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Cockpit and cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Aviation jobs were scarce even before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on Indian shores in early 2020. The situation has been exacerbated since

GoAir bets on ultra-low-cost carrier model to consolidate market position

As the airline sector grapples with the second Covid-19 wave, Wadias-promoted GoAir has set its sights on a major expansion drive in terms of network

Airports in North-East operating, expanding at full strength amid Covid-19

The Covid-19, which turned things upside down for people across the world, is being methodically managed at these airports

Regional connectivity gets boost as airlines expand flights under RCS

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity

Bombay Flying Club becomes India's 1st DGCA-approved drone training school

However, the club will have to fulfill certain conditions regarding aerial photography, safety, insurance and take clearances

Air travel bubble takes flight even as demand tapers due to entry curbs

Air France and United have already commenced bookings for travel from Paris and Newark to India, while Lufthansa is yet to open inbound sales

India speaks to US, Canada, European & Gulf nations on air travel bubbles

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) had on June 23 said India is considering establishing "individual bilateral bubbles" with the US, the UK, Germany and France.

Vistara loss doubles to Rs 831 crore amid tough operating environment

Vistara will deploy 50% of its capacity on international routes in the next five years

The 'invisible' foreign hand

Every time it appears the country will finally produce a successful international airline, a chain of events ensures it doesn't happen

Airlines stocks trade weak; InterGlobe Aviation down 4%

InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet and Jet Airways were trading lower in the range of 1% to 4% on the BSE.

Rahul Bhatia-owned InterGlobe says it underwrote IndiGo's financial risk

A dispute between the founders of one of Asia's biggest budget carriers is deepening

Budget plans to make India aviation hub with aircraft financing, leasing

India is one of the world's most lucrative aviation markets, with a growing middle class flying for the first time

UN watchdog hikes India air safety score, US regulator gives highest rating

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said the country's safety record is excellent and that there are no structural deficiencies

India needs 1,750 new aircraft over 20 years to meet rising traffic: Airbus

On an average, one Airbus aircraft will be delivered to India every week for next 10 years

India needs 1,750 new aircraft over 20 years to meet rising demands: Airbus

India is set to become the world's third largest aviation market by 2019-20, Airbus said

India remains fastest growing domestic aviation market in 2017: IATA

The grouping noted that such growth rates were driven mainly by the comparatively strong rates of economic expansion seen in each country

India's $85-bn orders still not enough: SpiceJet

Looking at Exim Bank, sale-and-leaseback for funds

To keep Indian skies safe, action will be taken against erring pilots: Raju

Action has been taken against 3 pilots who had submitted fake documents to seek a licence from DGCA

Seat selection at a price: Flying with family to burn a hole in your pocket

Airlines to levy extra charges to select seats of you choice

Indian Airlines yet to integrate cyber security with biz plans: SITA

Geneva-based SITA said there has been some progress made in terms of developing cyber security plans in the past three years