Ground handling can't be taken away from airlines: SC told

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 21:48

The federation said their efficiency and time-bound services would be adversely affected if the handling duties is taken over by the government authorities and refuted the contentions of the Centre it has been done out of security concern.

J&K police nab top Kandahar hijack suspect

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 09:06

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Mehrajuddin Dand, a terror suspect who allegedly provided logistical support to the hijackers of IC-814.

Haj pilgrimage: Direct Air India flights from Kashmir

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 22:02

Air India will operate direct flights from Srinagar to Jeddah to ferry this year`s Haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, Jammu and Kashmir.

Pilots' wage parity process has started, court told

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 09:48

Air India Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that the process has started of implementing the recommendations of a panel to ensure career progression and wage rationalisation of pilots of Air India and the erstwhile Indian Airlines.

Air India implementing recommendations of panel; HC told

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 23:37

The counsel for AI told a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice A K Sikri that the recommendations of the committee, dealing with various issues including parity in training and career progression of pilots, are being implemented.

IA, AI merger: Management issues seniority lists of officers

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 11:06

Integration of human resources of erstwhile Indian Airlines and Air India has finally begun after five years of their merger, with the management coming out with seniority lists of about 4,500 officers.

Airlines move Delhi HC against hike in aeronautical tariff

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 20:06

Various airlines Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court against the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India's permission to the Delhi International Airport Limited for a threefold hike in its aeronautical tariff for the IGI Airport here.

FDI in Indian airlines gets muted response from foreign carriers

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 13:28

There seems to be little enthusiasm among international airlines over the government's plan to allow them to pick up 49 percent stake in their Indian counterparts.

Dharmadhikari report highlights bias, prejudice: IPG

Last Updated: Friday, June 1, 2012, 22:48

In a statement, the IPG said the report was tailor-made to suit the interests of the employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines.

Fly first, talks later: Govt to striking Air India pilots

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 22:07

As losses in the wake of the agitation by over 200 pilots of the Indian Pilots Guild crossed over Rs.150 crore, 14 international flights were cancelled, bringing no end to the woes of the passengers.

AI Board approves asset monetisation, endorses stand on pilots

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 14:07

Air India's Board Monday approved a plan to raise Rs 5,000 crore over 10 years by monetising its assets to repay loans extended to it by the government and it lenders.

AI, IA merger has not progressed as desired: Ajit Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 12:52

Acknowledging that the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines has not progressed as desired, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said some things had gone "seriously wrong" in the process.