Poor infra, high taxes deter foreign airlines from investing: IATA

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 15:29

Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), also termed the proposed system to replace the 5/20 rule, which allows Indian carriers to fly abroad only after five years of domestic operations and a 20-aircraft fleet, as "misguided" and said such rules "should not be there".

CCI begins hunt for new Director General

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 22:44

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission has started the search for new Director General to head its investigation wing.

Jet Airways allows 'choice' seat bookings through agents

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 18:51

Private carrier Jet Airways Wednesday said its customers can now book their seat of choice through travel agents as well, a pre-paid facility which so far was available only on the airline's website.

European development bank inks pact with CII

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 16:25

EBRD Vice-President Phil Bennett and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Director-General Chandrajit Banerjee signed an agreement to this effect today, the bank said in a statement issued from London.

IATA expresses reservations over privatisation of airports

Last Updated: Sunday, December 21, 2014, 11:44

Global airlines body IATA has said governments should resist the temptation of earning revenue through such exercises and evolve policies supportive to all players to spur growth in the aviation sector.

Run Air India professionally, says IATA chief

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 13:07

Criticising political interference in the functioning of an airline, Tyler said an airline should be run on commercial lines if it is to take on competition.

Government's effort to boost manufacture sector: CII

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 14:25

Industry body CII on Monday said that the government`s efforts to bolster investments in manufacturing will take the sector on a high growth trajectory.

Ministry forms panel to codify discovery-recognition norms

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 15:39

Amid disputes over recognition of oil and gas finds, the Oil Ministry has formed a panel headed by the Director General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) to codify globally recognised industry practices for adoption in India.

UP`s new top cop favours commissioner system of policing

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 16:38

Newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rizwan Ahmed on Wednesday said he would push for prompt implementation of the commissioner system of policing in select towns and cities on a top priority-basis in the coming days.

Kingfisher Airlines assets attached on tax default

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 18:32

The Income Tax department has attached all assets of cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines for failing to remit taxes amounting to Rs 350 crore, a senior official said Sunday.

Suspended ADGP moves Madras HC to quash summons

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 08:16

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption had registered corruption cases against Sait, his wife and elder daughter following complaints of allotment of plot under Government Discretionary Quota.

Officials to visit China, Europe to study trade practices

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 18:13

A group of officials from the ministries of finance, environment and railways will visit China and European nations to study the best trade facilitation practices with a view to adopting them to reduce transaction cost and boost shipment.