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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
EVA Air to Join IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform Enhancing Flight Safety
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air's official membership in the IATA's Turbulence Aware platform. As climate patterns shift, turbulence is becoming more frequent, presenting a growing consideration for flight safety and operational planning. To ensure the safety of passengers and crew, EVA Air has joined the global effort to enhance real-time turbulence data sharing and improve predictive safety measures through this cutting-edge platform. "Although technology is becoming more advanced, turbulence is still one of the most difficult weather conditions to predict. Mild turbulence may cause the aircraft to shake, while severe turbulence may cause structural damage to the aircraft which is the most undesirable situation," said EVA Air President Clay Sun. "We believe that joining Turbulence Aware will help pilots and dispatchers to analyze real-time data, plan and choose appropriate flight paths to avoid areas with higher turbulence risks, and ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft." "We are delighted to have EVA Air join Turbulence Aware to further enhance the capabilities of crew and dispatchers around the world to improve flight safety, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort," said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. "With the data reported by each airline, we can provide flight crews and dispatchers with a clearer picture, making the platform more helpful in reducing the impact of turbulence. In 2024, participating airlines generated a total of 51.8 million turbulence reports, a significant increase of 35% from 2023, which will be very beneficial in reducing the damage caused by turbulence." The platform currently includes 28 airlines sharing reports from over 2,700 aircraft. Once the platform compiles the data, it delivers real-time turbulence information to pilots through images, enabling them to make timely route adjustments and avoid affected areas. EVA Air will initially deploy a total of 33 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to participate in collecting and reporting data. IATA is a non-governmental organization that represents the global airline industry. It has approximately 350 airline members, accounting for more than 80% of global air transport volume, and EVA Air is a proud member. The association aims to support several aviation activities and assist in formulating key aviation industry policies. About EVA Air: A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan's first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company of global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EVA Airways Corporation Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
21 hours ago
- Business
JAL Opens Narita-Chicago Route
News from Japan Economy Jun 2, 2025 13:20 (JST) Narita, Chiba Pref., June 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan Airlines opened a new route between Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, and Chicago on Saturday. The Japanese airline uses a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with 244 seats on one round trip per day between Narita and Chicago. The launch came five years after JAL transferred its Chicago route to Tokyo's Haneda Airport from Narita. With the addition of the new route, the airline now operates two daily flights between the Tokyo area and Chicago. JAL hopes that the new route will play a significant role as it expects growing demand for flights between Southeast Asia and India, and North America via Narita, company officials said. The officials also said the new route offers great convenience for transit in North America as American Airlines, a JAL partner, uses Chicago as a hub airport. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Scroll.in
3 days ago
- Business
- Scroll.in
IndiGo granted ‘last and final' extension to end agreement with Turkish Airlines
The Union government on Friday gave Indian carrier IndiGo a ' one-time last and final ' three-month extension to end its leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines, reported The Indian Express. IndiGo operates two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on a damp lease agreement from Turkish Airlines. It uses the aircraft for direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul. Under the agreement, Turkish Airlines supplies the aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance, while IndiGo handles ticket sales and marketing of the service. The Indian carrier had requested a six-month extension of the agreement, which the Union government rejected. This came against the backdrop of Ankara's support for Islamabad during heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, and amid reports that Pakistan used Turkish-made drones during the conflict. IndiGo was given the three-month extension, which came just a day before the agreement was set to expire, 'based on the undertaking from the airline that they will terminate the lease with Turkish Airlines within this extension period, and shall not seek any further extension for these operations', a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. The two airlines had signed the damp lease agreement in 2023. IndiGo also has a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines since 2018. A codeshare agreement allows airlines to sell seats on each other's flights. This allows airlines to offer flights to destinations they do not directly operate, expanding their network and customer base without increasing their fleet. Amid worsening India-Turkey relations, IndiGo had stated that its agreements with Turkish Airlines are fully aligned with Indian laws and regulations, The Indian Express reported. 'If there are any changes in the framework, we will naturally adjust our operations to stay aligned,' IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers said earlier in the day, according to Business Standard.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DGCA cuts short Indigo's Turkish aircraft lease pact
