In Brief

East West To Fly Again By Year-End
After almost a decade, East-West Airlines hopes to take wings again by the end of this year. The airline is in the process of renewing its license soon.

‘Our Target Is To Increase The Aircraft Fleet From 24 To 60 In Five Years’
Ronojoy Dutta, president, Air Sahara in an exclusive meeting with select travel trade partners and the media, talks about major developments with regards to the airline.

Etihad Airways To Focus On Aircraft Acquisitions Starting October
Having established their mark in the Indian aviation scenario, Etihad Airways has new plans lined up in the coming months. Says Charles Phelps-Penry, general manager - South Asia, Etihad Airways, "In a recent development, we have launched a revamped website which portrays different facets of the destination.

Air Passengers Association of India Opens Mumbai Office
Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) recently inaugurated its Mumbai office as part of its plans to go national. The Chennai-based body is aimed at providing service to the Indian air passengers both at the macro and the individual level.

Finnair Plans India Operations From October 2006
In a recent development, Finnair has expressed its intent to fly to the Indian sub-continent from October 2006. Disclosing details, Taina Tornstrom, director, sales, Spain and Portugal, Finnair says, "Globally, we operate to eight destinations in Asia and India certainly shows new growth potential.

Qatar Airways Announces Three New Routes
Qatar Airways has announced its route expansion programme over the next few months with three destinations joining the airline's growing global network from its hub in Doha.

India, Berlin Direct Flight Underway
With Berlin Tourism Board making its presence felt in the Indian market by the appointment of Bird Group as its representative in India, it is looking at a direct flight between Berlin and India too.