Page 2 - Civil Aviation Policy

Could a $10-million system have saved lives in Kozhikode plane crash?

While most plane crash investigations blame dead pilots, Kozhikode investigators may have to dig much deeper

Pak airlines may be banned from flying to 188 countries over pilots issue

The ICAO issued a serious warning to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) over the safety concerns

Indian airlines struggling as most costs are paid in US dollars: Vistara

While signing contracts with aircraft leasing firms or aircraft maintenance firms, airlines generally have to agree to make payments in US dollars only

Here's how the first day of resumption of domestic flights panned out

Delhi airport had as many as 80 flight cancellations, infuriating passengers. It would interest you to know that Delhi airport was supposed to handle around 380 domestic flights today

IATA suggests suspending airport slot rules immediately over Coronavirus

Takeoff and landing slot rules mean airlines must fill at least 80% of their slots in any given season, or risk losing their allocation next time round

Govt considers adding more teeth to aviation regulators ahead of ICAO audit

Centre moves to amend law; airlines, airports may face fines of up to Rs 1 crore

Civil aviation minister directs setting up mechanism to monitor airfare

He, however, said the government currently does not have any intention to regularise the fares

Regional connectivity: Flights to start in un-served airports from January 2017

The Minister said there are 17 under-served airports and 407 un-served airstrips in the country. The primary objective of RCS is to facilitate/stimulate regional air connectivity by making it affordable.

Letters: No compromise on safety

With reference to the editorial, "Aviation safety blues" (August 23), 35 close calls in a 15-month period is alarming and cannot be brushed under the carpet, especially after the civil aviation policy underwent some changes. Safety standards have to be world class; there can be no relaxation in this aspect.We are short of 1,000 air traffic controllers; these vacancies can't be filled overnight. Lack of air traffic controllers will only make matters worse. The need of the hour is to fill the vacancies at the earliest without endangering the life of passengers.As highlighted in your editorial that low salaries and poor working conditions are the two main reasons for people not opting for a career with the Airports Authority of India, this is something the civil aviation minister and the government needs to look into before filling the vacancies.There is no point boasting that India is the fastest growing aviation market if it does not have even the basic infrastructure in place. The gove

Indian airlines reluctant to fly foreign routes

Govt wants to auction foreign flying rights as much of bilateral capacity is being unused

Ownership haze mars FDI in aviation

Earlier rule on reserving management control for Indians remains; lack of coordination among departments, say critics

Aviation policy draws flak from CAPA

NCAP doesn't provide the sector with the institutional infrastructure required for long term growth, says CAPA

Flying trouble

Many shortcomings of the new aviation policy

Reforms take wing

Airlines with 20 aircraft can fly abroad, new aviation policy pushes regional linkages

5 ways in which airlines will be impacted by aviation policy

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new aviation policy with wide-ranging changes

Union Cabinet clears Civil Aviation Policy

To open door to a number of passenger-friendly measures including capping of airfares at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight

Cabinet may take up aviation policy tomorrow

The Civil Aviation Ministry had sent the proposed policy to Cabinet for approval on June 3

Letters: Sail with the wind

With reference to the editorial, "Flying against the wind" (May 6), the government's plan to limit airfares of hour-long flights to Rs 2,500 is ill-conceived

Civil aviation policy gets delayed; likely in early next fiscal

The govt is still working on certain issues including those related to the 5/20 international flying norm.

Auctioning of air traffic rights anti-competitive, says global airlines body

Global airlines body IATA has also flagged concerns about proposed 2% levy on air tickets to fund regional connectivity