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Vikash Bhagchandka, President, M2K Group

Vikash Bhagchandka, President, M2K Group

January 16, 2018

As the detection infrastructure and safety in India is not yet equipped for secure drone operations, Vikash Bhagchandka, talks to AIBM about how M2K is working to bring in drone security.

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Parliamentary Panel for Cap on Air Fares

Parliamentary Panel for Cap on Air Fares

January 16, 2018

As the parliamentary panel proposes a cap on airfares and cancellation charges, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju disapproves, while the DGCA writes to airlines seeking more data.

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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 data

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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Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign enhanced cooperation agreement

Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign enhanced cooperation agreement

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’ fleet

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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Airbus signs pact with UTair India

Airbus signs pact with UTair India

November 9, 2017

Under a new contract the two aviation majors have signed, Europe's Airbus will be providing spares and services to UTair India.

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Catering to increasing demand in Indian aviation

Catering to increasing demand in Indian aviation

November 7, 2017

In order to improve connectivity, the civil aviation ministry has plans to build airports in town and cities that don't have the facility as of now, and re-vamp the existing ones.

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Commencing of the Aero Expo 2017

Commencing of the Aero Expo 2017

November 2, 2017

At an annual growth of 12 percent a year, the Indian civil aviation is an industry leader, and with the new inclusion of new policies and mending of existing gaps, the sector seems to be soaring new heights.

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IATA predicts India to become the third largest aviation market by 2025

IATA predicts India to become the third largest aviation market by 2025

October 31, 2017

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its recent projection revealed that the Asia-Pacific region will continue to lead the air traffic demand till 2036, with India climbing to the third spot in the global aviation market, leaving behind the UK.

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India looks at airways expansion in Sri Lanka

India looks at airways expansion in Sri Lanka

October 16, 2017

India and Sri Lanka have advanced final talks to operate an airport near Chinese Belt and Road Outpost, a multi-million dollar Chinese initiative, according to a Sri Lankan minister.

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Dassault to manufacture business jets in India

Dassault to manufacture business jets in India

October 13, 2017

Following last year's deal of importing 36 Rafale jets to India, French aerospace manufacturer, Dassault is now going to 'Make in India'.

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