Aviation

India to get its first water aerodromes

India to get its first water aerodromes

August 12, 2018

As the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry approves the proposal for setting up water aerodromes in the country, the first ones are expected to come up in Odisha and Gujarat. The development might also lay foundations for seaplanes operations.

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Pilot shortage troubles Indian aviation sector

Pilot shortage troubles Indian aviation sector

August 1, 2018

Following a shortage of pilots in the country, the government has extended the deadline for expat pilots to work in India. But with an increasing fleet of planes and a booming aviation market, there will be a big requirement of commanders to be met.

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Airbus signs deals with three Indian startups

Airbus signs deals with three Indian startups

July 24, 2018

The partnership with Stelae technology, Eflight, and Airpix will certainly give a push to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiative.

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Indian airlines eyeing international skies

Indian airlines eyeing international skies

July 17, 2018

The profits of the global airlines have been strong since 2015, with wide regional variations; Indian carriers are struggling to keep their profit constant.

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Chinese airlines entry restricted into Indian skies

Chinese airlines entry restricted into Indian skie...

July 9, 2018

In order to give more room to Indian carriers to full fill their quota of flying on the India- China air route, India has restricted China's request to have more of the Chinese carriers fly into India.

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Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 now offering automated check-in

Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 now offering aut...

July 2, 2018

One of the busiest single runway airports in the world, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport now facilitates a fully automated check-in system and has become the first in the country to do so.

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Improved air connectivity lets Indians explore distant destinations

Improved air connectivity lets Indians explore dis...

June 29, 2018

Increasing number of Indians are travelling to faraway international regions, owing to improved air connectivity between various cities in India and other countries, and also better prices.

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SpiceJet to launch 14 new domestic flights

SpiceJet to launch 14 new domestic flights

June 25, 2018

Spicejet announced the launch of 14 new domestic flights, effective from July1. New routes will also be included in their services.

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In-flight connectivity to be active in a year

In-flight connectivity to be active in a year

June 13, 2018

Indian airlines, within a time of a year, are expected to have activated voice and data calls on board, adding another source of revenue in the competitive Indian aviation market.

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India violates global laws by taxing international tickets

India violates global laws by taxing international...

June 6, 2018

India is levying its standard Goods and Services Tax (GST) even on international airlines, disregarding global airline laws set up by authorities.

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