India's aviation regulator granted IndiGo only a three-month extension to operate two Turkish Airlines aircraft under a damp lease arrangement, instead of the six it sought, amid close scrutiny of Turkish companies following Ankara's military support to Pakistan during the recent conflict. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Friday that it extended the lease of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft until August 31, but made clear this would be the final extension. 'In order to avoid passenger inconvenience due to immediate flight disruption, Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months,' the DGCA said in a statement, adding that the airline must terminate the arrangement within this period and 'shall not seek any further extension.' In the aftermath of Turkey's support to Pakistan, India revoked the security clearance of Turkish-founded ground handling firm Celebi Aviation, citing national security concerns, affecting operations at nine major airports. Celebi has sued the government and a decision is pending in the Delhi high court. IndiGo had requested a six-month extension for the aircraft, which were originally leased until May 31, but regulators granted only half that period. The airline leased these planes in November last year under a damp lease arrangement, where Turkish Airlines provides the aircraft and flight crew while IndiGo supplies cabin crew and handles other operational aspects. HT reached out to IndiGo for a response but did not get one as of going to print. Earlier, IndiGo's chief executive spoke on the company's Turkey-related operations, though did not specifically mention the issue of the jets. 'Flights between India and Türkiye are governed within the bilateral air service agreement. We are compliant today and we will continue to comply with any government regulations,' said Pieter Elbers, IndiGo's chief executive officer, speaking ahead of the International Air Transport Association summit in India. The damp lease arrangement has allowed IndiGo to operate wide-body aircraft for international routes without immediately training its own pilots on the Boeing 777-300ER type. Elbers separately announced that IndiGo plans to launch direct flights to eight new international destinations within the current financial year, including four to Central Asia. The airline has faced operational constraints due to Pakistan's closure of its airspace to Indian carriers in April, forcing IndiGo to temporarily suspend operations to Tashkent and Almaty due to extended flight times and operational costs. When asked about operations to Central Asia given the airspace restrictions, Elbers said the airline was evaluating departure cities within India.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
DGCA Orders IndiGo to End Boeing Damp Lease with Turkish Airlines Amid Security Concerns, ET Infra
Advt Advt By , ETInfra NEW DELHI: India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ), has dictated to India's largest airline IndiGo to terminate its Boeing aircraft damp lease agreement with Turkish Airlines by August damp lease of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft by Indigo Airlines from Turkish Airlines was set to expire on Saturday but the same has been extended by the regulator till August 31 in order to avoid passenger inconvenience.'Indigo is currently operating two B777-300ER aircraft under damp lease from Turkish Airlines, which was permitted up to 31.05.2025. Indigo requested for a further extension of the same for another six months, which was not agreed to,' the DGCA said in a statement.'However, in order to avoid passenger inconvenience due to immediate flight disruption, Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to 31.08.2025 for these damp leased aircraft, based on the undertaking from the airline that, they will terminate the damp lease with Turkish Airlines within this extension period, and shall not seek any further extension for these operations,' the statement further had earlier opted to operate Boeing 777 aircraft to Istanbul on a damp lease from Turkish Airlines due to capacity shortage and supply chain issues in the aviation industry. The agreement helped IndiGo to gain experience on operating wide-bodied aircraft and undertaking long-haul diktat from the regulator has come after the security clearance to Turkish origin ground handling firm Celebi was revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security after Turkey 's military and diplomatic support to Pakistan against India during ' Operation Sindoor ' raised national security concerns. Celebi operated at nine Indian airports and also provided ground handling services for Indian military and government is a key market for IndiGo and the airline has relied on its partnership with Turkish Airlines, including aircraft damp lease and codeshare pact, to expand its reach in the continent.
