News for '-a-380'

Big guns eye Navi Mumbai airport

Big guns eye Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The Ambani brothers, Tata group, GVK Group, GMR Group and Larsen & Toubro are among the top players bidding for the greenfield Navi Mumbai airport, the second airport project in Mumbai.

Airbus' Superjumbo to fly to India in May

Airbus' Superjumbo to fly to India in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

The world's largest passenger aircraft, Airbus' A-380, would make its maiden flight to India on May seven and spend three days romancing the Indian skies.

World's largest jetliners to debut in US

World's largest jetliners to debut in US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The John F Kennedy Airport will receive the plane from Frankfurt, Germany, with Lufthansa's frequent flyers, reporters and news crews on board in the test flight to the United States before it starts commercial operations.

Kingfisher seeks damage for delay in delivery

Kingfisher seeks damage for delay in delivery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Kingfisher was the first Indian airline to place orders for five A-380 in June 2005 with Airbus.

Asia's largest runway for Delhi airport

Asia's largest runway for Delhi airport

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

With an eye on the 2010 Commonwealth Games, DIAL will augment the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 16.24 million to 37 million.

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

It would offer 15% discount to its premium economy class passengers bound for the US from India.

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The DGCA, the ministry of civil aviation, Air India, the Airports Authority, all of them together form what I call an organised syndicate' 'In India, it is a fashion to blame the pilot because then nobody asks questions about the incompetence and grave negligence of this State-run syndicate.'

World's 10 safest airlines

World's 10 safest airlines

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Five decades ago, 87 plane crashes took away the lives of 1,597 people.

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Rediff.com8 May 2007

'He proved it once again when he reportedly had beer -- and other kinds of liquor -- served on the A380, the big bird from Airbus Industrie on its first flight within India.'

Air Deccan not up for sale: Gopinath

Air Deccan not up for sale: Gopinath

Rediff.com8 May 2007

If Vijay Mallya wants to buy the moon, I will only say, if wishes were horses...Even if Mallya wanted to acquire, Air Deccan is not up for sale. It has been built with a longer vision."

Join Virgin 100 mile club, fly into space

Join Virgin 100 mile club, fly into space

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Become a member of the 100 mile club and redeem it in the blue yonder.

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

On Demand Mobile Visa service is launched by VFS Global and UK Visas and Immigration.

Airbus plans training centre in India

Airbus plans training centre in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

European aircraft maker Airbus on Tuesday said it is planning to set up a training centre in India and announced expansion of its tie-up with Bangalore-based VidhyaCom Technologies to provide engineering services and illustrations for the double-deck

Mallya plans Kingfisher University

Mallya plans Kingfisher University

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

World's largest passenger jet takes off!

World's largest passenger jet takes off!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

About 50,000 spectators, officials, spectators and mediapersons cheered as the 308 tonne plane, designed to pose a major challenge to the Boeing 747, flew on its maiden flight.

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

World's largest cargo aircraft turns 20!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

One of the world's largest cargo carriers, A300-600ST aircraft is celebrating its 20th birthday.

Indian shooters way off mark

Indian shooters way off mark

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Harven Srao turned in the best performance among the Indians at the ISSF World Cup in Milan, though he could only place 19th in the 10m Air Pistol.

Katrina Kaif is the brand ambassador of the stunning Jaguar XE

Katrina Kaif is the brand ambassador of the stunning Jaguar XE

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Sporting a price tag of Rs 39.5 lakh, Jaguar XE is the most affordable Jaguar in the Indian market. Photographs: Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com at the Auto Expo.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

Emirates airline makes Wi-Fi available on 106 of its aircraft

Emirates airline makes Wi-Fi available on 106 of its aircraft

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

In 2014, about 650,000 customers used Emirates' Wi-Fi service on board.

Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020

Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Airbus' own centre in Bangalore for engineering has got more than 350 engineers working in core engineering function.

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earlier aircraft did not have a first class

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.

Monthly passenger traffic at Mumbai airport tops 3 million in Oct

Monthly passenger traffic at Mumbai airport tops 3 million in Oct

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson, the airport handled 3.04 million passengers in October and 3.15 million passengers in May. In December 2013, 2.9 million passengers passed through the Mumbai airport.

Kolkata, Chennai airports unlikely to be privatised

Kolkata, Chennai airports unlikely to be privatised

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The airports were refurbished at the cost of Rs 2,325 cr and Rs 2,015 cr respectively but there have been various complaints.

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Bonjour Modi! Best moments from PM's France visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Top moments from PM Modi's France visit

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Vistara launch may get delayed by a couple of months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The airline, which is slated to get its first Airbus A-320 soon, had earlier announced plans to start operations in October.

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Eating out was never so much fun and seldom so strange.

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Jet Airways remains the number one airline serving foreign routes.

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Ninety years later, BA counts the country as its second-biggest overseas market after the US.

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Airbus recently bagged large orders from Indian airlines such as Indigo and Go Air.

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government has given environment clearance to five projects since it took charge on May 26.

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.