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SpiceJet's 'Operation Ajay' continues; 2nd Tel Aviv-bound flight to leave
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SpiceJet's 'Operation Ajay' continues; 2nd Tel Aviv-bound flight to leave

New Delhi: SpiceJet will operate its second flight as part of the Central government's 'Operation Ajay', aimed at repatriating stranded Indians from Israel, an airline official said on Sunday.According to the airline, SpiceJet's Airbus A340 aircraft will take off on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. from Delhi for Tel Aviv, returning to Delhi the next morning."A group of 120 Israeli nationals, among

Indian Aviation News • Oct 15, 2023
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DRI sleuths bust gold smuggling racket, recover 6 kilos of gold worth ₹3 crore
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DRI sleuths bust gold smuggling racket, recover 6 kilos of gold worth ₹3 crore

Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), on Saturday, recovered 6 kg of gold in the form of bars and paste worth ₹3 crore in two separate cases.According to officials, based on a tip-off, they recovered 3.2 kilos of gold bars fixed in the washroom of an Indigo flight from Malaysia.The bars were supposed to be accessed by a domestic flyer of the gold smuggling ring, but before

Indian Aviation News • Oct 15, 2023
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Uganda Airlines takes off as new Mumbai route adds to East Africa's air travel options
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Uganda Airlines takes off as new Mumbai route adds to East Africa's air travel options

The long-awaited direct flights from Uganda Airlines to Mumbai have already begun, giving travelers more alternatives in the East Africa-India aviation corridor.The move may also place smaller airlines in a competitive position that will likely put pressure on costs and yields.On October 7, the national airline of Uganda flew for the first trip to the financial hub of India, a destination it

Indian Aviation News • Oct 15, 2023
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Strained relations between Air India’s senior pilots & management: A deep dive into issues
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Strained relations between Air India’s senior pilots & management: A deep dive into issues

New Delhi: India's aviation industry has been experiencing a resurgence, with air traffic reaching new highs and a promising outlook for pilots who weathered the storm of the pandemic. However, beneath the surface, a less rosy picture emerges as the relationship between pilots and airline management becomes increasingly strained, particularly within Air India, which underwent a change in

Indian Aviation News • Oct 15, 2023
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Anchorage: World’s Cargo Hub
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Anchorage: World’s Cargo Hub

Anchorage, Alaska plays a key role in the transport of international goods. Why Anchorage? The summers are nice, but winters are long and dark. Weather, earthquakes, and even volcanoes present logistical challenges. So, why does [...] The post Anchorage: World’s Cargo Hub appeared first on AeroSavvy.

AeroSavvy • Sep 01, 2023
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APEX and SimpliFlying launch groundbreaking programme to make passenger experience greener
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APEX and SimpliFlying launch groundbreaking programme to make passenger experience greener

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has partnered with SimpliFlying to launch a new sustainability program for global airlines called APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying. The post APEX and SimpliFlying launch groundbreaking programme to make passenger experience greener appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable.

SimpliFlying • Jun 05, 2023
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How Oscar Munoz turned around United Airlines by focusing on the employees
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How Oscar Munoz turned around United Airlines by focusing on the employees

I have a friend who has been flying as a Captain for United Airlines for a couple of decades. When I last flew with him just before the pandemic, he spoke highly of the former CEO, Oscar Munoz. I was pleasantly surprised because pilots and their unions seldom have good terms with airline management. I ... Read more The post How Oscar Munoz turned around United Airlines by focusing on the employees appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable.

SimpliFlying • Apr 28, 2023
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APEX Selects Katie Murphy as Director of Membership & Events
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APEX Selects Katie Murphy as Director of Membership & Events

Murphy to Drive World-Class Member Satisfaction, Attendee NPS, and Evolution of APEX’s World Class Global Events LONDON, April 18, 2023 – The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), today announced the selection of Katie Murphy as Director of Membership & Events. In her new role, Murphy will serve as a key leader at APEX, working with […] The post APEX Selects Katie Murphy as Director of Membership & Events appeared first on APEX.

APEX Aviation • Apr 18, 2023
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The Best Airline Advertising Campaigns on April Fools’ Day – 2023 Edition (and one airline conspicuous by absence)
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The Best Airline Advertising Campaigns on April Fools’ Day – 2023 Edition (and one airline conspicuous by absence)

I like airline brands that know how to have some fun with their advertising campaigns. It’s that time of the year, and airlines are once again busy fooling their distracted social media followers and customers while making the rest of the world laugh. The SimpliFlying research team spent the last weekend tracking most of the April Fool’s ... Read more The post The Best Airline Advertising Campaigns on April Fools’ Day – 2023 Edition (and one airline conspicuous by absence) appeared fir

SimpliFlying • Apr 04, 2023
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How can airlines build a lasting brand in the age of sustainability? Using the 6X+S Airline Brand Model
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How can airlines build a lasting brand in the age of sustainability? Using the 6X+S Airline Brand Model

Airline brands are different. 15 years ago, within weeks of launching SimpliFlying, I released my seminal whitepaper detailing the 6 steps airlines could take to build a lasting and lovable brand. I called it the 6X Airline Brand Model. The model has been the foundation of SimpliFlying’s work with over 100 airlines and airports globally since 2008 and featured prominently in ... Read more The post How can airlines build a lasting brand in the age of sustainability?

