Aviation Ministry

New civil aviation policy likely by next week

Aviation Ministry is hopeful of coming out with a new policy next week with a focus to make the country an international hub for air transport.

Feb 05, 2015, 00:06 AM IST

Aviation Ministry bats for tax sops in budget for MRO biz

The Civil Aviation Ministry has sought tax sops and easing of customs norms for the Indian MRO industry, saying that this would not only make domestic units economically viable but also give a fillip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign.

Jan 19, 2015, 22:28 PM IST

SpiceJet submits revival plan to the government

However, the Kalanithi Maran's carrier is expected to come up with a comprehensive plan, which may include more details on the proposed investments by next week, sources said.

Dec 26, 2014, 18:54 PM IST

SpiceJet pays salaries for November

Beleaguered budget carrier SpiceJet has paid the salaries for November to its employees.

Dec 26, 2014, 17:25 PM IST

DGCA mulling action against airlines for lapses on pilot test

The PPC is an essential requirement for maintaining the validity of a pilot's licence. If these tests are not conducted on time as per the rules, the licence becomes invalid.

Oct 26, 2014, 15:19 PM IST

Aviation ministry working on bailout plan for airlines

The aviation ministry is exploring possibilities of offering loans at lower rates for working capital through the state-owned banks.

Aug 01, 2014, 15:28 PM IST

11.4% hike for Civil Aviation Ministry in Budget

Government Thursday announced a new scheme to develop airports in metros and non-metro cities through public-private partnership to enhance air connectivity and hiked allocation for the Civil Aviation sector by over 11.4 percent to Rs 9,474 crore in the budget.

Jul 10, 2014, 16:31 PM IST

Cash balance of Indian airlines at dangerous levels: CAPA

Indian airlines are expected to post lesser losses in 2014-15 than last year but their cash balances are at "dangerous levels", being equivalent to less than three weeks' revenue, an aviation consultancy said Tuesday.

Jul 01, 2014, 17:21 PM IST