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Ethiopian Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX back in the sky 3 years after crash

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest aviation group, flew its Boeing 737 MAX jet for the first time on Tuesday after a tragic crash in 2019.

Gati Shakti will be achieved if Centre, states work together: Scindia

The multi-modal connectivity envisaged under "PM Gati Shakti" will be achieved if the Centre and all the 36 states and Union territories work together, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said

Economic Survey: Indian aviation sector has started to rebound

The Indian aviation sector has started to rebound with accelerated pace of Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and easing of travel restrictions globally, stated the Economic Survey released on Monday

Win-win deal: Why Air India privatisation has drawn little to no criticism

That such a deal can be greeted with celebration in the camps of both buyer and seller speaks volumes about the airline and its recent history, writes T N Ninan

Govt asks airlines to enforce one handbag rule to ease airport congestion

Airline execs say the rule is conflicting as it permits a passenger to carry multiple other things like laptop bag, ladies' hand bag, blanket, item bought at duty free shops

American Airlines reports $931 million fourth-quarter loss over Omicron

American Airlines lost USD 931 million in the fourth quarter and the omicron variant of COVID-19 is delaying its recovery from nearly two years of pandemic.

Airlines forced to cancel flights as omicron hits demand and frontline crew

IndiGo to reduce 20% of capacity and waive change fees for all bookings

Canadian court quashes seizure of AAI dues, limits action against Air India

Decisions are part of a judgment delivered by Superior Court of Quebec on pleas by India against separate garnishment orders which led to seizure of over $30 million

Budget carrier IndiGo warns of higher fares on West Bengal routes

IndiGo limits flights connecting West Bengal to Delhi, Mumbai to only Monday and Friday

Passengers' Gain: Competition to soar as new players enter aviation sector

Competition is expected to soar in India's aviation sector during 2022, as new players enter the industry along with deeper penetration of air transport in hinterland

Omicron a concern, but unlikely to hinder aviation sector's 2022 flight

India's aviation sector is expected to maintain its high growth altitude in 2022 on a year-on-year basis, despite fears triggered by the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

SpiceJet says HC has stayed its earlier order of winding up the airline

The carrier said it has a good case on merits and was hopeful of having favourable outcome in the appeal

Average fares on air bubble flights comparable to pre-pandemic level: Govt

Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year, when the coronavirus pandemic had started spreading across the world.

Airline bosses worry about impact of Omicron Covid-19 variant

The impact of travel restrictions was evident in financial results published on Tuesday by easyJet and Scandinavian operator SAS

Scindia appeals to the states and UTs to bring down VAT on aviation fuel

Civil Aviation Minister calls for co-operation and support of states and UTs in strengthening the sector

Defunct carrier Jet Airways posts Rs 306 cr loss in September quarter

The once-storied full service carrier recognised a loss of Rs 244.98 crore in relation to the sale of an aircraft

Boeing directors agree to $237-mn settlement over 737 MAX safety oversight

The proposed agreement will require the election of an additional board director with aviation/aerospace, engineering, or product safety oversight expertise

Draft guideline issued to ensure ease during air travel for disabled people

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday issued draft guidelines for aviation sector stakeholders such as airlines and airports to ensure disabled people can travel at ease

IndiGo draws defensive lines to ward-off upcoming competition

Estimates indicate a massive rebound in air travel sans the impact of high jet fuel prices.

7.06 mn domestic air passengers in Sep, 5.44% higher than August: DGCA

Around 7.06 million domestic passengers travelled by air in the month of September, 5.44 per cent higher than 6.70 million who travelled in August, the country's aviation regulator said on Monday