A section of Air India pilots not to fly beyond prescribed duty hours

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 19:08

State-run Air India is likely to face some fresh turbulence as one of its pilots' union, Indian Commercial pilots Association (ICPA), has decided not to fly beyond the prescribed duty hours in the interest of passengers "safety" and avoid "stress".

Abolish international flying norms for domestic airlines:CAPA

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 19:23

At present, an Indian carriers is allowed to fly overseas only when it has completed five years of domestic operations and have a minimum of 20 aircraft fleet.

No proposal to reserve Air India seats for last minute fliers: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 20:24

There is no proposal by the national carrier Air India to reserve adequate number of seats at an affordable fares for the last minute customers flying in some emergency situations, Government said on Thursday.

Air India asks Govt to reconsider easing of 5/20 rule

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 23:58

Air India has asked the Government to "reconsider" the proposed easing of 5/20 rule which will help new airlines to fly overseas without serving much on domestic routes, saying the move will be "detrimental" not only for the national carrier but also against the other established players.

Govt expects to finalise new aviation policy in a month

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 18:36

Government expects to finalise the much-awaited new aviation policy and revised international flying norms for domestic carriers within a month.

Easing of 5/20 norms should not hit established carriers: Singh

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 21:23

"The government should seriously look at it (5/20 norms) before taking a decision (to modify it). It needs to be ensured that existing (or established) players are not penalised," SpiceJet's chairman and managing director Ajay Singh said.

AirAsia India wants foreign flying clarity before expansion

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 16:00

The new government has not been successful in pushing ahead with plan to relax 5/20 rule despite the fact that this was one of the initial reforms mooted by them.

New airline Air Pegasus to start flight operations from April 12

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 20:19

Bangalore-based Air Pegasus, which recently acquired flying permit from aviation regulator DGCA, on Wednesday said it plans to commence operations from April 12 with flight services to Thiruvananthapuram and Hubli.

Note on new aviation norms to be sent for inter-ministerial consultation

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 21:56

The Civil Aviation Ministry would soon send a note on the new norms for international operations for the domestic carriers for inter-ministerial consultation, official sources said here.

Flying car to become reality in 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 15:42

The Czech-built vehicle can hit over 160 kph on the ground and it flies at 200kph on twin propellers.

Kingfisher Airlines' flying license to expire today

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 08:47

The doors are finally going to be shut on the defunct Kingfisher Airlines as the two-year term to renew its Air Operator Permit expires on December 31 midnight.

Kingfisher Airlines' flying license to expire Dec 31; doors could be shut

Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014, 11:02

The doors are finally going to be shut on the defunct Kingfisher Airlines as the two-year term to renew its Air Operator Permit expires on December 31 midnight.