Jayant Sinha

Indian airlines welcome Telecom Commission’s nod for in-flight WiFi, voice services

Indian airlines welcome Telecom Commission’s nod for in-flight WiFi, voice services

May 5, 2018

The Department of Telecommunications, Government of India has approved of a majority of TRAI’s recommendations on ‘In-Flight Connectivity’, with major Indian airlines welcoming the move.

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AERO EXPO 2017

AERO EXPO 2017

January 16, 2018

At an annual growth rate of 12 percent, the Indian civil aviation industry is showing a lot of hope, and with the inclusion of new policies and bridging of erstwhile gaps, the sector is poised for exponential growth.

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The Indian ‘fly’ club

The Indian ‘fly’ club

July 26, 2017

The rise of the urban middle class and schemes such as UDAN has boosted domestic air traffic, thereby announcing airlines as a favourite among travellers and tourists overshadowing the popularity of the Indian Railways.

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Flying extremely affordable in India, remarks Jayant Sinha

Flying extremely affordable in India, remarks Jayant Sinha

July 17, 2017

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha stated that the demand in aviation sector in India is driven by “affordability”. He also maintained that the cost of long-distance air travel in the country is equivalent to auto-rickshaw fares. He was speaking at the in...

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DigiYatra for a seamless air travel

DigiYatra for a seamless air travel

June 15, 2017

The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced a seamless digital experience for air travelers via the DigiYatra initiative to promote the government’s vision of a digitally empowered society. The aim is to make ‘boarding pass and security interactions’ digital to lessen the has...

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RCS – UDAN

RCS – UDAN

May 3, 2017

With the continued demand of regional connectivity at affordable prices in the Indian aviation industry, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) continue their action plan of ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik’ (UDAN).

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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY SCHEME

REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY SCHEME

March 28, 2017

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as its implementing agency, is aiming at improving regional connectivity in India. With the underlying Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), project UDAN is set to speed-up processes in Indian aviatio...

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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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New insolvency laws

New insolvency laws

May 13, 2016

How to make it easier to do business in India, still sometimes complicated for local and foreign players? The upper house of Parliament of India aimed at addressing part of this issue by passing the insolvency and bankruptcy code 2016, on May 11. Business default is still a huge ...

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