Page 18 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
Flight curbs will be lifted once Covid-19 is under control, says Puri
India has imposed a 21-day lockdown from March 25 to curb the coronavirus pandemic
 "Flight curbs will be lifted once Covid-19 is under control, says Puri")
Covid-19: India to open its skies in phases after lockdown is lifted
The top 10 airports are likely to be made operational first; international travel to open up last
 "Covid-19: India to open its skies in phases after lockdown is lifted")
India says will consider allowing int'l flights to country after April 15
India is under a 21-day lockdown till April 14 and therefore, all domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended
 "India says will consider allowing int'l flights to country after April 15")
Crew getting substandard Covid-19 protective gear in flights: Air India
Air India has been permitted by DGCA to fly special flights to transport test kits, medicines, relief material and Indians coming from abroad or foreigners going to their countries
 "Crew getting substandard Covid-19 protective gear in flights: Air India")
Air India pilots seek urgent financial aid from govt amid coronavirus fears
With global travel bans due to the pandemic, many airlines across the world are staring at massive losses and fear going bust.
 "Air India pilots seek urgent financial aid from govt amid coronavirus fears")
Business as usual for civil aviation, taking coronavirus head-on: Minister
Says industry and govt are acting against Coronavirus challenge so as to "emerge stronger once the problem is behind us, instead of acting in panic"
 "Business as usual for civil aviation, taking coronavirus head-on: Minister")
Nearly 1.2 mn international passengers screened for coronavirus: Govt
Hardeep Singh Puri further said out of over 1.1 million passengers who were screened at 30 airports only 3,225 were referred to tests
 "Nearly 1.2 mn international passengers screened for coronavirus: Govt")
Deadline for Air India's initial bids may be extended: Hardeep Singh Puri
Puri said the disinvestment process for Air India is going on "extremely well"
 "Deadline for Air India's initial bids may be extended: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Hardeep Singh Puri to move Aircraft Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today
The amendments would fulfil the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation
 "Hardeep Singh Puri to move Aircraft Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today")
No economic slump? Measurement and understanding the issue, says Puri: ORF
Puri noted that India is going through a "phase of rapid and aggressive structural adjustment", the statement said
Air India's disinvestment will not face any problems this time: Puri
The minister also assured the employees at Air India that their requirements would be foremost in the airline and factored in whatever arrangement is decided with the successor
 "Air India's disinvestment will not face any problems this time: Puri")
183 incidents of drones flying in border areas reported: Hardeep Puri
Last month, the aviation ministry had given an 18-day registration period to all drone users in India
 "183 incidents of drones flying in border areas reported: Hardeep Puri")
IndiGo pilot contests ban on Kunal Kamra; Puri says 'will go beyond rules'
The pilot said he was disheartened that the airline didn't consult him and took a decision based solely on social media posts
 "IndiGo pilot contests ban on Kunal Kamra; Puri says 'will go beyond rules'")
Letter to BS: Ban on Kamra in violation of rules, should be put on hold
The haste shown by IndiGo and other airlines betrays their eagerness to bend over backwards to please the authorities
 "Letter to BS: Ban on Kamra in violation of rules, should be put on hold")
A case of swadeshi privatisation
Air India's privatisation is acceptable as long as its control does not pass on to a foreign entity.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra banned from flying by IndiGo, Air India
Kunal Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on a Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo plane on Tuesday
Air India divestment process finally takes off, with sweetened deal terms
The govt has announced it would absorb 30% more in debt and liabilities, than in the previous year
 "Air India divestment process finally takes off, with sweetened deal terms")
Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo
The government on Monday issued a Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale in Air India
 "Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo")
Air India, its arms great assets, buyer will use iconic brands, says Puri
After failing to attract a single bid in 2018, the government has this time sweetened the offer.
 "Air India, its arms great assets, buyer will use iconic brands, says Puri")
Air India sets up panel to address privatisation-related issues of staff
The panel has been set up a day after discussions between Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and representatives of various Air India unions
