AAI, IATA join hands to train govt airport staffers

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 17:22

AAI in this regard signed a memorandum of understanding with IATA on Monday.

Murugappa Group forays into online travel space

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 21:26

Besides offering travel services, Parry Enterprises is engaged in the manufacture of polymer meshes and packaged drinking water.

Demand for global air freight likely to rise by 4.5% in 2015

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 14:21

Demand for global air freight grew 4.2 percent in November last year as compared to same period in 2013 and is expected to rise by 4.5 percent this year, driven by growth in cross-border trade, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

Domestic air traffic shows healthy growth for Nov '14

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 18:00

India's domestic air traffic grew strongly by over 14 percent last November compared to the same month in 2013, though that did not translate into higher international travel demand for Indian carriers, IATA said Thursday.

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.

High taxes, rising costs check growth of Indian aviation: IATA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 18:41

High taxes on fuel and rising operating costs were acting as a constraint to the growth of the aviation industry in India, global airlines' body IATA said Wednesday.

IATA sees record profit for airlines as oil prices plunge

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 18:23

Travellers might soon be able to pay less to fly, IATA's chief said Friday, after the global airline association predicted record profits for the sector due to plunging oil prices.

India's domestic air passenger traffic up 16.3%

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 14:01

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Friday that India`s domestic market increased by 16.3 percent last month as a result of market stimulation by domestic carriers.

India's domestic air traffic grew by over 16% in Oct: IATA

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 22:41

Market stimulation by local airlines helped domestic air traffic in India grow by 16.3 percent, more than China, in October compared to the same period last year, according to data released by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Thursday.

India's domestic air traffic grew by over 16% in Oct: IATA

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 21:05

Domestic carriers have been from the beginning of the year offering low fares through a series of discounted ticket schemes to stimulate demand.

Domestic air traffic up 3.4% in November

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:23

India's domestic air traffic grew 3.4 percent in November last year, in spite of significant volatility in the market which continues, global airlines body IATA said on Monday.