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.Southwest Airlines has commenced flying a B737Max with a secondary barrier to the flight deck designed to prevent intrusions. This is the first such aircraft in their fleet. It's fascinating to see how the barrier works in this video. #AvGeek

This is beyond distasteful! A Ganpati pandal themed around the Air India crash is not creative. It’s deeply disrespectful to the victims, their families, and the entire aviation community. #AvGeek

.#DelhiNCR's 3rd airport is one step closer to commencing passenger operations. The 1st validation flight at #Noida International Airport - Noida International Airport in #Jewar was conducted today by this IndiGo #A320 which arrived to a water salute. #AvGeek

Here is the first look of Air India's 20th retrofitted and repainted A320neo - VT-EXS. The aircraft ferried to Mumbai today and is scheduled to enter service tomorrow. The new two A320neo - VT-EXR and VT EXH are being retrofitted in Hosur and Nagpur respectively. #AvGeek

India's regional airlines continue to grow from strength to strength. fly91.in's 3rd ATR has arrived in India. The 4th one should follow soon too. The Goa based airline is named after India's International dialling code '91'. #AvGeek

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My Air India flight took off from Chandigarh with all window shades shut except the ones at exit rows. Apparently they are to be shut for all commercial flights departing from/arriving at defence airports in India. Not a flight safety expert but this did not seem safe. #AvGeek

A historic departure. Air India's 777-300ER VT-ALL lifts off from Nagpur today after six years on the ground. Great to see it restored by the teams at Air India and AI Engineering Services Ltd. The aircraft will re-enter commerical service soon. For now, it's out for a test flight. #AvGeek

When passengers start throwing water, shouting and cornering IndiGo staff, we cross a line no delay can justify. These are humans doing their best despite operational challenges. They deserve basic respect, even in moments of frustration. #AvGeek

.Air India's first A350-1000 was spotted by Eurospot in Toulouse while undergoing the rejected takeoff test. Worn out brakes (installed on the aircraft for this test) are slammed at take off speed and the aircraft must come to a complete stop. #AvGeek

.Akasa Air picked its 31st and latest, VT-YBH, a B737-8-200, to operate its inaugural flight to Mumbai’s brand new Navi Mumbai Airport today. Video taken as it pulled onto the stand. Compared to the standard B737-8, the -8-200 has an extra pair of aft exit doors. #AvGeek

Love the sleek white livery of the 2 x Government of India B777-300ER. The bold Bharat and भारत make it stand out from afar. Seen here is K7067 (ex - Air India VT-ALW) in Tianjin. Sister ship K7066 (ex - VT-ALV) wears the same livery. #AvGeek

Rare double sighting! Two Ilyushin Il-78M tankers of the Indian Air Force seen together in Toulouse, thanks to Eurospot. These aircraft are there to provide refueling for the Sukhoi Su-30 during their journey back to India. #AvGeek

The end of an era ! Here is Air India's #B747 bearing registration mark N940AS (erstwhile VT-EVA) departing from #Mumbai - Mumbai Airport earlier today for #Seattle. Thank you for the memories and your service my lady 🙌 #AvGeek

#TeamIndia's win of the #T20WorldCup2024 being celebrated 40,000 ft in the air on a @airvistara flight enroute #London ! My friend Hardeep Singh (in yellow watching the match on his laptop) just sent me this. You have got to love In-flight WiFi ! #AvGeek #PaxEx

On vacation in Mauritius, but the real treat? Spotting this 9 year old Emirates A380 - A6-EUA taking off right in front of me - filmed today from a sugarcane field by the runway. The sound, the size, the grace - Airbus, you absolute legend. Long live the King 🙌 #AvGeek

.Delta today confirmed it will be returning to India with a non-stop service between Atlanta and Delhi. I expect them to use the A350-1000 for this service. The last B777-200LR Delta departure from Mumbai on 30.10.20 was operated by the Spirit of Delta. #AvGeek

The cat’s finally out of the bag! After teasing their new cabin on their retrofitted B737Max for weeks, Air India Express has officially unveiled it today. VT-BWD is the 1st Max to be retrofitted. 49 remaining B737Max will follow. Looks rather nice. #AvGeek

.Air India's A350 will make its New Jersey debut tonight. It's fleet of 6 x A350-900 will now operate from Delhi: 2 x daily to London; 1 x daily to New York JFK; 5 x weekly to Newark; and 1 x daily to Hyderabad (AI544/840 - only domestic flights). #AvGeek

Delhi NCR's 3rd airport will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th March 2026. Noida International Airport's T1 can handle 12 million pax a year. It's Code F runway is equipped to handle the largest aircraft currently operating. #AvGeek

The 24th retrofitted Air India A320neo - VT-CIE re-entered service today. The new 3 class layout can now be found on VT-RTT, RTU, RTJ, RTV, RTW, RTX, RTK, RTL, RTS, RTY, RTZ, RTM, RTN, RIO, EXN, EXP, EXQ, EXG, EXF, EXS, EXH, EXT, EXR and CIE. #AvGeek

Today is a red letter day as Srinagar is finally connected by rail to the rest of India. How about I take an A320 to Jammu; Vande Bharat to Srinagar which crosses the iconic Chenab Bridge; and an A320 from SXR to Delhi. Sounds like a plan 😎 #AvGeek

This video captures the extent of #DelhiFog and what aviators are having to deal with while landing in #Delhi - Delhi Airport today. This was a CAT IIIB auto landing. The acumen of the pilots and the sheer brilliance of technology cannot be understated. #AvGeek

This heartwarming film from British Airways celebrating 100 years of flying to India is a real tear jerker. India has always been a key part of their network. As on date, India is the airlines 2nd biggest market in the world. #AvGeek #PaxEx