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DGCA nod not needed by chartered operators, says Jayant Sinha

JD(S) had on Thursday alleged that chartered flights were denied permission by the DGCA at the last minute.

19 May 2018 2:15 AM

The civil aviation ministry is in final stages of formulating the drone policy and it is expected to be released shortly, Union Minister Jayant Sinha said on Wednesday.

Govt to shortly come out with drone policy, says Sinha

Aviation regulator DGCA had in October 2014 restricted the use of drones and unmanned aircraft system by civilians.

16 May 2018 1:35 PM

AAI had invited the bids on behalf of the government to offer Jaipur and Ahmedabad airports to private parties for their management. (Representational Image)

Partial privatisation plan of Ahmedabad, Jaipur airports

Uncertainties deter foreign players; blow to the government ahead of Air India sale.

30 Apr 2018 8:39 AM

Air India unions has said that it will take up the issue with the PMO and the civil aviation ministry, among others.

Potential bidders 'arm twisting' govt on Air India sale: Unions

Probable bidders are using "arm twisting tactics" to force the government sell the national carrier for cheap.

11 Apr 2018 5:25 PM

The debt-laden carrier has over 21,000 employees, including more than 11,000 on permanent rolls.

Air India delays payment of March salaries

Air India spokesperson said salaries for March are likely to be paid by Thursday.

04 Apr 2018 9:22 AM

The information memorandum said the transaction will involve Air India, its low cost arm Air India Express and Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd. (Photo: File)

Govt plans to sell 76 pc stake in Air India, transfer management control

The Civil Aviation Ministry has sought Expression of Interest for the stake sale in the loss-making carrier and two of its subsidiaries.

28 Mar 2018 6:58 PM

In her letter, Ponnusami has claimed that she has been denied her basic rights because of her gender. (Photo: Twitter/@shanavibewitch)

Denied job in Air India, transwoman writes to Prez pleading death

She wrote in the letter that in the absence of a job she cannot make her ends meet and, therefore, is requesting mercy killing.

13 Feb 2018 8:26 PM

Union Minister Jayant Sinha. (Photo: PTI)

Drone regulations likely to be out in 2 months: Sinha

Aviation regulator DGCA had in Oct 2014 restricted use of drones and unmanned aircraft system by civilians.

15 Dec 2017 3:24 PM

Director of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport Atul Dikshit welcomes Union minister for civil aviation P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju during the inauguration ceremony of 15-MW solar power plant at NSCBI Airport. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

‘Vision is to make 200-MW solar power in airport’

AAI has entered into an agreement with private power utility CESC (DISCOM) for supplying excess power to the grid.

06 Dec 2017 1:11 AM

AirAsia India, however, said in a statement that the passenger verbally abused a senior cabin crew after she was asked to switch off her mobile phone. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Felt like terrorist: Woman accuses AirAsia crew in B'luru of sexual harassment

AirAsia India has denied the charge and said it dealt with the incident as per laid down procedure.

11 Nov 2017 2:06 PM

The transgender in her PIL claimed that the airline refused to consider her for a job because of her gender. (Photo: File)

Air India rejects aspiring transgender air-hostess, SC questions why

Supreme Court seeks response asking why the Air India recruitment application has no space for the third gender.

06 Nov 2017 4:17 PM

Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving license may become mandatory while booking flight tickets.

No Fly List: Aadhaar, PAN may become mandatory for booking flight tickets

The final rules regarding 'No Fly List' will be finalised on Friday by the ministry of civil aviation.

07 Sep 2017 3:08 PM

The airline has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore.

Air India delays payment of July salaries

Government working on the modalities for divesting stake in the national carrier.

04 Aug 2017 4:06 PM

At present, at least three domestic carriers have foreign airlines as partners.

IB raises red flag over allowing 100 pc FDI in domestic airlines

Allowing foreign players to fully own domestic carriers might pose threat to national security.

12 Jul 2017 10:32 AM

Govt to give more power to DGCA

The powers will help DGCA to impose penalties for violations.

28 May 2017 1:19 PM

Centre may connect UDAN flights to more smaller cities

Civil Aviation Ministry considering to fly fixed wing planes on routes under 150 km in certain areas.

25 May 2017 1:26 PM

f the amendments go through, RCS air-traffic on routes such as the one from Lucknow to Varanasi (which happens to be PM Narendra Modi’s constituency) may receive a boost.

Changes to aviation plan on anvil

Centre move on Regional Connectivity Scheme may lead to economic viability

25 May 2017 4:17 AM

Officials had asked the ministries concerned to ensure availability of maintenance funds and make budgetary changes for VVIP flights.

Govt owes Rs 451.75 crore to Air India

Air India keeps three Boieng 747-400 aircraft for running chartered services for the president, vice president and the prime minister.

10 May 2017 5:28 PM

Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani. (Photo: Twitter)

Air India vows action on errant cabin crew

The civil aviation ministry is worried that genuine complaints by passengers may be unfairly termed as unruly behaviour.

07 May 2017 1:26 AM

The incident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Ministry's apex probe body -- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

Near collision of Vistara, Jet planes, ministry launches probe

Vistara spokesperson said its aircraft took off only after it had the required permission form the ATC.

06 May 2017 3:15 PM

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