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Melbourne, FL., January 19th, 2023: The Phenom 300MED, has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Phenom 300MED is a unique Medevac solution for the Phenom 300 series aircraft, the world’s best-selling light jet, for ten consecutive years. The STC was performed at Embraer’s Service Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will be operated by the launch customer, on-demand charter operator Grandview Aviation. “We are pleased to announce the certification of the Phenom 300MED by the FAA and EASA,” said Marsha Woelber, Vice-President of Worldwide Executive Jets Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales, Embraer Service & Support. “The Medevac solution provides superior value, benefiting from a market-leading product such as the Phenom 300 series, combining its unique capabilities with a fully-comprehensive medical solution.” The Phenom 300MED aeromedical interior was specified by Embraer and developed and certified by engineering services provider umlaut, part of Accenture, utilizing Aerolite equipment. Aerolite developed the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specifically for the Phenom 300MED. As per the certification requirements, umlaut conducted an evacuation test to confirm two fully disabled patients could be evacuated. The Medevac solution, which is available for new and in-service aircraft, is exclusively installed by Embraer’s top-ranked Services & Support organization, ensuring the highest quality, reliability, and service experience direct from the manufacturer. The Phenom 300MED benefits from the platform’s heritage of best-in-class cabin pressurization, low operating costs, high mission flexibility, state-of-the-art avionics, plus its speed and range capabilities. With a best-in-class cabin altitude of 6,600 feet, passengers and crew enjoy more oxygen in the cabin. This feature equates to a healthier flight experience, which is essential for medical staff and patient care. Embraer and umlaut developed a comprehensive set of configuration alternatives for the Phenom 300MED. These configuration alternatives include either one or two stretchers, the ability to carry an incubator, and additional medical equipment. The aircraft also features hospital-grade trim and finishing. As a purpose-built Medevac solution, created in collaboration with the leading companies in the industry, the Phenom 300MED is designed to be quickly and easily configured to meet the various needs of both healthcare providers and patients. The aircraft is also designed with agility in mind, able to convert between an executive and a Medevac interior in as little as 5 hours. The aircraft is further distinguished by the integration of Aerolite medical equipment. Aerolite is a leader in the design, engineering, production, and installation of Air Medical interiors. With over 500 Medevac interiors delivered, the company offers the ideal blend of equipment for the mission.

Mumbai, 8th Jan, 2023: AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India, announced the launch of its#TimeToTravel sale, offering a flat 23% off across the AirAsia India domestic network. The offer is applicable on bookings made till 11th January 2023 for travel between 24th January and 30th September 2023. The airline extended this offer for bookings made on its website www.airasia.co.in, mobile app and other major booking channels. As part of ongoing loyalty benefits, NeuPass members booking through Tata Neu and on the airline website and app also earn up to 8% NeuCoins. The airline announced the ‘#TimeToTravel’ sale to encourage and enable people to fulfill their 2023 travel resolutions. People will have the opportunity to plan their travel to a variety of popular and off-beat destinations, including the balmy beaches of Goa, the picturesque mountains of Srinagar, the beautiful landscapes of Guwahati and Imphal in the North-East and the alluring backwaters of Kochi in Kerala. The AirAsia India network offers over 50 direct and 100 connecting flights to 18 destinations, catering to business and leisure travelers with the proposition of Gourmair hot meals, all leather seats and its new in-flight experience hub, AirFlix.

Delhi,3rd January 2023: Akasa Air announced its entry into Telangana with the addition of Hyderabad as the 13th destination with flight starting from 25th Jan 2023 onward.The airline will offer daily flights on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Hyderabad-Goa routes. Akasa Air announced Goa as its 12th destination in December 2022 connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai and now with this launch,the airline will offer six daily non-stop flights ex-Goa connecting three cities – Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

New Delhi, 23rd Dec 2022: The 14th edition of ‘Aero India 2023’ will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru (Karnataka) from 13 to 17 February 2023. Registration begins today, 23 December 2022, for media personnel to visit the exhibition and is to be done online on the Aero India 2023 website at this link https://aeroindia.gov.in/registration/media-authentication-form. There is no fee for media registration. Foreign journalists who wish to cover the event would require to be in possession of a valid ‘J visa’. Registration will close on 07 Jan 23. Those who wish to register need the following:- A valid media identity card number, PIB/State accreditation card No.if accredited, and if not, Government issued photo ID card No. A photograph of file size less than 512 Kb. The five-day event will combine a major trade exhibition of the aerospace and defence industries as well as aerial display by IAF. Besides global leaders and big investors in aerospace industry, the show will also see participation by think-tanks from across the world. Aero India will provide a unique opportunity for exchange of information, ideas and new developments in the aviation industry. In addition to giving a fillip to the domestic aviation industry it would further the cause of Make in India. Delegates from over 55 countries and more than 540 exhibitors had participated in Aero India 2021.

New Delhi, 23rd Dec 2022: In view of rapid expansion of air services within India and on international routes to/from India and with the increase in the volume of passenger traffic, it has been noticed that sometimes Airlines downgrade passengers (tickets). For example when a passenger who has booked his ticket on first class, business class or premium economy, is downgraded to a lower class at the time of check-in due to various reasons like unserviceable seats, change of aircraft, overbooking, etc. In order to cater to such situations, DGCA is in the process of amending its Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section-3, Series M Part IV “Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights.” to protect the rights of air travelers affected by downgrading of their ticket. The amendment will allow the passenger, who is downgraded involuntarily from his booked class of ticket, to receive the full value of ticket including taxes as refund from the airline and the airline will carry the passenger free of cost in the next available class. However, this proposal will go through stakeholder consultation and the final regulation shall be published and made applicable afterwards.

New Delhi,15th Dec 2022: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated a direct flight between Mumbai and San Francisco on 15th Dec 2022 through virtual medium.He said that the Civil Aviation Sector in India is on the cusp of a transformation. It only had 74 airports in the first 68 years of India’s independence which has now increased 145 including heliports and water aerodromes. There has been democratisation of the Civil Aviation in the country. From a very low base of close to 63 million travellers in 2013- 14, we have reached 144 million travellers in the year 2019- 20. Similar growth has been experienced from the international side as well. Minister urged Indian carriers to look at increasing international traffic and to get more wide-bodied aircraft to capture the long-haul route market which is currently dominated by international carriers. He also added that the government is in the discussion with major airlines to establish India’s first international hub in Delhi which will have multiplier effect on all sectors of the economy. The flight to be operated by Air India will function thrice weekly flights between Mumbai and San Francisco.

New Delhi, 29th Nov 2022: In order to further expand the connectivity to Northeaster Region, Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia, along with General (Dr) V. K. Singh(Retd.) Minister of State for Civil Aviation inaugurated multiple flights. The connectivity will enhance connectivity in the Northeastern region of India and will help bolster tourism and trade in the region and contribute to the economic development of the states. The Civil Aviation Minister said,” In the last eight years, the government has given unprecedented priority to the Northeastern states. It is the vision of the Prime Minster to provide air connectivity to each corner of the country and we are working in collaboration with each state to materialize it. Not only the major cities but the advanced landing grounds in the remote areas of tier 2 and tier 3 cities will also be connected.” Minister appreciated the state government of Arunachal Pradesh for reducing the VAT on ATF and said that it has resulted in a rapid increase in air connectivity. He assured that not only in the major cities but advanced landing grounds in remote areas will also be connected. He also assured that VijayNagar, Mechuka, and Tuting are under development and will be connected soon.