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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.

India needs 1,740 new aircraft worth $240 bn in next 20 years: Boeing

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 19:09

Raising its forecast for the Indian market, Boeing Wednesday said the country will need 1,740 new aircraft worth USD 240 billion over the next 20 years.

Naresh Goyal pitches for reducing aviation fuel prices

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 23:25

Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal Thursday pitched for reduction in aviation fuel prices in the new civil aviation policy being prepared by the government.

Naresh Goyal pitches for reducing aviation fuel prices

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 20:54

After meeting senior Civil Aviation Ministry officials, Goyal expressed satisfaction over the steps initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to boost the economy

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.

Govt to infuse additional Rs 800 crore into Air India

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:35

The Finance Ministry on Friday sought Parliament's nod for making an additional equity infusion into Air India worth Rs 800 crore, less than half the amount sought by the Civil Aviation Ministry for the national carrier.

Air India cuts losses to Rs 5,547.47 cr

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 15:52

Air India has reduced its net loss by more than a quarter to Rs 5,547.47 crore in the previous fiscal as compared to a net loss of Rs 7,559.74 crore in FY12, government said on Monday.

Air India cuts losses to Rs 5,547.47 cr

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 15:52

Air India has reduced its net loss by more than a quarter to Rs 5,547.47 crore in the previous fiscal as compared to a net loss of Rs 7,559.74 crore in FY12, government said on Monday.

Air India to induct 800 additional cabin crew by October

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 13:24

The planned intake of 800 additional cabin crew by Air India is expected to be completed by October to help the airline tide over the massive shortage and improve its on-time performance.

SpiceJet says in early talks with investors, denies tie-up with airlines

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 19:32

SpiceJet Friday said a few potential investors are currently in "exploratory and preliminary" discussion with it, evincing interest to invest in the no-frills carrier while denying reports of entering into any commercial tie-up with any airline.

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 extended 'light hand-holding' to SpiceJet: Aviation Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 19:39

The government had extended "light hand-holding" to SpiceJet when it went through turbulent times, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju.