such pax don’t represent the entire mass! He is talking sense

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

@KaptainPetrovs Its the AI. They are not in a position to utilise the existing bilaterals.

[K @BOMLHR]

Akasa & IndiGo add Mumbai (BOM) - Noida Jewar (DXN) direct daily flights from 1st and 10th July respectively. In IndiGo's case, the flight continues on to Srinagar (SXR). In both cases, BOM replaces Navi Mumbai - NMI
(IndiGo had announced but never put NMI DXN on sale)
@networkthoughts

[Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu @RamMNK]

Excited to share that Noida International Airport is all set for its first commercial flight on the 15th.

Yesterday’s successful full scale aircraft turnaround trial is a reminder of the immense work that goes into preparing an airport before the first passenger walks through its doors. From passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling to cargo operations, catering, ground handling and refuelling scenarios, every aspect of airport operations was put through its paces under near operational conditions. Great to see teams across the airport ecosystem working together seamlessly as we move closer to the start of commercial operations. Looking forward to seeing NIA come alive with passengers soon.

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

Good move!?

[IndiaToday @IndiaToday]

𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 '𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬' 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬

Air India is considering a no-meals ticket category for domestic passengers. The plan could begin on select short routes and lower fares for flyers who skip onboard food.

Read more: https://t.co/4P9hmtbadE

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

…with headline numbers often inflated by cross-border traffic that may not necessarily translate into high-value tourism. The time to act is now. (2/2)

[VT-APN @VTAPN11]

Right, Sir. India has an extraordinary wealth of tourism assets, yet gaps in cross-stakeholder collaboration, infrastructure readiness, destination development, and global promotion continue to limit its full potential. Inbound tourism remains relatively weak,… (1/2)

[Amitabh Kant @amitabhk87]

Tourism is the fastest ways to earn foreign exchange and create jobs at scale.
A foreign visitor brings dollars directly into the economy. And every direct job in tourism creates thirteen indirect jobs.

Over the last four years, India’s overseas tourism marketing budget has been cut to near zero. The sharp reduction in India’s overseas tourism marketing budget is surprising as PM @narendramodi Modi has been the strongest advocate of tourism.

India is buying 2000 airplanes . We will end up doing outbound rather than inbound tourism. We need to vigorously promote, market and sell India as the greatest destination on earth - for jobs and for foreign exchange.
My edit piece in today’s ET.