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Ace acquires another plane as Jet deal gets delayed

Ace acquires another plane as Jet deal gets delayed

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Ace Aviation, which has been fighting Jet Airways for the acquisition of three Boeing B777 aircraft, said that it has acquired another aircraft for the conversion slot in early February 2025.

4 Indians among 157 killed in Ethiopian Airlines flight crash

4 Indians among 157 killed in Ethiopian Airlines flight crash

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The Boeing 737 took off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa at 8.38 am.

Fresh investments elude airlines

Fresh investments elude airlines

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Why Indian Aviation Faces Turbulence

Why Indian Aviation Faces Turbulence

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The inactivity of Go First may help other airlines in India's competitive market as it had a 7.8 per cent market share.

Amid surge in cases, airlines asked to strictly enforce Covid protocol

Amid surge in cases, airlines asked to strictly enforce Covid protocol

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

In a statement, the DGCA said it will be conducting "random checks" in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not.

Go Airlines' IPO process grounded

Go Airlines' IPO process grounded

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Markets regulator Sebi has kept in abeyance the processing of Go Airlines' draft papers for an initial public offer worth Rs 3,600 crore. Go Airlines (India) Ltd, which has announced rebranding itself as 'Go First', filed preliminary papers for an initial share sale worth Rs 3,600 crore in May. The proceeds will be mainly used to repay dues. The "issuance of observations (has been) kept in abeyance", according to Sebi's latest update on processing status of Go Airlines' draft offer documents. The information was updated on June 25. In Sebi parlance, issuance of observations implies its go-ahead for the IPO.

Airlines have to compensate if fliers are denied boarding, says DGCA

Airlines have to compensate if fliers are denied boarding, says DGCA

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The regulator has warned airlines and in an email on May 2 asked all Indian carriers to give compensation and facilities to passengers affected by such denial of boarding, failing which it would will impose financial penalties on them.

Budget airlines' cartel? MRTPC orders probe

Budget airlines' cartel? MRTPC orders probe

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

MRTPC has suspected cartelisation amongst low-cost fliers over fixing of air fairs. It has called for a probe into the matter.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'

Why Fog Grounds Flights?

Why Fog Grounds Flights?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The phenomenon of fog is largely Delhi-centric. 'Airlines may think that we only have conditions of extreme fog on a few days every year, and spending a pilot's time and the airline's money on training can add up to its expenses.' 'So, they may prefer holding it for a few days.'

Personal info of Akasa Air's passengers leaked, airline informs CERT-In

Personal info of Akasa Air's passengers leaked, airline informs CERT-In

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Personal information such as name, gender, email address and phone numbers of some Akasa Air passengers has been leaked to "unauthorised individuals", the airline stated on Sunday. India's newest carrier said it self-reported this incident to Indian Computer Emergency Response Team CERT-In, which is the government-authorised nodal agency tasked to deal with matters of this nature. However, Akasa Air asserted that there was no "intentional hacking attempt, but that the situation was reported by a research expert through a journalist for which we are grateful".

25 Indians from grounded plane seeking asylum in France freed: Report

25 Indians from grounded plane seeking asylum in France freed: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The 25 passengers, who had applied for political asylum in France, were reportedly freed on Tuesday and five of them were taken into care of child welfare services being minors.

A-I pilot unions seek airline chairman's intervention to address their grievances

A-I pilot unions seek airline chairman's intervention to address their grievances

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Air India's pilot unions on Monday alleged that working conditions are hostile at the airline and sought Tata group chairman N Chandrasekaran's intervention to resolve the issues. Tata group took control of loss-making Air India in January this year. The two pilot unions -- IPG and ICPA -- claimed that despite its unflinching support extended to Air India in its growth and expansion plan, the management has not reciprocated in the same manner.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

Airlines to refund tickets booked during lockdown for travel till May 3

Airlines to refund tickets booked during lockdown for travel till May 3

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Several passengers have been complaining on social media as domestic airlines have decided not to give refunds in cash for cancelled flights due to the lockdown and instead issue credit for future travel.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Eyewitnesses of the Nepalese passenger plane crash have said that they had a close shave as the Yeti Airlines plane, with 72 onboard, including five Indians, crashed near their settlement and a bomb-like blast was heard.

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Describing their situation akin to "bonded labour", two Air India pilot unions extended their support to Vistara pilots on Thursday, who have raised grievances regarding the duty roster and the revised salary structure. Amid the slew of flight cancellations and delays, Vistara chief executive officer Vinod Kannan acknowledged on Wednesday that pilot utilisation in the airline was high, and announced plans to scale back its flight schedule and overhaul the rostering system to provide pilots with more rest time.

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes Ambi Parameswaran.

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

Fare hike talk divides airlines

Fare hike talk divides airlines

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Budget carriers say no to full cost airlines' proposal to up rates.

India's biggest airlines: IndiGo is No 1

India's biggest airlines: IndiGo is No 1

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Indian airlines flew over 4.5 per cent more passengers in the 11 months of this year compared to the same period last year, with IndiGo retaining its top position in market share.

PM to meet airlines' chiefs on Sat

PM to meet airlines' chiefs on Sat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi said the air carriers had sought a meeting with the prime minister.

Huge tax sops for Dabhol, airlines

Huge tax sops for Dabhol, airlines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Cochin International Airport (CIAL), the first international airport in the country outside the ambit of the union government, is planning to launch a dedicated international cargo airline service.

2-month notice period for airline staff

2-month notice period for airline staff

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Poaching engineers in the domestic airline industry will no more be easy.

Airlines attract Indian flyers with premium economy offering

Airlines attract Indian flyers with premium economy offering

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

On Indian routes, Air France, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are offering premium economy seating

India's airlines: Who's making profits, who's losing

India's airlines: Who's making profits, who's losing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

There is a high possibility that one or two Indian airlines might not survive the rough weather.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

Easy norms for foreign airlines soon

Easy norms for foreign airlines soon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

US aviation watchdog likely to maintain highest safety rating for India

US aviation watchdog likely to maintain highest safety rating for India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A continuation of the highest standard by the FAA will be a relief for Indian airlines especially the Tata group which intends to increase Air India flights on India-US routes. US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed the audit of India's aviation regulator DGCA. Sources said that the FAA team was satisfied with the work and changes in regulations by India and is likely to maintain a Category 1 status rating under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme.

Kanishka: AI blames Canadian Pacific Airlines

Kanishka: AI blames Canadian Pacific Airlines

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Air India officials they should have received a passenger manifest from Canadian Pacific Air listing all the connecting travellers on a flight from Vancouver to Toronto.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.