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Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Contact could not be established with the Indian Air Force flight IFC 31 after it left Male ATC for Mauritius airspace on Saturday, the Airports Authority of India said in a statement.

PHOTOS: Heavy snowfall paints Kashmir white

PHOTOS: Heavy snowfall paints Kashmir white

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

This is the first major snowfall in Kashmir this winter, which was largely dry so far.

Air India to get budgetary support of Rs 6,500 crore

Air India to get budgetary support of Rs 6,500 crore

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Budgetary support of Rs 10,00,000 each was provided to Hotel Corporation India, Aero Club of India and Indira Gandhi Rastriya Uran Akademi.

Why is Delhi Airport losing money

Why is Delhi Airport losing money

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Delhi airport has been losing money for the past six years because of the heavy interest burden on loans.

AAI sets high target on returns from its services

AAI sets high target on returns from its services

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

AAI planned to achieve gross sales of Rs 7,760 crore (Rs 77.6 billion) in 2013-14 which is approximately 23 per cent higher than the target of 2012-13, the state-run airports body said in a release.

More trouble ahead for Kingfisher Airlines

More trouble ahead for Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Kingfisher Airlines, which emerged out of an impasse over salary payment to its staff, is likely to face more trouble soon with the Revenue Department deciding to move the Supreme Court to expedite recovery of about Rs 330 crore dues.

Petroleum clinch men's and women's badminton title

Petroleum clinch men's and women's badminton title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Defending champions Petroleum on Saturday extended their record run at the Inter State Badminton Championship, winning the men's and women's title for the 14th time at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Complex in Srinagar on Saturday.

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The airline had leased a 0.58 acre plot from the British Airport Authority in 1968 for over 50 years till 2019 for use as a warehouse to handle its cargo at the airport.

DGCA to inspect Juhu airport

DGCA to inspect Juhu airport

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Helicopter operations were shifted to Juhu in January after Mumbai airport authorities banned chopper movements.

Jamshedpur, Bokaro to have airports soon

Jamshedpur, Bokaro to have airports soon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A memorandum of understanding was signed by the AAI and the Jharkhand government for establishing airports in both the cities in the presence of AAI Chairman and Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda.

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Aviation: AAI discusses steps to curb corruption

Aviation: AAI discusses steps to curb corruption

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The meeting, organised to mark the culmination of the Vigilance Awareness Week observed at all airports across the country, saw AAI chairman V P Agrawal highlighting steps to spread awareness about systemic improvements for delivery of corruption-free services, keeping in mind the variety of the airport body's clientele including major foreign players.

Navi Mumbai airport: HC allows transfer of land

Navi Mumbai airport: HC allows transfer of land

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

It is clear from the records that the land is in possession of CIDCO for several years.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

Shah Rukh deserves to be a Member of Parliament: Thackeray

Shah Rukh deserves to be a Member of Parliament: Thackeray

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Targeting Shah Rukh Khan over the Wankhede incident, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Saturday said the actor did not seem to mind the treatment meted out to him by airport authorities in the United States, but was ready to get into a fracas in Mumbai because "he has the Congress's protection".

Railway Stations Authority to be developed on lines of AAI

Railway Stations Authority to be developed on lines of AAI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Railways Minister arrived in New Delhi on Thursday morning for a meeting with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other members of Parliament to discuss ways for expansion of railway facilities in MP.

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The state-owned airport authority is conducting a techno-feasibility study.

AI flight makes 'emergency landing' in Mumbai

AI flight makes 'emergency landing' in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Tension prevailed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon as an Air India flight from Jeddah carrying more than 286 persons was about to make an emergency landing.

Kingfisher owes over Rs 200 cr to AAI

Kingfisher owes over Rs 200 cr to AAI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi said Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines along with Paramount Airways did not settle dues on a regular fortnightly basis.

Patna airport safety: Over 3000 trees to be felled

Patna airport safety: Over 3000 trees to be felled

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Bihar's capital city, Patna will lose its green cover to ensure smooth air traffic operations.

AI Express will move unit to Kerala

AI Express will move unit to Kerala

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Move will help AI Express reduce costs and increase fleet utilisation.

AAI asks for exemption from Cabinet on lease permission

AAI asks for exemption from Cabinet on lease permission

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked for selective exemption from the order to seek permission from the Union cabinet before the sale or long-term lease of any land of the government or a government-controlled statutory body.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

AAI to approach govt for raising Rs 5,000 crore

AAI to approach govt for raising Rs 5,000 crore

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

AAI's plea to raise a similar amount through tax-free infrastructure bonds in 2009 to develop 35 non-metro airports was rejected by the government then. The modernisation and upgradation work on many of these airports has already been completed.

Airport managers must gear up for competition: Min

Airport managers must gear up for competition: Min

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi on Thursday asked managers of state-run airports to tighten up their belts for competing with private-led ones and fulfil their customers' expectations.

MIAL to put Kingfisher on cash-and-carry mode

MIAL to put Kingfisher on cash-and-carry mode

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The GVK Group-run MIAL issued a notice to the airline on Thursday.

How the world will change after coronavirus

How the world will change after coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Tens of millions will be working from home for months at a time, which means the smartest brains in business will be focussed on creating more efficient WFH processes,' predicts Devangshu Datta.

New land norms unlikely to benefit airport operators

New land norms unlikely to benefit airport operators

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

As the manager of a chunk of the country's airports, state-owned AAI is seeking an expansion in the norms to use its land on the city side of any airport for services that are not aviation-related. As of now, the AAI Act allows an airport operator to use land only for aviation-related services.

Air India mulls redeploying 10% of its workforce

Air India mulls redeploying 10% of its workforce

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Currently, the airline has about 13,000 employees.

AAI asks GoAir to pay Rs 15 crore of dues

AAI asks GoAir to pay Rs 15 crore of dues

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The aircraft has accumulated these dues off route navigation, landing and parking at its airports.

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The creation of joint ventures by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has not impacted its revenue share, says the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.

Fog woes begin as over 100 flights hit in Delhi

Fog woes begin as over 100 flights hit in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

A blanket of thick fog enveloped the busy Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday with visibility dropping to near zero and leading to delays, diversions and cancellation of 80 domestic and international flights.

AAI to modernise Chennai airport

AAI to modernise Chennai airport

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The committee also cleared the Rs 5,000-crore (Rs 50-billion) modernisation plan for the New Delhi Railway Station.

Why the Delhi airport is in a financial mess

Why the Delhi airport is in a financial mess

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The proposal was mooted at a Prime Minister's Office meeting.

Major mishap averted at Chennai airport

Major mishap averted at Chennai airport

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Airport sources said the Delhi-bound Jet Airways plane was taxiing on the runway at 0840 hrs when it stopped at the end moment. At the same time, the Chennai-bound Air India flight from Delhi was given landing permission by the Air Traffic Control (ATC).

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The formal notification of handing over the case to the NIA is expected to be issued by the ministry soon, an official privy to the development said.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

AAI to raise Rs 300 crore to modernise airports

AAI to raise Rs 300 crore to modernise airports

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

In dire need of funds to finance modernisation of several airports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids to raise funds to the tune of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the bond market to meet its capital expenditure requirements, its officials said.

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Thomas Cook India's internal data had highlighted Lucknow region as a high potential source market for holiday business.