Industrials

IndiGo, an Indian airline, recently placed an order for 30 A350-900 widebody aircraft from Airbus, a move that will enable the airline to operate non-stop long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights. This significant aircraft order is in line with other Indian carriers' endeavors to expand their fleets to meet the increasing demand in India's air travel market.

A recent report from aviation consultancy CAPA India revealed that Indian airlines will need approximately 60 additional wide-body aircraft by the financial year 2032 to meet the growing demand for long and ultra-long haul flights. Presently, only Air India and Vistara operate wide-body planes in the country.

Veselin Nalbantov, Deputy Chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, pointed out a significant increase in funding for salaries in the tourism sector in Bulgaria but highlighted the challenge of a lack of staff. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive policy to address the issue of staff shortages, noting that many workers are going abroad due to wage discrepancies.

Train services across Britain will face major disruptions in early May due to a series of 24-hour strikes by the Aslef union, impacting commuters and travelers nationwide. The strikes are part of a prolonged pay dispute, with Aslef highlighting the lack of pay increases for train drivers over the past five years.

The former England football star, John Barnes, has been disqualified from serving as a company director for three and a half years due to his media firm’s failure to pay taxes amounting to over £190,000. Barnes, who had a successful football career and ventured into entrepreneurial pursuits post-retirement, admitted to financial mismanagement and extravagant spending habits from his playing days.