Much awaited draft aviation policy likely to delayed further

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 21:26

The much awaited draft aviation policy is likely to be delayed further as certain provisions including easing of international flying norm for domestic carriers, are expected to be reworked.

Global investment not threat but lifeline: Etihad CEO

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 14:10

Global investment is not a threat but a lifeline for aviation industry, UAE's flag carrier Etihad Airways has said, in the wake of its record USD 643 million investment in Alitalia to revitalise Italy's national airline.

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.

No plans to enter commercial aviation: Mahindra

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:29

Denying any plan to venture into commercial aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) today said that it's aerospace business remains restricted to manufacture of utility aircraft and aerostructures.

Govt completely rewriting civil aviation policy: Official

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:30

After being in the works for a long time, the government is "completely rewriting" the civil aviation policy to address concerns of the stakeholders.

SpiceJet inducts first Airbus plane

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 23:33

SpiceJet, which is into operations for over ten years now, has for the first time inducted an Airbus plane in its fleet as so far it was depending on Boeing's narrow body B737s and Canadian Bombardier Q400.

'AI to soon harmonise salaries of pilots of its two fleets'

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:54

Recent media reports had said that some Air India B787 pilots were resigning due to the existing difference in the salary packages of the two types of pilots.

Etihad Airways says not in talks to raise stake in Jet Airways

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:59

Shares in Jet closed up 2.44 percent on Tuesday against a 0.27 percent rise in the benchmark. A spokesman for Jet did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Propelled by summer bookings domestic air travel clocks profit

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 17:36

All Indian carriers together ferried a total of 71.27 lakh passengers in May as compared to 60.22 lakh passengers during May 2014, according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data for the month.

Vistara adds Bengaluru to its network; to fly daily to Delhi, Mumbai

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 17:47

Bengaluru will be the 10th destination for the Tata-Singapore Airlines JV.

CIAL reports 144.58 cr PAT in FY'15

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 17:33

The board of directors recommended a dividend of 21 percent. It also decided to convene this year's annual general body meeting on August 18.

IATA talks to consumer forums on transparent laws

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 13:24

"Looking at the nature of some of the regulations being produced, it seems that some governments are ignoring basic commercial principles. They are producing regulations that do not address the root causes of many travel disruptions. In light of this, IATA and the airlines need to contribute a new perspective to the conversation on consumer protection," he said.