Govt unveils draft norms for drones; proposes unique IDs, radio frequency tags
Currently, aircraft rules do not cover use of drones as well as their sale and purchase.
Nov 01, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Soon, all airports in India to become tag-free
The move has been aimed at enhancing passenger experience and hassle free security environment to them.
Sep 21, 2017, 13:26 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh becomes part of UDAN scheme
A tripartite MoU has been signed in New Delhi on Tuesday between Arunachal Pradesh, the Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Sep 20, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
Bird Group says keen to buy Air India's ground handling unit
Bird Group handles ground services at several Indian airports and also operates hotels in the United Kingdom.
Aug 30, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Govt tweaks regional air connectivity scheme, allows smaller planes to operate
The regional connectivity scheme -- UDAN -- seeks to connect unserved and under-served airports as well as make flying more affordable as fares are capped at Rs 2,500 for one-hour flights.
Aug 24, 2017, 14:12 PM IST
Setback for Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi! VVIP security for RJD chief, wife withdrawn at Patna airport
The direct access to the tarmac has been scrapped by the Civil Aviation Ministry.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
No GST on import of aircraft, its parts on lease
The government has exempted the import of aircraft, aircraft engines and its parts procured on lease from the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Jul 09, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
Shiv Sena hits out at BJP on Air India privatisation decision
NDA ally Shiv Sena on Friday came down heavily on the Centre over its decision to privatise national carrier Air India, saying had such a decision been taken by the previous Congress-led UPA government, the BJP would not have spared it.
Jun 30, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Govt to come out with no-fly list norms next month to rein in unruly passengers
The ministry has already prepared the draft rules for a 'national no-fly list' for domestic carriers, and under which the flying ban could extend from at least three months to an indefinite period, PTI reported.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Roll out of biometric entry passes at airports delayed again
Biometric entry passes at airports will take more time before becoming a reality, with "technical issues" forcing authorities to delay its roll out for the third time in less than six months.
Jun 11, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
Government should have exited Air India 15 years back: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday made a strong case for sale of Air India as he asked how fair it was to use Rs 55,000-60,000 crore of tax payers' money on the national carrier for having just 14 per cent market share.
Jun 05, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Huge debt pile makes Air India stake sale very difficult: Panagariya
Selling stake in Air India will be "very very difficult" with its debt burden of Rs 52,000 crore and the government has to decide if there should be partial or full write off of debt, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Ministry will process Niti Aayog report on Air India sale: Arun Jaitley
The Niti Aayog has given its recommendations on the government disinvesting stake in Air India to the Civil Aviation Ministry, which will take a decision on the matter, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.
Jun 01, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
Govt says all options open for Air India revival
All possible alternatives are being considered to make Air India viable, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday, even as it asserted that the clock cannot be put back on the Indian Airlines merger.
May 30, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad expresses regret to govt; Air India yet to decide on lifting travel ban
Expressing his regret for thrashing an Air India employee last month, Shiv Sena lawmaker Ravindra Gaikwad on Thursday wrote a letter to Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju and requested him to lift the travel ban, which was imposed post the incident.
Apr 06, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
Hand baggage tags at 7 airports scrapped; CISF not on board
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday decided to do away with security stamp on hand baggage tags at seven airports.
Feb 24, 2017, 00:30 AM IST
Initial NOC for starting air services to be valid for 3 years
The initial no-objection certificate for starting scheduled passenger and cargo airlines will now be valid for three years with the government tweaking existing norms to improve the ease of doing business in the aviation sector.
Dec 28, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Civil Aviation Ministry closely watching AirAsia India disclosures by Mistry
The Civil Aviation Ministry is keeping a close watch on developments related to the purported disclosures made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry about AirAsia India, where Tatas are a partner, and will act if something actionable is brought to its notice.
Oct 27, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Foreign-registered airplanes to soon fly without Indian registration
Passengers might soon be flying on foreign-registered aircraft operated by Indian firms with the government planning to do away with certain decades-old requirements to further improve the ease of doing business.
Oct 16, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
No Indian airport safe, warns IB; Home Ministry orders major security overhaul
No Indian airport can stand Brussels-like terror attack, the Intelligence Bureau warned on Tuesday.
Aug 16, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
