Six new airlines to start operations in the new year: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 18:02

Six new airlines are expected to fly the Indian skies next year, the government said on Tuesday as it asked states to join hands to promote regional connectivity and help the aviation sector meet its burgeoning losses by reducing taxes on jet fuel.

Domestic air traffic registers 14.35% growth in November

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 22:39

The number of passengers rose to 58.74 lakh as against 51.37 lakh carried by the seven Indian airlines a year-ago, the data showed.

Code-share agreements soon with Star Alliance members: AI

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 22:54

National carrier Air India Wednesday said it expects to put-in place code-share partnerships with most member airlines of the Star Alliance grouping by March next year.

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.

SC refuses to pass interim order on pleas of AI, unions

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 19:31

The Supreme Court Monday refused to pass any interim order on a batch of cross-appeals filed by Air India (AI) and various employees' unions against a Bombay High Court order on implementation of Dharmadhikari panel's recommendations on merger of erstwhile Indian Airlines and AI.

Air India expected to join global network Star Alliance

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 15:41

Ending almost seven years of wait, Air India is finally expected to join Star Alliance, a global network of airlines, by this summer.

Delhi-bound Air India plane makes emergency landing

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 23:51

A Delhi-bound Air India plane with 135 passengers on board was forced to make emergency landing at an airport here on Tuesday due to a technical snag, about 15 minutes after it took off.

Kalanithi Maran, Kal Airways hike SpiceJet stake to 53.48%

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:46

The promoters of SpiceJet have increased their stake in the low-cost carrier to 53.48 percent by acquiring 2.8 percent equity on conversion of warrants worth over Rs 54 crore.

Jet Airways sees Etihad deal closure even as it posts record loss

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 19:53

Jet Airways expects to conclude a USD 334 million stake sale to Abu Dhabi`s Etihad by the year-end, the Indian airline said, one day after posting a record quarterly loss.

Govt asks states to slash VAT on jet fuel to 4%

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:24

Currently, VAT on jet fuel ranges from 4 to 30 percent.

DGCA measures lead Indian airlines, airports to cut emissions

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:59

All Indian scheduled passenger airlines operating domestic and international destinations slashed their carbon footprint by 6.6 percent in 2012 compared with the previous year, the Carbon Footprint Report 2012 has said.