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DGCA mandates cabin crew presence in cockpit in case a pilot leaves it

DGCA mandates cabin crew presence in cockpit in case a pilot leaves it

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The precaution was made compulsory after a incident.

HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6

HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6.

Air passenger traffic jumps 24%, IndiGo remains leader

Air passenger traffic jumps 24%, IndiGo remains leader

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

No-frills carrier IndiGo's market share stood at 36.8 per cent in February while that of Jet Airways was 18.4 per cent.

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Rediff.com2 May 2019

no flight will depart or arrive at the Kolkata airport between 9.30 pm of May 3 and 6 pm of May 4

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The certification will enable Vistara to safely operate under low visibility conditions due to fog or any other poor weather conditions, which is anticipated in the north-east and northern parts of the country typically during the year-end and the beginning of the year, the airline said in a release.

Tata's Vistara takes delivery of first Airbus A-320 aircraft

Tata's Vistara takes delivery of first Airbus A-320 aircraft

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Airline officials said the operational launch may be held in the later part of October.

Akasa Air take off likely in late May or early June

Akasa Air take off likely in late May or early June

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Seeking to further democratise air travel with dependable and affordable services, airline Akasa Air is aiming to start flights in late May or early June after getting its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in April. Bullish on the long term growth potential of the country's civil aviation sector, ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed carrier is looking to have 18 planes in its fleet by the end of March 2023. Despite COVID clouds continuing to cast a shadow on the airlines, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube is more than optimistic as he asserted that "if you look at the long term future of commercial aviation in India, it is as exciting as anywhere in the world".

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Engine snag forces IndiGo to ground 7 new aircraft

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

While there were concerns about the security aspect of drones, top government officials were of the view that restricting the drone industry would stifle a sunrise sector which holds significant promise for future, reports Arindam Majumder.

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

On May 1, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during its descent phase, injuring 14 passengers and three cabin crew members.

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Friday lashed out the Jet Airways for suspending the crew members, who allowed him to perform impromptu on the aircraft's address system.

No airline can refuse to fly disabled people: Govt

No airline can refuse to fly disabled people: Govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Heeding to years of pleas and protests by differently-abled people, government has finally come out with detailed rules governing their air travel by making it clear that no airline would refuse to fly them.

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The audit was ordered after one of the airline's planes plunged several thousand feet while flying over the Turkish airspace on the Brussels-Mumbai route early last month.

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

SpiceJet was forced to ground its fleet and cancel hundreds of its flights in December.

Stalin-Modi camaraderie on display after KCR's snub to PM

Stalin-Modi camaraderie on display after KCR's snub to PM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi shared the warmth of Chief Minister M K Stalin who briefly held the PM's hand and patted the back of the latter's palm while walking through the displays exhibited at the new Chennai airport terminal.

SpiceJet, IndiGo add fuel surcharge to base fare

SpiceJet, IndiGo add fuel surcharge to base fare

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

No frills airlines SpiceJet and IndiGo have merged fuel surcharge with the base fares, saying it would simplify the prevailing fare structure.

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Such seats would be available on a pre-payment of Rs 500 per passenger on domestic flights and Rs 800 for international travel

Air India wants to retain overweight cabin crew

Air India wants to retain overweight cabin crew

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A cabin crew member found overweight is deemed 'temporarily unfit' and given three months to reduce weight.

SpiceJet urges HC to direct DGCA not to deregister its planes

SpiceJet urges HC to direct DGCA not to deregister its planes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

SpiceJet urges HC to direct DGCA not to deregister its planes.

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Paramount Airlines had started its operations in 2005 and was flying to southern and eastern parts of India before it wound up 2010.

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.

SpiceJet offers discount for 'Zero bag' passengers

SpiceJet offers discount for 'Zero bag' passengers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Those who book tickets at discounted fares but later decide to check-in luggage would have to pay a fee.

Jet Airways assured of slots by around 30 airports

Jet Airways assured of slots by around 30 airports

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The Kalrock-Jalan consortium - new owners of Jet Airways - has got an assurance from around 30 airports that if the airline restarts operations, 170 pairs of slots can be made available. However, whether those slots will be according to the airline's demand will depend on the order of the insolvency court, which is slated to come next week. Sources said the new management feels it is extremely important that some of those slots are restored or else its business plan of operating Jet as a premium carrier will not be viable.

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

"The strategic divestment transaction of Air India successfully concluded today with transfer of 100 per cent shares of Air India to M/s Talace Pvt Ltd along with management control," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. A new board, led by the strategic partner, takes charge of Air India, he added.

Fadnavis escapes unhurt after his chopper crash-lands in Latur

Fadnavis escapes unhurt after his chopper crash-lands in Latur

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Fadnavis had gone to Latur in Marathwada region when the mishap occurred.

Flyer complained about mosquitoes, removed from IndiGo flight

Flyer complained about mosquitoes, removed from IndiGo flight

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

This is the second incident in six months of an untoward incident involving IndiGo staff.

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is said to be planning a surprise entry into the race to acquire telecom spectrum, which will pitch it directly against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, sources said. Applications for participating in the July 26 auction of airwaves, including those capable of providing fifth-generation or 5G telecom services such as ultra-high-speed internet connectivity, closed on Friday with at least four applications. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- the three private players in the telecom sector -- applied, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competition promotes innovation in the business model, creating sustainable value.

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.

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

International scheduled flights, however, may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the circular added.

Airport regulation Bill in budget session: Patel

Airport regulation Bill in budget session: Patel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The bill to set up an Airport Economic Regulatory Authority, which will fix tariffs for different agencies involved in airport operations and management, will be introduced in the budget session of Parliament next year.

Boeing's 737 Max is back in Indian skies

Boeing's 737 Max is back in Indian skies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday flew on SpiceJet's special flight between Delhi and Gwalior using Boeing's 737 Max plane that has been allowed to return to service after two and half years. All Max planes were grounded in India by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on March 13, 2019, three days after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max plane near Addis Ababa, which had left 157 people, including four Indians, dead. Along with Scindia, SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh and Boeing India president Salil Gupte were also present on the special flight on Tuesday.

Only 30 flights a week between India and UK from Jan 8: Puri

Only 30 flights a week between India and UK from Jan 8: Puri

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Indian and UK carriers will each be operating 15 flights per week during the aforementioned period to and from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad only, he said.

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Besides the major metros, the proposed airline would also connect Srinagar, Patna, Chandigarh and Jammu.

With more seats, IndiGo pips Air India on international routes

With more seats, IndiGo pips Air India on international routes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

While IndiGo had 11.8 per cent of all the international seats to and fro India in the last week of August, Air India's seat share was 11.4 per cent. Emirates came third with 8.1 per cent, and rest of the airlines constituted 68 per cent of the seat share.

Vistara's first aircraft lands in Delhi

Vistara's first aircraft lands in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The first Airbus A-320 aircraft of Tata-SIA joint venture Vistara airline, painted with its logo and livery, landed at the IGI Airport in New Delhi on Wednesday, taking the carrier a step closer to its launch.

SpiceJet admits faults; promises to 'adjust processes'

SpiceJet admits faults; promises to 'adjust processes'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

The airline was also asked to refund the money it charged from passengers for food and beverages as, according to the laid-down rules, it was supposed to have offered these items for free.

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said appropriate action would be taken in case anything is 'found wanting'.

IndiGo board has approved new policy on related-party transactions: Gangwal

IndiGo board has approved new policy on related-party transactions: Gangwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The feud between Gangwal and Bhatia came into the public after the former, in July, wrote to markets regulator Sebi seeking its intervention to address alleged corporate governance lapses at the company.