SimpliFlying • Mar 31, 2023
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Air India released the most non-Indian amenity kits ever, and we re-did them
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Air India released the most non-Indian amenity kits ever, and we re-did them

Recently, Air India launched new amenities for its premium passengers featuring off-the-shelf TUMI kits. These kits are common across various international airlines, and I have a few of the same kits in different colours from my previous flights on EVA Air and a few Middle East carriers. While global flyers may recognise the kits, I doubt they would ... Read more The post Air India released the most non-Indian amenity kits ever, and we re-did them appeared first on SimpliFlying -

SimpliFlying • Mar 30, 2023
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767 Flight Deck Preflight
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767 Flight Deck Preflight

Time for Work The flight crew arrives at the Boeing 767 freighter between 30 and 60 minutes prior to departure. If the pilots expect an on-time departure, they’ll be busy until pushback. This is a [...] The post 767 Flight Deck Preflight appeared first on AeroSavvy.

AeroSavvy • Feb 28, 2023
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A selection of this year’s Christmas campaigns
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A selection of this year’s Christmas campaigns

With Christmas almost upon us, we’ve taken a look at what a selection of airlines and airports have done to celebrate the Festive season. Air Canada – Together for the holidays Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, short film with a message of togetherness. Launched on December 5th across Canada, the ... Read more The post A selection of this year’s Christmas campaigns appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable.

SimpliFlying • Dec 20, 2022
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Ten airline marketing campaigns from 2022 we loved
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Ten airline marketing campaigns from 2022 we loved

This piece comes from the Winter issue of Aviation Marketing Review (AMR) magazine.  Read the whole issue here. With most post–pandemic travel restrictions coming to an end in 2022, airline marketing was back.  Over the past year we’ve seen some great campaigns where airlines have been reintroducing themselves to the travelling public. Here are ten ... Read more The post Ten airline marketing campaigns from 2022 we loved appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable.

SimpliFlying • Dec 16, 2022
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Read the new issue of Aviation Marketing Review
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Read the new issue of Aviation Marketing Review

The Winter edition of Airline Marketing Review (AMR) looks at a selection of airline marketing campaigns from the past quarter. We’ve also got a round-up of our ten favourite campaigns of the year, as well as features on Christmas and the FIFA World Cup. Read and download it here. Since 2012, when we started this publication, we’ve showcased 1500+ ... Read more The post Read the new issue of Aviation Marketing Review appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable

SimpliFlying • Dec 14, 2022
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The Twitter meltdown and what you should do now
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The Twitter meltdown and what you should do now

The social network Twitter has seen a lot of upheaval since it was acquired by billionnaire and SpaceX / Tesla owner Elon Musk last month.  Recently the disruption and major changes have even led to questions of whether it will survive. With Twitter having such a crucial role in most airlines and airports’ communications and customer ... Read more The post The Twitter meltdown and what you should do now appeared first on SimpliFlying - Making Airlines Remarkable.

SimpliFlying • Nov 18, 2022
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Is CORSIA “a climate fraud”?
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Is CORSIA “a climate fraud”?

This article originally appeared in our Sustainability in the Air Newsletter. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly is currently taking place in Montreal, with a key focus being on sustainability.  As part of that, controversies around the industry’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) programme are emerging, with one group accusing it of being a ... Read more The post Is CORSIA “a climate fraud”? appeared fi

SimpliFlying • Oct 05, 2022
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Aircraft Ice Detection
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Aircraft Ice Detection

An encounter with inflight icing can be deadly for any aircraft. Ice detectors, installed on many transport aircraft, provide critical icing information to the flight crew and aircraft ice protection systems. How does an ice [...] The post Aircraft Ice Detection appeared first on AeroSavvy.

AeroSavvy • Jul 27, 2022
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Anatomy of a Freighter
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Anatomy of a Freighter

Passenger and cargo aircraft look the same when flying over head. Most of the popular Boeing and Airbus passenger jets, like the 767, 747, A330, and A350, have cargo counterparts. From a distance, they all [...] The post Anatomy of a Freighter appeared first on AeroSavvy.

AeroSavvy • Mar 26, 2022
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Flying the Grand Canyon
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Flying the Grand Canyon

In June of 2021, our family flew a Piper Cherokee Six 1,300 miles from Louisville, Kentucky to Flagstaff, Arizona. The trip was amazing from the start to finish, but the highlight was a scenic flight [...] The post Flying the Grand Canyon appeared first on AeroSavvy.

AeroSavvy • Oct 30, 2021
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