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Ex-NDMA VC M Shashidhar Reddy suggests Scindia 'flood audit' of airports

Former National Disaster Management Authority vice-chairman M Shashidhar Reddy on Sunday wrote to Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia suggesting a "flood audit" of all airports in India

Aviation ministry signs MoU with Adani group for providing airport services

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Adani group for providing services, including customs, immigration and security

Aviation Ministry grants permission to use drones to 10 organisations

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday gave conditional permission to 10 organisations, including Mahindra and Mahindra, SAIL and Bayer Crop Science, to use drones for various purposes

Jet Airways: Staff grouping seeks Scindia's intervention to resolve issues

A grouping of Jet Airways staff has sought the intervention of Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in addressing their issues with respect to the resolution plan of the Jalan Kalrock Consortium, which has emerged as the winning bidder for the defunct airline. In a letter to the minister, the All India Jet Airways' Officers & Staff Association has requested him to take up their issues with the representatives of the consortium. Payment of all social security dues such as provident fund and gratuity, and assurance of employment to existing employees on the payroll are among their demands. "We are shocked and surprised to notice that complete injustice has been done to the employees of the company in as much that the dues offered is about Rs 52 crore which is a miniscule amount compared to the original claims accepted by the resolution professional," the letter, dated July 27, said. On June 22, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the consortium's resolution ...

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala plans 70 planes for new ultra-low cost airline

The billionaire investor, who is considering investing $35 million and would own 40% of the carrier, expects to get a no-objection certificate from India's aviation ministry in the next 15 days

Scindia promises to leave no stone unturned in expanding air connectivity

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has promised he will leave no stone unturned for expansion of air connectivity in Madhya Pradesh, said state's Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

Coronavirus: Govt issues guidelines for vaccination of aviation staff

The Centre issued guidelines to facilitate expeditious Covid-19 vaccination of aviation personnel working in government as well as private entities

India has finalised air bubble pact with Sri Lanka: Aviation Ministry

India has established a bilateral air bubble arrangement with Sri Lanka for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries

DGCA, aviation ministry refuse to give assurance on Jet Airways slots issue

Any request of the resolution applicant (Jet Airways) for allocation of slots would be considered as per the existing policy and procedure, affidavit said

Disinvestment of Air India, Pawan Hans to be completed in 2021-22: FM

FM said in her budget speech that the disinvestment of Air India and Pawan Hans would be completed in 2021-22

India may extend UK flight ban for a short period, says Hardeep Singh Puri

The minister expressed hope that the normal international air travel would resume in the first half of 2021

206,000 passengers used domestic air services since May 25: Hardeep Puri

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that a total of 206,000 passengers have used the domestic air services since May 25, the day when flight operations resumed post-Covid lockdown

NTPC granted permission to use drones for research at 3 thermal plants

The ministry said the conditional exemption is till December 31 or till the full operatalisation of Digital Sky Platform, whichever is earlier

Lower fare limits to apply to premium economy class seats: Aviation Min

Among the Indian domestic carriers, only Vistara has premium economy class seats in its flights

Book directly with airlines, no need to apply here: Govt to intl passengers

Passengers taking international flights from India need not apply to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and can directly book their tickets with the airlines, said an official statement on Wednesday. A standard operating protocol issued by the Home Ministry on August 22 stated that persons who are eligible to travel on outbound flights "will apply to MoCA or an agency/agencies designated by MoCA for this purpose with necessary details, including places of departure & arrival". The MoCA said on Twitter on Wednesday that it "has designated all the airlines operating under Vande Bharat Mission & air transport bubble arrangements as designated agencies for this purpose". "Passengers may book tickets directly with the airlines concerned. They need not apply/register with the Ministry of Civil Aviation," it added. While scheduled international passenger flights continue to remain suspended in the country since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic, special international ...

Govt likely to take up next round of airport privatisation on Wednesday

Cabinet may clear AAI's proposal to sign pact with Adani Enterprises for three airports

Will propose 'further airport privatisation' to Cabinet on Wednesday: Puri

Adani Enterprises had won the rights to run six airports after a competitive bidding process in February 2019

Flying on clipped wings

Capping airline fares is unnecessary

Flights to resume soon: What's allowed and what's not in the time of corona

From fare hike and slower processes at airports, to use of authorised taxis, here is what is going to change for passengers as they fly in the time of coronavirus

London-Delhi flight ticket to cost Rs 50,000: Govt on evacuating Indians

On arrival from abroad, all passengers will be screened and put under quarantine for a period of 14 days as a COVID-19 precautionary measure, Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said