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Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The decision was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Crash-land after the barnstorm

Crash-land after the barnstorm

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

New Delhi, 7 August A strike call and its withdrawal proved an embarrassment for a former senior aviation bureaucrat.

Boeing 787 snag causes Air India return to London

Boeing 787 snag causes Air India return to London

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

A Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India this week returned to London due to a communications problem, but has since been operational, the state-run carrier said on Wednesday.

Fares on IndiGo's long-haul routes likely to be 30% lower

Fares on IndiGo's long-haul routes likely to be 30% lower

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Long-haul low-cost carriers like Scoot and AirAsia X offer a similar configuration.

Tata-SIA venture: The new airline and its CEO

Tata-SIA venture: The new airline and its CEO

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Scholarships, sports and spirit define Phee Teik Yeoh, the new CEO of Vistara in India

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Kalanithi Maran: 'Chanakya' of business in trouble

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Maran's penchant for taking risks was visible last year again when he acquired Indian Premier League's Hyderabad cricket franchisee and named it Sun Risers.

Spicejet: Clear skies finally

Spicejet: Clear skies finally

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Lower fuel costs and tight control on expenses propped up earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margins to one per cent.

Will take legal recourse if govt goes ahead with Rafale: BJP's Swamy

Will take legal recourse if govt goes ahead with Rafale: BJP's Swamy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Bharatiya Janaya Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday threatened to take legal recourse if government went ahead with the Rafale jet deal with France, saying there were shortcomings in the fighter aircraft.

How to benefit from these 5 credit cards

How to benefit from these 5 credit cards

Rediff.com25 May 2015

We hope this information can help you save and trigger more money saving ideas in your mind.

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Dozens of hearses carrying the coffins of those killed when a plane flying Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team crashed into a Colombian mountain will leave Medellin for the airport on Friday to be flown home.

Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

IndiGo's co-founder and interim CEO Rahul Bhatia said profitability was significantly impacted by costs pressure from the increases in fuel price and the depreciation of rupee as well as competitive fare environment.

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Hyderabad-based Turbo Megha Airways takes off, promising affordable fares and other benefits.

No retrenchment in Air India, says Praful Patel

No retrenchment in Air India, says Praful Patel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Civil Minister Praful Patel on Monday ruled out retrenchment among employees in public sector Air India and blamed rising fuel prices as the reason behind the present crisis in the aviation sector.

Your air travel just became more expensive

Your air travel just became more expensive

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have decided to stop the low-fare advance purchase schemes, saying the airfares would now be decided by the market. Some no-frill carriers will follow suit over the next few days. However, regular fares and the fuel surcharge are not being touched. Industry sources said the decision to withdraw lower-level fares was taken as these did not stimulate demand and also in anticipation of a spurt in demand for summer holiday travel.

Deora to meet Patel, oil cos, airlines tomorrow

Deora to meet Patel, oil cos, airlines tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Jet Airways, Kingfisher and NACIL, which operates Air India, owe over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) to the oil PSUs in unpaid fuel bills, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Among top losers that dragged down key indices were Infosys, TCS, Reliance, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC, falling up to 2.15 per cent.

Airlines get oil dues breather

Airlines get oil dues breather

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Air India will have till March to settle the Rs 2,900-crore fuel bill they owe the state-owned refiners even as the oil companies today agreed to increase the credit limit for the airlines to 90 days.

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Tiger XCx model is priced at Rs 13,76,000.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

From bullock cart to biofuel

From bullock cart to biofuel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

In Indian villages, the concepts of bio-fuels and carbon footprints do not exist. Yet, people use cycles, bullock carts, rickshaws and their own two feet, none of which cost the environment anything.

Bombardier eyes India's small aircraft market

Bombardier eyes India's small aircraft market

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Despite its global market share of 60 per cent, Bombardier has made no break-even deals with Indian companies yet.

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Most airlines have fattened their profits, turned the corner, or cut their losses, except AirAsia India.

F1 aims for zero carbon footprint by 2030

F1 aims for zero carbon footprint by 2030

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'By leveraging the immense talent, passion and drive for innovation held by all members of the F1 community, we hope to make a significant positive impact on the environment and communities in which we operate'

Airline fares all set to go up in October

Airline fares all set to go up in October

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

While the national carrier Air India has decided against a hike, private carriers like Jet Airways and SpiceJet have concrete plans to increase their fuel surcharge on domestic flights.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

Air Sahara hikes fares by 10%

Air Sahara hikes fares by 10%

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Air Sahara on Tuesday announced a 10 per cent fare hike with effect from June 21 following an increase in the aviation turbine fuel price.

India to step up efforts to extend air travel boom to smaller cities

India to step up efforts to extend air travel boom to smaller cities

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Scores of new airports have been built around the country but many are yet to open because airlines do not see sufficient demand as ticket prices are too high for the majority Indians

Spicejet says worst behind it, to fly high again

Spicejet says worst behind it, to fly high again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The carrier is implementing a number of measures.

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Russia on Sunday mourned its biggest ever air disaster after a passenger jet full of Russian tourists crashed in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Eyeing potential business opportunity, Boeing Corporation is planning to approach the proposed Tata-Singapore Airlines.

All-party meet: Oppn for JPC on Rafale; PM ready to discuss issues

All-party meet: Oppn for JPC on Rafale; PM ready to discuss issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The opposition made it clear during the meeting that it will press for a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Rafale jet deal and raise several issues, including the "misuse" of probe agencies and the autonomy for Reserve Bank of India.

IndiGo to go regional, books 50 ATR aircraft

IndiGo to go regional, books 50 ATR aircraft

Rediff.com10 May 2017

IndiGo said operations of the ATR fleet would be handled by an independent team that would be responsible for in-flight services, dispatch and control, and revenue.

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Emirates and Etihad Airways have over the past year continued to lobby India to allow them more flight slots, which won't be possible until the 2007 pact is revised.

British Airways, Air France to retire Concordes

British Airways, Air France to retire Concordes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

British Airways and Air France said on Thursday they will mothball their fuel-guzzling Concorde fleets at the end of October, ending 27 years of supersonic commercial air travel.\n\n\n\n

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The MiG-35 is Russia's most advanced 4++ generation multipurpose fighter jet developed on the basis of the serial-produced MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 combat aircraft.

After F-16s, Pak to get nine attack copters from US

After F-16s, Pak to get nine attack copters from US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The Pentagon has awarded Bell Helicopter a contract to manufacture and deliver the choppers to Pakistan under its foreign military sales funds.

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

Sensex ends at fresh 18-month low on caution ahead of Q3 earnings

Sensex ends at fresh 18-month low on caution ahead of Q3 earnings

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

IIP for November 2015 and CPI for December 2015 will be announced today.