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Govt allows airlines to wet lease aircraft for a year

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 28 November 2022, 4:00 PM 500

In a move that could boost affordable direct connectivity between India and distant continents, the government has conditionally relaxed the rule of allowing Indian carriers to wet lease aircraft (hire with entire operating crew) for a maximum of six months by doubling that period to a year. Accordingly, IndiGo can now wet lease two twin […]Continue Reading

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Turkish Airlines becomes official sponsor for UEFA Champions League

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 4:00 PM 851

Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world. This prestigious partnership, which will be one of the most significant sponsorship deals in the history of Turkish sports, is of particular importance as this season’s UEFA Champions League final will take place at […]Continue Reading

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Turkish Airlines introduces sustainability-themed aircraft, operates its first flight to Stockholm

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 12 May 2022, 10:01 AM 812

Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type TC-JSU tail numbered aircraft, which was used for its environmentalist fuel operation. The global carrier operated its first flight with the new themed aircraft, flight TK1795, to Stockholm. In line with efforts to lead towards widespread use of environmentally friendly […]Continue Reading

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Ilker Ayci declines role of Air India CEO

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 1:40 PM 1030

Turkey’s Ilker Ayci has declined to be the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tata Group’s Air India, days after the announcement of his appointment led to opposition in India. Last month, Tata Sons, which recently took over debt-laden Air India, had announced the appointment of the former Chairman of Turkish Airlines Ayci as the CEO […]Continue Reading

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MHA to verify background of newly appointed CEO of Air India, IIker Ayci

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 21 February 2022, 5:45 PM 650

The Ministry of Home Affair (MHA) will verify the background of Air India’s newly appointed CEO Ilker Ayci, officials said. This is routine procedure when a foreign national is appointed CEO of any Indian company, officials added, reports IANS. Ayci, a Turkish citizen, was recently appointed as the CEO and MD of Air India. The […]Continue Reading