Aviation

IndiGo plans to expand to Europe by October 2018

IndiGo plans to expand to Europe by October 2018

February 6, 2018

Low cost airline IndiGo is venturing into the global market, expanding its reach to various European cities in 2018, while also looking to fly to other countries not so far from India.

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UDAN adds 325 new routes under its wing

UDAN adds 325 new routes under its wing

January 31, 2018

In the second round of bidding for UDAN under the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced that IndiGo and Jet Airways are the top bidders who were awarded 325 routes.

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Airports Authority of India to partially fund RCS

Airports Authority of India to partially fund RCS

January 26, 2018

The AAI’s is making contributions to the RCS, to fill the gap in funding and ensure smooth flying of operators who have joined in the second round of the scheme. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which is responsible for managing and upgrading Indian airports, will be ...

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BIAL marches towards in-house waste management mechanism

BIAL marches towards in-house waste management mec...

January 23, 2018

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is taking steady steps towards minimising its carbon footprint. The airport is working to install an in-house waste management facility, which once commissioned, will convert waste into sustainable energy.

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Now stay connected in the aeroplane mode

Now stay connected in the aeroplane mode

January 21, 2018

Flyers on Indian airspace will soon be able to access internet on the go with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India planning to allow in-flight connectivity over the Indian air territory.

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AAI plans national strategy for airports development

AAI plans national strategy for airports developme...

January 17, 2018

While the Indian civil aviation business soars high, AAI (Airports Authority of India) looks for more ways to increase revenues from various sources as the need for infrastructure deepens.

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Boeing Co. to establish P-8I training provision in India

Boeing Co. to establish P-8I training provision in...

January 11, 2018

After America and Australia, Boeing Co. is now initiating to establish its third P-8I military aircraft training facilities in south India.

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Air India’s fate to be sealed?

Air India’s fate to be sealed?

January 9, 2018

Following the long disinvestment procedure of the national carrier, it is reported that the government will soon float a request for proposal (RFP) for selection of transaction adviser, legal adviser as well as asset valuer for the proposed Air India disinvestment.

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Airlines’ airfare crisis: DGCA asks for more data

Airlines’ airfare crisis: DGCA asks for more dat...

January 5, 2018

As the parliamentary panel proposes a cap on airfares and cancellation charges, DGCA writes to airlines seeking more data.

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Made in India aircraft to soon fly civilians

Made in India aircraft to soon fly civilians

December 29, 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) manufactured Dornier 228, which was used only by the defence forces uptill now shall soon carry civil passengers, also boosting schemes like UDAN.

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