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'Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage'


Have you ever heard of an airline's business class seat being developed inside a garage? That's what...

Jet-Etihad deal: Corp Affairs, Civil Aviation Min raise concerns


Jet Airways and Etihad may have to re-work the ownership structure proposed in the Rs 2,058 crore d...

'Govt may abolish charges on airlines linking small towns'


In a bid to encourage air connectivity to small towns, Civil Aviation Ministry is considering doing ...

'Govt looking into foreign airlines' demand of traffic rights'


The Civil Aviation Ministry is evaluating demands by various foreign airlines to enhance bilateral a...

Air India expects 20% hike in revenue in 2013-14: Ajit Singh


Beleaguered Air India's fortunes seem to be shoring up with the airline estimating that its total re...

India remains opposed to EU`s emission norms


Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday said India remains opposed to the European Union`s emis...

Govt mulls putting cap on preferred seats on airlines


The recent 'unbundling' of some services such as seat preferences or meals on board might be helping...

Limit number of privileged seats: Govt to airlines


The Civil Aviation Ministry today asked all airlines to limit the number of `privileged` seats for w...

Ministry asks airlines to limit number of 'privileged' seats


The Civil Aviation Ministry on Friday asked all airlines to limit the number of 'privileged' seats f...

Air India losses expected to come down by Rs 1,200 cr


The airline has incurred Rs.5,198.55 crore worth of net losses for the last fiscal from a net loss o...

Govt to set up inter-ministerial panel on aviation


The government Friday said the inter-ministerial group (IMG) on avitation will suggest various measu...

AirAsia's application to be cleared soon: Ajit Singh


Civil Aviation Ministry will clear the application of Air Asia India to launch its operations in the...

Routes, time-slots issue: COPU slams Civil Aviation Ministry


In its report tabled in Parliament today, the COPU said it expected the ministry "to clarify th...

Airlines can charge for preferred seats, check-in bags: Govt


In a move that would raise the cost of air travel, the government Monday said it has allowed airline...

AirAsia India files application to launch operations


The newly formed AirAsia India, the Indian arm of Malaysia's low cost carrier AirAsia, has filed an ...

India, Abu Dhabi enhance weekly air seat capacity to 50,000


India and the UAE Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding on air services, enhancing the week...

Cautious approach towards Indian carriers by leasing cos: CAPA


Major aircraft leasing companies and financers have started adopting a cautious approach towards Ind...

Govt scraps control over aircraft purchases by local airlines


The Civil Aviation Ministry today abolished the Aircraft Acquisition Committee (AAC) which used to p...

Aviation ministry planning to revive Juhu airport: Ajit Singh


With air traffic at the Mumbai airport rising and the proposed Navi Mumbai airport getting delayed, ...

AAI to release deregistered KFA planes after govt nod


State-owned airport operator AAI will release the deregistered leased aircraft of the grounded Kingf...

ICAO has raised objections but no safety audit report yet: DGCA


UN aviation watchdog ICAO had raised objections on licensing procedures for non-scheduled operators ...

15 firms approaches govt to start regional airlines services


Since 2010, the Civil Aviation Ministry has granted permission to nine companies to begin their serv...

Airlines term mishaps minor but are you safe?


The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations’ aviation watchdog, in a co...

Clear all dues before seeking licence renewal: DGCA to KFA


Aviation regulator DGCA wants grounded Kingfisher Airlines to clear all dues, including pending sala...

AirAsia-Tata JV hits aviation ministry roadblock


A day before the FIPB meeting to look into AirAsia's proposed joint venture to launch a new airline ...

India, US to ink accord to strengthen aviation security


"The draft is ready and once it is approved by the Indian authorities and the Cabinet, the gove...

Jet Airways seeks to buy 6 Kingfisher Airlines slots


With the government withdrawing Kingfisher Airlines' international flying rights and domestic slots,...

Jet Airways, Air India had maximum flight diversions since 2012: Govt


Jet Airways and Air India may have the maximum number of CAT-III trained pilots, but these two airli...

Air India steps to raise money for turn around


Apart from leasing its headquarters building in Mumbai, cash-strapped Air India has identified some ...

Civil aviation has emerged a major driver of economic growth


Inaugurating a Rs 30 crore terminal at the Airport near here, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh sai...

Bangalore all set to host largest air show in Asia


Aero India, the largest air show in Asia and one of the world`s most important military aviation exh...

Civil Aviation Ministry 'seeks' Rs 3,500 crore


This would be in addition to Rs 5,000 crore due from the current year, comprising Rs 4,600 as equity...

Govt working on proposal to cap lowest, highest air fares


With air fares soaring in the peak holiday season, the Civil Aviation Ministry is working on a propo...

HC judge writes to civil aviation ministry, Air India


A judge of Allahabad High Court has written to the Union Civil Aviation ministry and Air India raisi...

Kingfisher crisis: Vijay Mallya steps in, meets Civil Aviation Secy


Ahead of submitting a revival plan to aviation regulator DGCA, Kingfisher Airlines Chairman Vijay Ma...

Domestic aviation sector may see recovery in Q3: Report


"While we expect weak Q2 results on account of seasonality, we could see a sharper-than-expecte...

AAI directed not to levy airport dev fee at Kolkata, Chennai


The direction of Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh came amidst the process of fixing tariffs initia...

Salary issue: AI pilots seek Ajit Singh's intervention


Comparing their condition similar to Kingfisher employees, a section of Air India pilots have sought...

CAG observations on Delhi airport erroneous: Civil Aviation Min


It said the process also underwent judicial scrutiny and was validated by the Supreme Court.

Cabinet grants international airport status to five airports


The Civil Aviation Ministry had proposed to grant international airport status to Chaudhary Charan S...

Bill in Parliament to replace aviation regulator DGCA: Govt


Among the measures being considered by the Civil Aviation Ministry is auctioning of some prime-time ...

IndiGo carried maximum number of passengers in Aug


There was a minor increase of 0.5 percent in the total number of passengers carried in January-Augus...

Civil aviation ministry seeks transparency in ATF pricing


The ministry has also urged for open access to oil infrastructure at airports for private and foreig...

Foreign carriers picking up stake; Minister hopes for consensus


With a decision on allowing foreign airlines to pick up 49 percent stake in Indian carriers still in...

Building byelaws around airports simplified


The Civil Aviation ministry has approved changes in the byelaws regulating building activities aroun...

CAG figure on earning from land leased to DIAL misleading: Govt


With CAG stating that potential earning from land leased to Delhi airport operator DIAL could be a w...

Submit foreign operation plans by Aug-end: Min to airlines


The ministry's move comes in the wake of aggressive expansion carried out so far by foreign carriers...

CAG findings on DIAL revenue sharing come in for criticism


The Civil Aviation Ministry and DIAL have already made their submissions to the CAG, challenging sev...

Govt nod to induct Boeing 787 Dreamliners


The government on Friday gave a go-ahead to Air India to induct the much-awaited Boeing 787 Dreamlin...

K N Srivastava new secy in Civil Aviation Ministry


K N Srivastava, Special Secretary and Financial Adviser in the External Affairs Ministry, was on Thu...