Anees Phadnis, Disha Kanwar

Stories by Anees Phadnis, Disha Kanwar

Navi Mumbai airport Phase I cost escalates by 50%

Navi Mumbai airport Phase I cost escalates by 50%

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2018

The deadline for the commercial launch of the Navi Mumbai airport is set at 2021-end

Aspiring pilots move court against Air India

Aspiring pilots move court against Air India

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2015

Air India did not respond to email queries.

Air India tweaks Australia service to cut loss

Air India tweaks Australia service to cut loss

Rediff.com   4 May 2015

The change in schedule will come into effect from May 16

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Bansal aimed to INSULATE fares from POLITICS

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

Bansal's exit came at a time when some good investment and policy decisions were expected.

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India.

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

GMR, GVK have taken up the issue with civil aviation ministry.

AirAsia gears up for hiring

AirAsia gears up for hiring

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

In the initial phase, it would concentrate on destinations in south India, and on providing connectivity to small towns.

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

AI explores Boeing 777 seat reconfiguration

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

The airline flies these wide-body planes to the US, Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia.

Air India deals stuck in land titles

Air India deals stuck in land titles

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2013

LIC had evinced interest to purchase the land at Baba Kharak Singh Marg at around Rs 800 crore.

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

This carbon credit system is expected to generate greater financial viability for regional operators.

Ajit not against AirAsia getting national permit

Ajit not against AirAsia getting national permit

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2013

Officials differ, say firm should first fly regional.

I also know English: Ajit Singh

I also know English: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2013

This was in response to the assertion of some officials of the finance ministry and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion that a strategically placed comma in DIPP's press note on FDI in civil aviation meant foreign airlines were allowed to hold up to 49 per cent stake in existing Indian carriers, as well as new airline companies being set up.

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

Air India's total debt stands at about Rs 43,000 crore. It also has dues worth hundreds of crores to oil companies, airports and vendors

AI to expand presence on regional routes

AI to expand presence on regional routes

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

The state-run carrier will shortly invite bids to replace its fleet of 11 ATR-42s and Bombardier CRJ planes with newer fuel-efficient turbo prop planes to improve its operating result.

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.

Air connectivity policy soon

Air connectivity policy soon

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

Limited monopoly period to airline bidding for least subsidy to connect any of 80 Tier-III cities.

Fare, freight hikes bring little cheer to rlys' finances

Fare, freight hikes bring little cheer to rlys' finances

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

The railways is also expected to fall short of the freight earnings target, owing to the economic slowdown.

Railways cuts spending on metro projects

Railways cuts spending on metro projects

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2013

Internal revenue generation only Rs 8,000 crore; planned investment cut 13%