Page 11 - Latest Updates on Jyotiraditya Scindia
Airfares down on some routes after aviation minister's meet but still high
At its highest, one-way fare for a Delhi to Leh flight in May stood at a whopping Rs 43,519, which is more than thrice the prices a year ago, Rs 14,334
 "Airfares down on some routes after aviation minister's meet but still high")
Get CoC approval on revival plan before we consider it: DGCA to GoFirst
Legal experts say that since there is no previous case of a company filing for voluntary insolvency, the DGCA wants the CoC to approve the resolution plan before it takes any decision on it
 "Get CoC approval on revival plan before we consider it: DGCA to GoFirst")
Steel industry saved Rs 34,800 cr forex by reducing imports: Scindia
The per capita steel consumption also rose from 60.8 kilogramme to 86.7 kg during the said period, registering a rise of 43 per cent
 "Steel industry saved Rs 34,800 cr forex by reducing imports: Scindia")
Maximum airfares drop up to 61% after govt intervention, says Scindia
Don't wait for govt to point out odd fares: Scindia
 "Maximum airfares drop up to 61% after govt intervention, says Scindia")
Air ticket price can't escalate beyond what is justifiable: Scindia
Earlier at a meeting with the Airlines Advisory Group on Monday, the minister had expressed the need for maximum ticket prices to be within an acceptable range
 "Air ticket price can't escalate beyond what is justifiable: Scindia")
Our aircraft fleet doubled in past nine years, says Aviation Minister
He also highlighted the positive transformations observed in Air India following its acquisition by the Tata Group, signifying a positive shift in the airline's performance and operations
 "Our aircraft fleet doubled in past nine years, says Aviation Minister")
India to have 200-220 more airports, heliports in next 5 years: Scindia
He added that eight airports have been built in the northeast part of the country
 "India to have 200-220 more airports, heliports in next 5 years: Scindia")
Check abnormal surge in airfares: Jyotiraditya Scindia to airlines
There were no immediate comments from airlines, but airline executives said on condition of anonymity that they would comply with the instruction
 "Check abnormal surge in airfares: Jyotiraditya Scindia to airlines")
Airlines must devise mechanism for reasonable pricing of air tickets: Govt
Airlines have been asked to self-monitor airfares on routes that have seen considerable rise in ticket prices, particularly those that were served by Go First earlier
Scindia has got aviation ministry that has no plane, no airport: Digvijaya
Singh also said he would oppose any possible move by Scindia to return to the Congress ahead of the MP Assembly polls to be held at the end of the year
 "Scindia has got aviation ministry that has no plane, no airport: Digvijaya")
Skyrocketing airfares: GoFirst's absence, thunderstorms, demand to blame
The prices of the cheapest flights from Delhi to Mumbai stood at Rs 19,000 for one-way. Whereas, for Delhi to Dubai, it was Rs 14,000
 "Skyrocketing airfares: GoFirst's absence, thunderstorms, demand to blame")
India conducts Asia's 1st performance-based helicopter navigation: Scindia
It was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India
Troubled airline Go First extends cancellation of flights until June 4
Go First had blamed the non-delivery of engines by the US engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney for its failure to operate
Air services from Kanpur to Delhi will begin soon: Jyotiraditya Scindia
He also said that a new airport will be built in Ayodhya in the next 1.5 years, and the facility coming at Jewar will compete with airports in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad
Go international for more profits: Aviation Minister Scindia tells airlines
Scindia responded that India is going to have 50 flying training organisations by the end of this year
 "Go international for more profits: Aviation Minister Scindia tells airlines")
Scindia discusses manpower planning for peak season with airport operators
Representatives from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) also participated in the meeting
Scindia voices concern over Go First, says committed to support airlines
The Principal Bench of NCLT, New Delhi also declared a moratorium for the company and directed the suspended Board of Directors to cooperate with the IRP
Government has massive game plan for civil aviation sector: Scindia
He was speaking at the curtain raiser event here for the 'Wing India 2024' conference to be held next year in Hyderabad
Allow Go First pilots to exit without impediment: Pilot body to Scindia
The pilot's body has written to the minister seeking his intervention to help Go First pilots facing hurdles in leaving the airline
Meghalaya CM meets Scindia, submits proposals to set up heliports, airport
The existing Shillong airport has a short runway, which is not feasible for landing of big aircraft, while the Baljek airport in Garo Hills district remained unutilised
