Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Jabalpur-Kolkata direct flight services
Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also said that apart from the Jabalpur-Kolkata services the place is also connected to 10 other cities and aircraft movement has gone up to 182, reports PTI.
Jul 23, 2022, 09:57 AM IST
Aviation Minister Scindia asks Indian airlines to ramp up safety amid rising incidents
Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took a detailed report from the officials about incidents over the last one month and told them that there should be no compromise over passengers' safety.
Jul 17, 2022, 20:54 PM IST
Jharkhand to have 5 more airports; Bokaro, Jamshedpur and Dumka next after Deoghar
The announcement came from Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit Deoghar to inaugurate the new airport, reports PTI.
Jul 12, 2022, 14:28 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Deoghar Airport, to have flights to Patna, Kolkata, Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Deoghar Airport back in 2018 and inaugurated the 657-acre airport today, reports PTI.
Jul 12, 2022, 14:19 PM IST
Aviation Minister Scindia to examine airlines charging extra money for on-spot boarding at airport
Replying to a consumer's plea on Twitter, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said he will examine the extra charges by the airlines for the passengers such as charges for boarding cards.
May 14, 2022, 20:46 PM IST
Airlines in India expected to add up to 120 aircrafts every year: Aviation Minister
Addressing the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Scindia said that India is looking at tremendous expansion in areas of airlines, airports and every facet of the civil aviation ecosystem.
Mar 26, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
Gaya International airport's 'GAY' designation code inappropriate, govt requested to change it
The Parliamentary Committee believes that 'GAY' is an inappropriate code for use at the Gaya airport, since Gaya is a holy city.
Feb 07, 2022, 09:32 AM IST
Kolkata should have a second airport, state govt not giving land: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia said that while the present airport has a throughput of 2.5 crore people, the new airport's terminal building should have a throughput of 3.5 crore.
Feb 07, 2022, 09:04 AM IST
Crowding at airports: Aviation Minister issues action plan to reduce waiting time, manage crowd
The minister said he has put in place "an action plan with eight compliances on immigration queues, expanding RT-PCR service providers, ramping up help desks and forex counters, along with seamless floor management".
Dec 08, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
Air taxis to fly in India soon? Check what Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has to say
“I believe, there is a possibility that similar to taxis running on the road like Uber etc at present, we see taxis in the air, under the drone policy," he said in a conference.
Aug 26, 2021, 19:22 PM IST
Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urges states, UTs to rationalise VAT on jet fuel within 1-4% range
The price of ATF is a major component of the operating cost of airlines with that, the tax on ATF contributes significantly to the ATF price.
Aug 25, 2021, 22:59 PM IST
Afghanistan: Despite the closure of airspace, trying our best to bring back Indians, says Aviation Minister
Speaking on the situation in Afghanistan, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that his ministry is trying its best to bring back the Indians trapped in Afghanistan. He said that despite the closure of Air Space, the Air Force aircraft C17 Globemaster has taken off.
Aug 20, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
Use of drones to become much easier in India, says Aviation ministry- Key takeaways of draft rules
Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, “The Drone Rules, 2021” will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021).
Jul 16, 2021, 12:26 PM IST
Air India airlifting oxygen concentrators from several countries: Centre
India is struggling with a second wave of the coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds. At least 20 people died at Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital last Saturday amid a shortage of medical oxygen.
Apr 27, 2021, 21:41 PM IST
Want an Indian company to acquire Air India: Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri
Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri further informed that Air India incurs a loss of an average of Rs 26 crore on a daily basis. He also said that his ministry will try to issue an expression of interest for Air India.
Dec 31, 2019, 13:55 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's repeated attempts to fly go in vain as airlines remain resolute
Since Tuesday, he had been trying hard and soul to fly to Delhi, either by getting open tickets or by buying new ones. However, everytime his attempt to manage a ticket by using alias has resulted into a complete failure.
Apr 01, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Airlines likely to follow No-Fly list to keep these unruly flyers off limits
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In order to revamp its aviation security, India is likely to set up its own No-Fly list similar to the one followed by airlines globally.
Oct 15, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Aviation Minister orders probe in Air India Scandal
Aviation Minister has ordered the probe in Air India Scandal and also have formed a high-level committee.
May 10, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
AI receives compensation for B-787 delivery delays: Minister
The government said on Monday that flag carrier Air India has received compensation for delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 aircraft from its manufacturer.
Mar 16, 2015, 21:07 PM IST
