Aviation

Airbus India reaps Indian talent for global projects

Airbus India reaps Indian talent for global projec...

January 29, 2019

Europe's aerospace giant Airbus' India chapter- Airbus India- is looking at Indian talents to work on its projects, and not just in India but also back home.

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DIAL to levy charges for baggage X-ray February onwards

DIAL to levy charges for baggage X-ray February on...

January 24, 2019

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has allowed DIAL to charge the baggage scanning fee after the airport operator remitted almost INR 1.2 billion to the government.

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Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh

Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh

October 10, 2018

The new route for Emirates comes on the same day as Etihad's closure of its Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh route, which was announced in April 2018. In a statement, Etihad Airways said that the closure was, 'part of an ongoing review of network performance.'

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Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport

Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Beng...

October 9, 2018

Indian flyers will soon find shorter queues and have a seamless journey without obstacles or hassles from stepping into the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) up to the boarding point.

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India ranks low in air safety audit

India ranks low in air safety audit

September 26, 2018

As per an aviation safety audit, India ranks below its neighbouring nations of Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and North Korea.

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North eastern state Sikkim gets its first airport

North eastern state Sikkim gets its first airport

September 20, 2018

Sikkim's new airport will improve the connectivity of this north eastern state with the rest of the country while also boosting tourism.

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DIAL issues notices concerning obstacles around Delhi airport

DIAL issues notices concerning obstacles around De...

September 15, 2018

Keeping in foresight the threats that could be posed to flights while landing and taking off, authorities have issued notices to 176 entities that include a five star hotel and a popular shopping mall.

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Lufthansa Group launches new NDC partner programme in India

Lufthansa Group launches new NDC partner programme...

August 24, 2018

Through the launch of a dedicated website for New Distribution Capability (NDC) partner programme, German airline Lufthansa aims to provide immediate information and access to the airline’s distribution capability Application Programme Interface (API) solutions in the India mar...

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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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