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.

Air India pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 18:43

The national carrier currently has 15 recognized trade unions representing around 22,000 employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines, besides Air India.

Airlines trim losses by 30%, Indigo reports record profit

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 23:24

Lower fuel prices have helped domestic carriers to trim their combined losses by an estimated 30 percent at USD 1.21-1.27 billion in fiscal 2015, while budget carrier IndiGo reported an estimated record USD 150-175 million profit during the period, according to an industry report.

New civil aviation secretary holds Air India review

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 18:06

"The ministry feels that the situation in the aviation industry has undergone a sea change since 2012 when Air India's TAP was put in place for 10 years and this requires that the plan be revisited," a government official had said.

Rajeev Nayan Choubey takes over as new Civil Aviation Seceratry

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 16:47

He is the third Civil Aviation Seceratry at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan after the formation of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre in May last year.

Average fare of carriers during peak seasons near minimum fare: DGCA

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 19:12

Aviation regulator DGCA has said that the average fare of domestic carriers during peak demand seasons was closer to the minimum fare.

Jet Airways stock tumbles 6% post earnings

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 21:05

Jet Airways stock slumped 6 percent Monday after the company reported a net loss of Rs 1,729 crore for the three months ended March 2015.

DGCA set to revise cabin crew duty, rest period norms

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 18:56

The move comes after DGCA received a number of complaints about airlines allegedly violating the Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for cabin crew.

Aviation Min to seek cabinet approval for changes in 5/20 norm

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:00

The Civil Aviation Ministry would soon submit a draft note on the proposed changes in the controversial 5/20 norm to the Cabinet for approval.

Indian airlines urge govt to prevent 'poaching' of workforce

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 19:31

Flagging its concern over "rampant poaching" of skilled workforce including engineers and cabin crew by global carriers, primarily the cash-rich Gulf airlines, the domestic airline industry has urged the government to formulate some regulations to tackle the issue.

Airport privatisation: AAI extends bidding deadline again

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 18:59

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has again extended the deadline for submitting bids for control of four airports, further delaying their privatisation process.

Sharma visits ATC tower at airport; takes stock of situation

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 20:32

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma Sunday made a surprise visit to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at the Delhi airport and took stock of the functioning of the air traffic management.