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India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

Passenger-friendly Dreamliners to shore up Air India's fortune

Passenger-friendly Dreamliners to shore up Air India's fortune

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

After rectifying battery glitches, Air India has inducted 6 aircraft so far

Navy's new submarines will cost $1 bn each

Navy's new submarines will cost $1 bn each

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Building 6 conventional submarines is one of the Indian Navy's most important weapon construction programmes.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

AI invites global tender for A-320

AI invites global tender for A-320

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The airline would be accepting the bids till November 19.

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) reveals how India can neutralise the Pakistan air force's combat capabilities without firing a shot.

Watch out China! IAF lands Super Hercules in Ladakh

Watch out China! IAF lands Super Hercules in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

In a subtle show of strength to China, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday landed its C-130J Super Hercules transport plane at the world's highest and recently-activated Daulat Beg Oldie airstrip in Ladakh near the Line of Actual Control, the scene of a stand-off with Chinese troops in April.

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Airline says can't discuss dues publicly, denies grounding of planes

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The J-20 fighter is called Beijing's answer to the US F-22 stealth fighter and the F-35 that will be soon deployed in the Pacific by the United States and Japan.

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The national carrier's capacity is expected to grow by 9.2 per cent with the addition of six more Boeing 787 Dreamliners to the fleet, they said. As of February this year, the airline has 13 Dreamliners in its fleet out of a total order of 27.

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Air Costa, Andhra Pradesh's first regional airline promoted by the LEPL group, will launch its commercial operations from October 14, its Chairman L Ramesh said.

IAF plans to put Tejas in combat role by next year

IAF plans to put Tejas in combat role by next year

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

State-run HAL will hand over the first two Tejas aircraft to the IAF on July 1 which will make up the 'Flying Daggers' 45, the name of the first squadron of the LCA which will be based in Bengaluru for the first two years before being moved to Sulur in Tamil Nadu.

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The exact figure not known yet but advertisements for recruiting employees would hit print this week.

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Commercial aviation is safe because the crew is paid well and trained extensively for contingencies

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Make in India: Airbus-TATA bag Rs 11930 crore to replace Avro fleet

Make in India: Airbus-TATA bag Rs 11930 crore to replace Avro fleet

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The government has cleared the lone bid of Airbus-TATA consortium for replacing Indian Air Force's fleet of ageing Avro transport aircraft for Rs 11,930 crore besides approving Russia's offer to build Kamov Ka-226T helicopters under 'Make in India' initiative.

Reliance Defence to service US Navy's Seventh Fleet

Reliance Defence to service US Navy's Seventh Fleet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Seventh Fleet's area of responsibility includes the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean and at any given time there are roughly 5070 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft and approximately 20,000 sailors under its command.

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

Jet Airways sacked 50 expat pilots in 12 months

Jet Airways sacked 50 expat pilots in 12 months

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The airline now has a total of 1,120 pilots of whom 88 are foreign pilots.

IAF to have all 42 squadrons flying by 2027?

IAF to have all 42 squadrons flying by 2027?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The IAF chief stressed on the ongoing development of advanced landing ground along the Himalayas.

This is how SpiceJet plans to fly out of rough patch

This is how SpiceJet plans to fly out of rough patch

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

SpiceJet has cut costs to turnaround the carrier in a year's time.

'It was amazing to salute the President'

'It was amazing to salute the President'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'An officer had to command the regiment for the Republic Day parade -- and that officer happened to me.' 'It should not be viewed on the basis of gender,' says Captain Preeti Choudhary, the only woman officer to from the Indian Army to be part of a contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2021.

Has India paid more for the Rafales?

Has India paid more for the Rafales?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Is the price of one fighter Rs 681 crore? Rs 686 crore? Rs 703 crore? Rs 1,063 crore? Rs 1,225 crore?

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It's a bold marketing move for the locally-produced light combat aircraft.

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'Under the present Defence Procurement Procedure, it would have been a nightmare, and a long, long one at that, to build 108 Rafales in India. Modi realised this and took the wise decision, though it is a definitive setback for his Make in India scheme.'

Why is Ajay Singh playing the SpiceJet saviour?

Why is Ajay Singh playing the SpiceJet saviour?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lessors of SpiceJet have in panic taken back some aircraft but if they see fresh investors coming in and taking charge, they are likely to relent and return the planes.

Jet Airways' finances hit air pocket; pilots reject pay cut plan

Jet Airways' finances hit air pocket; pilots reject pay cut plan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Jet Airways -- which has been flying for 25 years - on Friday described reports that the airline cannot fly beyond 60 days as "incorrect and malicious" as well as denied any talks of stake sale.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

Why India needs the Akash missile

Why India needs the Akash missile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Ordering more Akash systems is essential for the Indian defence industry.

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Airline now financially more stable but still in the doldrums as the operating environment remains tough.

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The defence ministry needs to focus keenly on "Made in India" projects without being distracted by "Make in India" slogans, says Ajai Shukla

The Rafale 'secret' clause

The Rafale 'secret' clause

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'India placed the order, primarily due to the IAF's 'critical operational necessity'.' 'The complexity of the IAF's requirements delayed the process for months.' 'It is these requirements which cannot be made public.' 'Can you image Indian politicians publicly discussing the pros and the cons of such military equipment?' 'It would provide India's enemies with indications about the IAF's tactical plans in case of a conflict.' 'It is crucial that they should remain secret to protect India's defence preparedness,' explains Claude Arpi.

After long wait, India, France ink deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets

After long wait, India, France ink deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The deal which is worth 7.87-billion (Rs 58,363 crore) comes with a saving of nearly 750 million (Rs 5,611 crore).

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'China's moves are of direct significance to India, which will closely monitor Chinese naval activity in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean not least because of Chinese maps depicting claims over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

IndiGo is arguably more a financial services company than airline.

Stay tuned to Moscow!

Stay tuned to Moscow!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

India must develop structured multilateralism to its defence buys

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.