News for 'Ministry of Civil Aviation'

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

Jet-Sahara deal: HC asks govt for documents

Jet-Sahara deal: HC asks govt for documents

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Jet-Sahara deal: HC asks govt for documents

No job loss by merger,Patel tells A-I,Indian staff

No job loss by merger,Patel tells A-I,Indian staff

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The civil aviation ministry assured employees of state-owned carriers Air-India and Indian on Wednesday that the planned merger of the two would not involve retrenchment, cuts or losses in pay scale, perks or allowances.

Airport bidding to be reviewed

Airport bidding to be reviewed

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

The civil aviation ministry has received several complaints on the ongoing bidding process for modernisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports and it has forwarded them to appropriate authorities for examination.

Govt mulls relief package for airlines

Govt mulls relief package for airlines

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Govt may grant infrastructure status to the aviation industry to enable it to access finances at cheaper rates

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Jet has pulled out flights from Northeast states and also cancelled its Srinagar flight, leading to reduction in capacity.

AIE crash: Those involved in rescue ops to be tested for Covid

AIE crash: Those involved in rescue ops to be tested for Covid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All those who were involved in rescue operations at Kozhikode Airport should go into self-quarantine. State Government will conduct COVID-19 tests of all," said K K Shailaja.

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Majority of India's international routes have been captured by foreign airlines.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Patel wants 60 more aircraft for Air India

Patel wants 60 more aircraft for Air India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Unions boycott launch of new fleet to protest the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India.

IndiGo plans to resume flights from May 4 in a phased manner

IndiGo plans to resume flights from May 4 in a phased manner

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Initially, starting with a slightly curtailed capacity, the airline will increase the operating capacity over the subsequent months, also reopening selected international flights, depending on the existing international travel guidelines: IndiGo.

Indians stranded abroad to be flown home from May 7

Indians stranded abroad to be flown home from May 7

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The home ministry said only asymptomatic people would be allowed to travel and it would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships, and the facility will be available on a payment basis.

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Airlines' global plans to face closer govt scrutin

Airlines' global plans to face closer govt scrutin

Rediff.com11 May 2007

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is looking at granting permission to domestic airlines wanting to go international on a "case-by-case" basis.

Safety fears might ground mid-size flights to Patna

Safety fears might ground mid-size flights to Patna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

A UN team had visited the Patna airport and expressed concerns.

Bangalore airport launch may be put off

Bangalore airport launch may be put off

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The commercial launch of the new Bangalore international airport is likely to be deferred by two to three weeks from the scheduled date of March 28 in view of the delay in completing the air traffic control (ATC) facility, the nerve centre of the airport.DGCA had expressed concern over several safety provisions, including the incomplete ATC facility at the airport. Flights will continue to operate from the existing HAL airport.

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Largest overseas evacuation of Indians begins on May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2020

ccording to the MEA plan shared with the ministry of civil aviation that is set to begin from May 7, approximately 14,800 passengers will be evacuated from 13 different countries. F

AAI to tap capital market for modernisation

AAI to tap capital market for modernisation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The Airports Authority of India would enter the capital market to raise resources for funding the modernisation of about 30 airports across the country, for which an estimated Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) is required.

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A K Chopra, a retired DGCA official, had flagged concerns regarding engineering, flight safety, operations, and training standards in the airline and subsidiaries, thus warning the management of grave safety risk. He also called for the replacement of the chief of flight safety Harpreet A De Singh, who, he said, did not meet the regulatory requirements for holding the post.

Intra-state flights planned in Maharashtra

Intra-state flights planned in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

The civil aviation ministry on Saturday said it was holding discussions with the Maharashtra government on launching an intra-state airline to operate services on feeder routes.

Flying with child? May have to taste baby food

Flying with child? May have to taste baby food

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

The new guidelines were issued a day after the unearthing of a terror plot targeting US-bound airliners by police in London.\n\n

Something is fishy in Jet-Etihad deal: BJP

Something is fishy in Jet-Etihad deal: BJP

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Alleging that something was fishy in the Jet-Etihad deal, BJP today demanded that the Prime Minister's Office should come clean on the issue.

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The government is ready to support Air India, but wants the airline to improve its performance.

AI pilot, co-pilot grounded after its techie's death in freak accident

AI pilot, co-pilot grounded after its techie's death in freak accident

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air India plane involved in Wednesday night's freak accident at the Mumbai airport where a technician died after getting sucked into the engine have been grounded even as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau launched a probe.

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Prime Minister's Office had raised concerns over the bilateral air services agreement (ASA) signed between India and Abu Dhabi earlier this year, raising the number of flights from 13,700 to 50,000 each week.

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Aircraft debris and some personal belongings have been found at the air crash site in Tengxian County of Wuzhou City, but no survivors, state-run CGTN reported on Tuesday.

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

Govt to check on predatory pricing

Govt to check on predatory pricing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Govt permits meals on flights; airlines can put flyers on no-fly list for refusing to wear mask

Govt permits meals on flights; airlines can put flyers on no-fly list for refusing to wear mask

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, in-flight meal service was not permitted on domestic flights since their resumption on May 25. On international flights, only pre-packed cold meals and snacks were being served depending on the flight duration since May this year.

Direct Amritsar-Singapore flight from Oct 1

Direct Amritsar-Singapore flight from Oct 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Singapore Airlines on Thursday announced that it will start thrice a week direct flight between Amritsar and Singapore from October 1, the Airlines' general manager, India operations, B K Ong said.

Buddha tourism circuit gets a boost with Kushinagar airport

Buddha tourism circuit gets a boost with Kushinagar airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Kushinagar is the final resting place of Gautama Buddha where he attained Mahaparinirvana after his death and is among the most important pilgrim spots for Buddhists.

Life-threatening behaviour in plane can get you barred for life

Life-threatening behaviour in plane can get you barred for life

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The ministry of civil aviation has recommended three levels of unruly behaviour by passengers, each with a different duration of ban on flying.

Lockdown may not end on May 31, need time for flights: Uddhav

Lockdown may not end on May 31, need time for flights: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Thackeray also said it was wrong to impose the lockdown suddenly and now it cannot be lifted all at once.

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The Airports Authority of India issued a standard operating procedure to airport operators on Wednesday for recommencement of domestic flights from May 25 onwards.

Govt to scrap tenders for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Govt to scrap tenders for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

The government on Monday decided to scrap the tenders for privatisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports, and invite fresh bids within a fortnight, highly placed sources said.

Planes can fly closer to each other now

Planes can fly closer to each other now

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The vertical distance between two aircraft has been decreased to 1,000 feet (from the earlier 2,000ft) for planes flying over 29,000 ft.