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0 in '14 to 48 now: Demand rises for non-stop flights between India, Canada

There were no non-stop flights between the two countries in 2014. This has risen to 48 in 2022

Air India leasing more planes to expand network, grow market share: CEO

Currently, the airline has 113 aircraft which include both narrow-body and wide-body Airbus and Boeing planes

Aircraft engine maker P&W bosses fly to India to soothe customers' worries

Senior executives meet industry leaders and civil aviation secretary after slow delivery of engines

Udan levy on airlines to double from Jan due to inflation, route expansion

The official added that a 20 per cent contribution from state governments to the regional connectivity fund had been factored in while proposing the hike

Aviation ministry modifies rule to make masks optional on domestic flights

In-flight announcements may only mention that all passengers should preferably use masks/face covers; no specific reference to fine/penal action needed

India's aviation safety rank to improve after UN agency audit: DGCA

Says country fared well in ICAO audit of Nov 9-16 covering legislation, licensing, operations, airworthiness, among other areas; India was placed below Pakistan and Nepal an earlier exercise

US transport dept fines Air India $1.4 mn for delaying refunds of $121 mn

Refunds were on account of flights cancelled during Covid-19 pandemic; AI among six airlines that collectively forked out $600 mn in refunds and $7.25 mn in penalties

Akasa Air to fly with 15 fewer seats due to supply chain woes

The airline expects the issue to be resolved in 6-9 months

Kalrock Capital says raids on promoter will not impact Jet revival

'Florian confirms that neither Kalrock Capital Partners nor Jet Airways have any connection with these ongoing investigations, or the charges made thereunder'

69% Go First flights delayed on average in past three days; DGCA to probe

Airline forced to raise utilisation of its operational planes; delay as high as 82% on Saturday

How Bengaluru Airport's new terminal is like a walk in the garden

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate the 'garden terminal' today

65% of passengers want cap on airfares, says LocalCircles survey

Sixty-five per cent of surveyed passengers want the civil aviation ministry to reintroduce a cap on airfares, according to a survey carried out by LocalCircles

Embraer says talks for manufacturing aircraft in India progressing well

Says it's looking at various partnering options for next-gen turboprop aircraft

IndiGo, Go First weighed down by grounded planes and engine shortages

IndiGo confirms 30 planes on ground, plots alternate strategies for capacity growth

International cruise liners back in India after two yrs led by Viking Mars

The six-month old ship operated by Switzerland-based cruise operator Viking will dock at Mumbai on Nov 13 enroute to Thailand. It is carrying 800 passengers

Vodafone Idea Q2 loss widens to Rs 7,595 crore on higher expenses

Gross revenue in the second quarter of FY23 increased by 12.8 per cent YoY to Rs 10,614 crore

Vodafone Idea enhances postpaid offering as it loses ground to Airtel

New Vi Max postpaid plan offers users more data and SMSes per month, apart from travel discounts, airport lounge access, and priority customer service; comes into effect on Wednesday

Deadlock over carrier's revival: Banks not keen on sharing Jet's liability

Deadlock over carrier's revival after NCLAT order

Bharti Airtel to focus on rural markets to narrow gap with Reliance Jio

Decision on differential 5G pricing may be taken after 6-9 months: Vittal

Indus Towers revises report, drops para on govt stake in Vodafone Idea

Tower installation firm had said conversion of interest into equity stake for the government can be decided only after telecom company's stock price improves