Air India to shift maintenance work from Turkish firm as it ‘looks to adjust plans’ amid geopolitical tensions

Image used for representative purposes Air India announced its plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, redirecting operations to alternative Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, according to CEO Campbell Wilson. The move comes in light of recent geopolitical developments involving Turkiye.In May, Turkiye voiced support for…

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Oil prices hits four-year low; consumers gain, producers brace for impact

The falling oil prices, influenced by US President Donald Trump‘s policies and OPEC+’s increased output quotas, have pushed crude costs to their lowest since the Covid pandemic, benefiting consumers whilst creating challenges for producers.Brent North Sea crude currently trades below $65, significantly lower than the $120 peak witnessed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The…

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‘We’ll look at how to address it’: IndiGo CEO on complying with DGCA deadline to end Turkish lease

NEW DELHI: IndiGo‘s CEO Pieter Elbers on Sunday addressed the Turkish Airlines agreement termination deadline of August 31 set by the government.“This is the government’s decision and we will comply with the government’s decision. We have the coming month to find a solution for the customers which were booked,” he said.Further talking about the airlines’…

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What is EB-5 visa? With Donald Trump administration cracking down on student visas, Indians explore this route for a path to Green Card

The annual quota for EB-5 vias is restricted, with India allocated roughly 700 visas. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s mounting restrictions on student visas, has many Indians presently in the US and prospective college applicants considering the EB-5 visa route. This visa scheme offers a route to permanent residency or Green Card for foreign…

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