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A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

XTI Aircraft, a Denver, Colorado-based aerospace startup firm, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

Air India's Dreamliner likely to resume flights by April-end

Air India's Dreamliner likely to resume flights by April-end

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The US Federal Aviation Authority has approved Boeing's plan to fix the battery-fire problem in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

NSA Doval, defence top brass brief Union ministers on the deal to help them counter Opposition charges.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

India floats defence deals worth Rs 21,000 crore

India floats defence deals worth Rs 21,000 crore

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Pressing ahead with its policy to promote domestic military industry, the government has cleared procurement proposals worth over Rs 21,000 crore and also okayed a project for the production of transport aircraft which is open only to Indian private sector companies.

India floats defence deals worth Rs 21,000 crore

India floats defence deals worth Rs 21,000 crore

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Pressing ahead with its policy to promote domestic military industry, the government has cleared procurement proposals worth over Rs 21,000 crore and also okayed a project for the production of transport aircraft which is open only to Indian private sector companies.

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A proposal for new Air Force Aerospace Museum was cleared by defence ministry and a final financial sanction on the Detailed Project Report is awaited.

Why the IAF is in crisis

Why the IAF is in crisis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The IAF faces a 'fighter gap' of 13 squadrons. The IAF would be caught seriously short in a two-front war -- the worst-case planning contingency in which China and Pakistan attack India simultaneously, points out Ajai Shukla.

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

While the airline is accommodating passengers on available flights, this is resulting in extending travel time and detour for customers.

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The trio also accused PM Modi of single-handedly changing the parameters of the deal.

How soon can Vistara fly international?

How soon can Vistara fly international?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh discusses the airline's expansion plans and challenges with Alnoor Peermohamed.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

India set to get 2 US spy  planes

India set to get 2 US spy planes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

New blacklisting policy: No blanket ban on firms indulging in corruption

New blacklisting policy: No blanket ban on firms indulging in corruption

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The new policy would also allow many of the stuck programmes, like the heavy weight torpedos for the six Scorpene submarines, to move ahead with clarity.

Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines JV 'Vistara' set for Oct launch

Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines JV 'Vistara' set for Oct launch

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Teh word means expanse.

Rafale negotiating team chief says there were not dissent notes

Rafale negotiating team chief says there were not dissent notes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

"These observations from three members were given to me as the INT chairman. This was not a dissent note," he said.

US firm ready to offer radar for Indian jets

US firm ready to offer radar for Indian jets

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

The technology and its applications can be adapted for different platforms, including new aircraft like the Light Combat Aircraft, and retrofitted on older aircraft like the Indian Air Force's existing fleet of jets.

Air India's vegetarian menu will help airline save Rs 20 crore annually

Air India's vegetarian menu will help airline save Rs 20 crore annually

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Last year, Air India replaced veg and non-veg sandwiches with veg hot meals on flights

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Latif, who was chief of the IAF from September 1978 to August 1981, was admitted to the hospital on April 25 with 'aspiration pneumonia' and the end came at 4.30 pm, sources said.

Germany miffed over India's 'rude surprise'

Germany miffed over India's 'rude surprise'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

On the eve of German President Horst Kohler's India visit, which begins on February 1, Germany has expressed deep disappointment over rejection by India of the contract for the purchase of Airbus A-330 MRTT (multi-role tanker transport) aircraft.

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rahul Bhatia, a promoter of the company, has been appointed as the interim CEO.

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'GIFT City is now on a growth trajectory,' says Tapan Ray, MD and group CEO, GIFT City, 'The time has come for the GIFT City to take the big leap and emerge as the next financial hub of Asia.'

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

A 26/11 lesson: NSG to use IAF craft for duties

A 26/11 lesson: NSG to use IAF craft for duties

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

After getting the power to requisition any aircraft during emergencies, the National Security Guard has got the approval of the Indian Air Force to use its planes to transport commandos for anti-terror duties.

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

At least 20 to 30 departures are being cancelled daily from metros and key airports including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

SBI gets cracking on stake sale in Jet Airways

SBI gets cracking on stake sale in Jet Airways

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

State Bank of India on Monday invited bids from strategic as well as financial bidders for stake sale in ailing Jet Airways, and the bids have to be submitted by April 10, said a public notice.

Soon, the A-380 to debut in India

Soon, the A-380 to debut in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

To sell five Boeing 777s, replacing these with cheaper aircraft

Infrastructure growth quintessential to boost economy: Survey

Infrastructure growth quintessential to boost economy: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Terming investment in infrastructure "quintessential" to boost growth, the Economic Survey on Friday said post unlocking of the economy, infra sectors are poised for growth and construction of roads is expected to return to the high pace attained before COVID-19. The infrastructure sector will be the key to overall economic growth and macroeconomic stability, the Survey said emphasising that the year after the crisis (2021-22) will require sustained and calibrated measures to facilitate the process of economic recovery and enable the economy to get back on its long-term growth trajectory. "Basic infrastructure facilities in the country provide the foundation of growth. In the absence of adequate infrastructure, the economy operates at a suboptimal level and remains distant from its potential and frontier growth trajectory.

How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BBAM seeks $100 million, return of 6 Boeing 737s.

Turbulence hits SpiceJet again, lessors seek 11 planes back

Turbulence hits SpiceJet again, lessors seek 11 planes back

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In a fresh trouble for the budget carrier SpiceJet, aircraft lessors have approached the aviation regulator DGCA, seeking its permission to repossess 11 Boeing planes of the airline, even as its revival plan is under review of the Civil Aviation Ministry.

AirAsia India to double fleet; start int'l services by Oct

AirAsia India to double fleet; start int'l services by Oct

Rediff.com22 May 2019

AirAsia India, which started operations on June 12 2014, had a market share of 6.2 per cent of the domestic traffic in April.

Intrusion: US military cargo plane flies out

Intrusion: US military cargo plane flies out

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

The External Affairs Ministry and the IAF in the capital approved the AN-124 aircraft's flight plan designating it as a foreign military cargo aircraft at 1530 hours and it flew out at 2240 hours, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander T K Singha told PTI in New Delhi.

India clears defence acquisition plans worth Rs 4,444 cr

India clears defence acquisition plans worth Rs 4,444 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Defence Acquisition Council on Wednesday approved proposals worth Rs 4,444 crore, including the purchase of four helicopters for survey vessels at Rs 2,324 crore, but deferred a decision on a joint bid of Tata Sons Ltd and Airbus for replacing IAF's Avro transport fleet.

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake in the airline, will infuse around Rs 2,000 crore into the airline, sources aware of the development said.

India signs $2.1 bn defence deal with US

India signs $2.1 bn defence deal with US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The deal, amounting to $ 2.1 billion, will get for Indian Navy eight Boeing P-81 long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Jet and Etihad stand to benefit from cost savings and synergies in areas such as fleet acquisition, maintenance and training.