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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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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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S Raheja

S Raheja

July 17, 2017

S Raheja, Member (Planning) of Airports Authority of India (AAI) talks about the various plans that AAI has in place to ensure the successful growth of the Indian aviation sector. He discussed how AAI is trying to provide a strong backbone to various government initiatives while ...

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport

GMR Hyderabad International Airport

July 17, 2017

Carbon neutral GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIA) is taking steady steps towards becoming 100 pc LED friendly. The airport switched all Taxiway Edge Lights with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), thus becoming the first airport in south India and second in the country to do so...

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DGCA to audit major Indian airlines

DGCA to audit major Indian airlines

July 15, 2017

Indian aviation regulator, DGCA to start special audit of scheduled domestic airlines to check their compliance with various safety and airworthiness requirements. The exercise has been announced to be of significance amid news of expanding fleet of scheduled domestic airlines.

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India’s first ATR simulators inaugurated in Gurugram

India’s first ATR simulators inaugurated in Gurugram

May 12, 2017

The Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) in Gurugram inaugurated two flight simulators recently, announcing them as the country’s first ATR simulators. The facility has also added its second Boeing-737 simulator to the existing three simulators, namely a B-737 simulator an...

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India becomes 3rd largest domestic air travel market

India becomes 3rd largest domestic air travel market

March 30, 2017

India beats Japan, which flew 97 million domestic passengers in 2016, to become the third largest aviation market in terms of domestic air traffic, according to a recent industry report by CAPA.

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International airlines desire to fly on domestic Indian routes

International airlines desire to fly on domestic Indian routes

October 24, 2016

As major foreign players in the airline industry show increasing interest in India's regional air connectivity, the aim of the present government to make flying affordable looks achievable; however, the essential need is still to pass the litmus test.

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