Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.
Bansal's exit came at a time when some good investment and policy decisions were expected.
Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India.
GMR, GVK have taken up the issue with civil aviation ministry.
In the initial phase, it would concentrate on destinations in south India, and on providing connectivity to small towns.
LIC had evinced interest to purchase the land at Baba Kharak Singh Marg at around Rs 800 crore.
This carbon credit system is expected to generate greater financial viability for regional operators.
Officials differ, say firm should first fly regional.
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.
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
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.
The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.
Limited monopoly period to airline bidding for least subsidy to connect any of 80 Tier-III cities.
The railways is also expected to fall short of the freight earnings target, owing to the economic slowdown.
Internal revenue generation only Rs 8,000 crore; planned investment cut 13%
The civil aviation ministry is to issue new route dispersal guidelines this month.
Jet's flights to Abu Dhabi could be used to carry passengers from India headed for the US and Europe.
Grounding increases govt carrier's fuel cost by Rs 40 lakh daily, forces changes in schedules.
Star Alliance is generally reluctant to partner with Gulf airlines, partnering with Air India is the only option for the alliance to enter the Indian market, said a senior Air India executive, who also asked not to be named.
Indian and global construction companies vying for Rs 12,000 crore worth of civil works for Dedicated Freight Corridor.
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