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National hockey Super League

National hockey Super League

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Four institutional teams and the eight winners of the pre-quarter-final league will battle it out in the Super League, beginning on Friday.

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too is covered under ban.

Is IndiGo blocking AirAsia's India plans?

Is IndiGo blocking AirAsia's India plans?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Tony Fernandes had blamed Indian domestic carriers for preventing AirAsia's India launch earlier, too, but this was the first time he named an airline.

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

IATA chief slams GST on overseas air tickets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The GST rate is 5 per cent and 12 per cent on economy and business class tickets, respectively

Fresh equity in IA, A-I sought

Fresh equity in IA, A-I sought

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

At the recently concluded Dubai airshow, Akasa, Rakesh Radheyshyam Jhunjhunwala's new airline, signed a $9 billion deal with American aircraft maker Boeing to buy its 737 MAX planes and a $4 billion one for engines with CFM, a joint venture between GE of the US and Safran of France. Unlike his financial doppelganger Warren Buffett, who divested billions from his airline stock portfolio at the start of the pandemic, Jhunjhunwala is wagering his billions in a brand new airline. The legendary investor bought a roughly 40 per cent stake in SNV Aviation in September, Akasa's holding company, started in March by three former Jet Airways colleagues. With aviation still to recover from its pandemic slump, the big question around his foray into domestic aviation, due to take off in summer 2022, is whether it is another pie in the sky.

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

Rediff.com5 May 2014

FIA has filed two separate petitions challenging the approvals granted to Tata-Airasia and Tata-SIA Airlines deals respectively.

Air Deccan beats Indian, bags No: 2 spot

Air Deccan beats Indian, bags No: 2 spot

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

India's first low cost airline Air Deccan has surpassed state-owned Indian to become the country's number two airlines with a market share of 21.2 per cent as of June this year.

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Besides the major metros, the proposed airline would also connect Srinagar, Patna, Chandigarh and Jammu.

Singapore Airlines plan more flights from India

Singapore Airlines plan more flights from India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The average load factor has been 78-80 per cent from flights originating from Delhi whereas it is 75-85 per cent in flights originating from Mumbai which is really good in the current scenario

Crash-land after the barnstorm

Crash-land after the barnstorm

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

New Delhi, 7 August A strike call and its withdrawal proved an embarrassment for a former senior aviation bureaucrat.

Israel-Hamas conflict: India withdraws from World Cadet Chess

Israel-Hamas conflict: India withdraws from World Cadet Chess

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

India has pulled out of the World Cadet Chess Championship scheduled to be held in Egypt from October 14 to 23 in view of the situation in Gaza

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The aviation regulator is investigating the incidents and both planes, with Pratt and Whitney engines, will fly only when cleared by it, the officials said.

SpiceJet offers 10 lakh tickets for Rs 2,013!

SpiceJet offers 10 lakh tickets for Rs 2,013!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

In a move that could be followed by major Indian airlines, no-frill carrier SpiceJet on Friday slashed air fares substantially by offering a limited-period sale of 10 lakh seats across its domestic network for an all-inclusive fare of Rs 2,013.

Man, sacked for sporting a moustache, moves court

Man, sacked for sporting a moustache, moves court

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

You'll be mistaken as a hijacker, Air India (then Indian Airlines) had told flight purser Victor Joynath De while asking him to snip off his handlebar moustache in 1998. When he refused to trim his moustache which he considers his 'pride', 62-year-old Victor was forced to take compulsory retirement as an assistant manager of Indian Airlines, in 2001.

DGCA issues guidelines to prevent runway incursions, calls for training

DGCA issues guidelines to prevent runway incursions, calls for training

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued specific measures for aviation sector players to mitigate the risk of runway incursions at Indian airports. The measures include activating stop bars by Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) to inform aircraft when not to proceed, establishing contingency plans in case stop bars malfunction, establishing runway safety teams at airports, and conducting comprehensive training programs for pilots, ATC personnel, aircraft maintenance engineers, and airport drivers.

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The accused had urinated on his co-passenger, a woman in her seventies, allegedly in an inebriated condition, in the business class of the Air India flight on November 26 last year.

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Airlines owe Rs 3,030 crore to Airports Authority of India

Airlines owe Rs 3,030 crore to Airports Authority of India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Various airlines, including the defunct Kingfisher, owed Rs 3,030 crore (Rs 30.30 billion) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at the end of December last year.

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

Nobody knows what perks AI bosses get!

Nobody knows what perks AI bosses get!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Air India's general manager (finance), who should be in the thick of company's financial matters, does not have information about pay and perks of the company's top bosses.

Airspace stimulus to save over Rs 1,000-crore in jet fuel costs

Airspace stimulus to save over Rs 1,000-crore in jet fuel costs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Aviation turbine fuel accounts for 35-40 per cent of the total operating cost of an Indian airline.

India, Brazil to increase air connectivity

India, Brazil to increase air connectivity

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Agreement paves the way for increased air connectivity between both countries and has the potential to spur trade investment, tourism and strengthening the cultural exchange between India and Brazil.

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Unlikely to happen in less than a year,despite the advantage of the parent airline's base.

No pressure on govt for acquisition of A-I, IA pla

No pressure on govt for acquisition of A-I, IA pla

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The government on Monday denied any pressure on it regarding selection and procurement of aircraft for the Indian carriers.\n\n\n\n

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Sanjiv Kapoor questions the rival's change in strategy and claims of full load.

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Airlines have opposed the rules that make it compulsory for them to pay compensation to passengers in case a flight is delayed by more than four hours

Govt mulling strategy to boost performance of airlines: Raju

Govt mulling strategy to boost performance of airlines: Raju

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Indian airlines are running into losses.

Strengthening IA, A-I top priority: Govt

Strengthening IA, A-I top priority: Govt

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Strengthening the Indian Airlines and Air-India and putting in place a comprehensive civil aviation policy would be accorded top priority by the new government, Union Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel said on Monday.

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

As fliers find themselves spoilt for choice, airlines are looking at ways in which to position themselves distinctively.

Air cargo business blooms before Valentine's Day

Air cargo business blooms before Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Air India and Jet Airways flew tonnes of fresh flowers to Europe in the last 10-12 days, though their uplift is much less compared to rival carriers.

AI wage disparity: Minister suggests panel

AI wage disparity: Minister suggests panel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

A suggestion that these issues be tackled in-depth by a committee headed by a retired judge has been made by Civil Aviation Minister Valayar Ravi during his meetings with leaders of 14 unions of the state-run carrier.

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Nepalese authorities on Tuesday started handing over to family members the bodies of those killed in the January 14 crash of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

AirAsia CEO criticises 5/20 rule in India

AirAsia CEO criticises 5/20 rule in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

'Indian aviation sector needs much more investment and new entrants.'

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad refuses to apologise.

Corporate travel helps GoAir raise revenue

Corporate travel helps GoAir raise revenue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

GoAir hopes to fly 15 million passengers by 2016-17, serve 30 destinations, up from 21 now, and will largely remain a domestic airline.

A-I asked to curb Europe plans

A-I asked to curb Europe plans

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003