Aviation

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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The changing face of airports in north-east India

The changing face of airports in north-east India

December 21, 2017

The government plans to upgrade various airports in the north-east by 2020. As part of the Act East Policy, the redevelopment is seeking support from the government as well as the Airports Authority of India.

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Air India appoints new CMD amidst troubleshooting

Air India appoints new CMD amidst troubleshooting

December 11, 2017

Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola assumed charge as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of the debt-ridden national carrier, Air India at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic disinvestment.

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Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign enhanced cooperation agreement

Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign enhanced coope...

December 2, 2017

Air France-KLM and Jet Airways recently signed an 'Enhanced Cooperation Agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India by means of increasing flights and introducing new flight routes.

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Second Boeing 787-9 added to Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet

Second Boeing 787-9 added to Ethiopian Airlines...

November 28, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines, one of the largest aviation groups, has taken delivery of its second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet thereby, consolidating its foothold in the expanding aviation market.

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Indian airline takes delivery of its first ATR aircraft

Indian airline takes delivery of its first ATR air...

November 22, 2017

IndiGo, a lost cost airline from India has taken its first delivery of aircraft from France based ATR from its headquarters in Toulouse.

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India’s big, bold aviation rush

India’s big, bold aviation rush

November 22, 2017

Keeping up with the record of being the fastest growing aviation market, India witnessed a massive surge in domestic air traffic during the festive month of October. Reportedly, it was the highest-ever number of domestic flyers noted in the country.

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Brussels Airlines eyes Mumbai market

Brussels Airlines eyes Mumbai market

November 15, 2017

With an average seat load factor of almost 80 pc, the Belgium national carrier has decided to invest even more in India

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New airport at Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island

New airport at Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island

November 14, 2017

Indian Island Development Agency (IDA) recently announced the development of a new airport at Minicoy Island in the union territory of Lakshadweep, to boost tourism, promote the tuna fishing industry and improve livelihoods.

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