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IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The IAF transport aircraft landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat with over 120 people including officials and security personnel from the embassy.

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Kerala Home minister Ramesh Chennithala said an inquiry has been ordered.

Kozhikode airport resumes ops after CISF-AAI clash kills jawan

Kozhikode airport resumes ops after CISF-AAI clash kills jawan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The Kozhikode international airport at nearby Karipur in Mallapuram district of Kerala, which had been temporarily shutdown after violence erupted on Wednesday night following the death of a Central Industrial Security Force jawan, began operations on Thursday morning with arrival of two flights.

Branson to meet Thackeray over Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop project

Branson to meet Thackeray over Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

British billionaire Richard Branson on Wednesday said he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to clear "misunderstandings" and gauge the new administrations interest in the $10 billion Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop project.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Ready for talks, but pilots should withdraw strike first: Govt

Ready for talks, but pilots should withdraw strike first: Govt

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Three international flights of Air India were cancelled from here and Mumbai as the agitation by a section of pilots entered the second day on Wednesday.

Sena defends Gaikwad, says blaming politicians is now a fashion

Sena defends Gaikwad, says blaming politicians is now a fashion

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The Sena also asked why the government was only talking about discipline while flying and not on the ground as well, and why the Centre does not threaten to dissolve a state assembly when there is even one incident of farmer suicide.

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei province, in December and has now spread across the globe. The Chinese authorities are trying to contain the epidemic while other countries, including India, are working on plans to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.

Jet Airways fails to attract new bidders

Jet Airways fails to attract new bidders

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

There are only three entities left in the fray now - Russian Fund Treasury RA Partners, Panama-based investment firm Avantulo Group and South American conglomerate Synergy Group Corp.

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is looking at how best it can sort out the issue arising out of New Delhi being ordered to return $1.2 billion plus interest and cost to UK's Cairn Energy Plc. The government, which participated in an international arbitration brought by the Scottish firm against being taxed retrospectively, has appealed against The Hague based tribunal's ruling asking the government to return the value of shares expropriated and liquidated, tax refunds withheld and dividend seized to recover a wrongly levied retroactive tax demand.

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The IAF pilots, who are middle-aged, are willing to fly any number of hours, as they are keen to make quick money before they retire

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Sena has not supported Gaikwad's act but senior party leaders have expressed reservations over the airlines' action against him

Star Alliance satisfied with AI preparations for membership

Star Alliance satisfied with AI preparations for membership

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Finalisation of the date for joining the elite club will be decided only by Air India, Star Alliance vice-president for corporate office, Christian Klick, told reporters here during a media interaction.

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

After the August 10 deadline, South American conglomerate Synergy Group Corp reportedly evinced interest in the airline, forcing the RP to seek lenders' nod to extend the deadline to August 31. The Synergy Group owns a majority in Colombian carrier Avianca Holdings, which has a codeshare partnership with the state-run Air India.

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Civil Aviation minister says that certain regulations restricting the growth in the aviation sector needs to be re-looked to attract investments.

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Out of nearly 30 public sector undertakings and assets under 'strategic sale' plan, only the ONGC-HPCL plan has been completed

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The complaint was lodged by Mumbai-based Express Industry Council of India, which represented major express courier and cargo companies such as DTDC, Aramex India, Blue Dart, DHL Express, GATI and First Flight.

Economy travel: Pilots to meet AI chairman

Economy travel: Pilots to meet AI chairman

Rediff.com26 May 2009

"We are meeting the chairman on Thursday to express our view point on his recent directive, barring Air India staff from travelling in business-class/first-class," an Indian Pilots Guild member said. The IGP is opposed to the move on the ground that it would not fetch any financial benefits to the national carrier, the pilot said, adding, "During the meet, IPG would offer alternative strategies which will result in effective means of controlling costs and boosting revenue."

Brazil's Embraer eyes Indian skies

Brazil's Embraer eyes Indian skies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

One of the arrangements the Indian government is considering is a tie-up with a sovereign fund to finance the Embraer deal.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Big-ticket property deals hit in Mumbai

Big-ticket property deals hit in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Air India's plans to lease its headquarters in Nariman Point has been hit.

Pak won't open airspace till India withdraws jets from forward bases

Pak won't open airspace till India withdraws jets from forward bases

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

"The Indian government approached asking us to open the airspace. We conveyed our concerns that first India must withdraw its fighter planes placed forward," Nusrat told the committee.

Airlines can't be forced to fly on unviable routes, say experts

Airlines can't be forced to fly on unviable routes, say experts

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The apex court asked the government to get back by March 9 about the policy.

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Nine people died and several others were reported missing as a string of landslips triggered by heavy downpour battered Idukki and adjoining districts of Kerala on Monday.

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

IndiGo, other cariers under CCI scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The other three airlines that have been probed in this matter are SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India

34 sacked AI pilots keen to resume duty

34 sacked AI pilots keen to resume duty

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

After the sacking of 101 pilots during the recent 58-day strike, Air India on Friday said it has received representations from 34 of them expressing willingness to join duty.

CCI imposes Rs 258 cr fine on Jet, IndiGo and SpiceJet

CCI imposes Rs 258 cr fine on Jet, IndiGo and SpiceJet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The airlines were penalised for 'concerted action in fixing and revising Fuel Surcharge (FSC) for transporting cargo.'

The soft power that India ignores

The soft power that India ignores

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The spin-offs from providing some sort of formal training for the hospitality business are huge.

Ajit Singh under attack in Lok Sabha

Ajit Singh under attack in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Concern was expressed in the Lok Sabha over continuation of strike by Air India pilots, with Opposition members targeting Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh for his statements outside Parliament indicating privatisation of the national carrier.

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

He stressed that there was no need to bring the legislation as it was "anti-democratic" and "divided people on the basis of religion". "There is a constitutional crisis. You cannot ignore state governments. You have to take them into confidence," Sinha said when asked about resolutions passed by states against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Airlines may import fuel jointly

Airlines may import fuel jointly

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Aviation companies plan to join hands for importing aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in a bid to bring down their fuel bills.

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Israel has broken its tourism record of Indian arrivals for the second consecutive year!

AI to lease 2 major buildings; may get Rs 500 cr

AI to lease 2 major buildings; may get Rs 500 cr

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

The national carrier recently invited expressions of interest to appoint a real estate firm to advice it on the deal.

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

At present, bank depositors get an insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh on their amount by the Deposit Insurance and credit Guarantee Corporation.

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are many among us who will feel content and proud if occasion rises for us to hear his name on a flight announcement,' says Nikita Puri.

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Air-India on Saturday launched a new long haul flight from Delhi connecting Dhaka, Kolkata and London, with Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed saying it would go a long way in strengthening Indo-Bangla relations.

Over 130 tech problems in Dreamliner fleet since induction

Over 130 tech problems in Dreamliner fleet since induction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

All these problems were fixed by the airline's and Boeing's technical teams, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat

Cargo biz in India set to boom

Cargo biz in India set to boom

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Air Cargo Express, with its dedicated fleet of ATRs, is also supposed to start operations this year. Reliance Retail is also considering starting a cargo airline for its supply chain.