New civil aviation policy in advanced stage: Minister

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 18:43

The proposed new civil aviation policy was under advanced stage of preparation and the draft would be placed in the public domain for eliciting opinions, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati said Monday.

Air India gets go-ahead from Airbus to extend use of 3 ageing A320s

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 19:48

National carrier Air India has got the go-ahead from European aircraft maker Airbus to use three of its ageing A320s for a longer duration, even as the state- run airline is in the process of replacing the entire fleet of these planes with new fuel-efficient aircraft.

DGCA tells Spicejet to charge Rs 400 for 'zero-bag' violations

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 19:08

In June this year, the budget carrier had rolled out a scheme, offering a discount of Rs 200 to every passenger who books a flight with only one handbag and no check-in baggage.

PM Modi's concern over predatory airfares, likely cess on tickets

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 15:48

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed serious concern over the predatory pricing by the domestic airlines, an issue that will be addressed shortly by the civil aviation ministry, which is also mulling a two per cent cess on tickets in its new aviation policy.

Air traffic grows 29% in July; airlines carry 67.45 lakh people

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 18:09

The number of passengers ferried by domestic carriers climbed 29 percent to 67.45 lakh in July as discounts and fall in fuel prices made airfares more affordable.

Domestic carriers to operate 1,400 more flights this winter

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 17:06

The winter schedule of the Indian airlines commences from the last Sunday of October while the summer schedule starts from the last Sunday of March.

Air India may request DGCA for Soman's reinstatement

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 11:43

National carrier Air India may request aviation regulator DGCA to reconsider its order removing A S Soman from the post of its flight safety chief after discussing the issue Monday.

Kingfisher Airlines caused Rs 290 crore loss to AAI, says CAG

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 21:20

Bogged down by mounting debt and operational issues, the Vijay Mallya-owned KFA was grounded in 2012 after aviation regulator DGCA cancelled its licence.

Private carriers in financial stress, asked to take corrective steps: Minister

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 20:09

Private domestic carriers are in varying degree of financial stress and have been told to take corrective measures to strengthen their balance sheet without compromising the safety of operations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed Lok Sabha Monday.

Air India facing tremendous financial stress: Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 20:37

National carrier Air India is under "tremendous" financial stress and needs to ensure that its team works in a more "cohesive" manner, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said Thursday.

Govt mulls capping airfares to curb predatory pricing ways

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 16:02

Government is looking at ways to curb predatory airfares, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said Thursday only two days after he ruled out considering a mechanism to deal with such practices.

IATA to train 4,000 Airports Authority officials

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 18:34

To provide airport management skills training to its staff, Airports Authority of India has joined hands with international air transporters' grouping IATA.