हिन्दी मराठी বাংলা தமிழ் മലയാളം ગુજરાતી తెలుగు ಕನ್ನಡ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

Civil Aviation Ministry

Raju chairs meeting on safety measures in aviation sector

In order to execute India's obligation to the Chicago Convention, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Tuesday said DGCA has issued various regulations and advisories to the industry with regard to safe flying.

Apr 29, 2015, 00:13 AM IST

Parliamentary panel seeks regulation of airfares

With airfares witnessing sharp fluctuations, a Parliamentary panel Tuesday pitched for regulation of air ticket prices to ensure that they remain within a "reasonable range".

Apr 28, 2015, 18:53 PM IST

Domestic airlines get 132 complaints of misbehaviour in 2 months

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said there were 70 complaints of staff misbehaviour received by airlines in January 2015 and the count was at 62 in February.

Apr 28, 2015, 18:07 PM IST

Air India shuts down 23 booking offices

India`s national airline is downsizing its booking operations to bring down operating expenses and has closed down 23 such offices across India, parliament was told on Monday.

Apr 27, 2015, 22:06 PM IST

Air India seeks one-year extension for Director-Finance

National carrier Air India has sought a one-year extension for its Director-Finance S Venkat, who is also holding the additional charge of Deputy Managing Director, from the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Apr 21, 2015, 23:08 PM IST

320 pilots flew planes without proficiency check: Aviation Minister

320 pilots flew aircraft with lapsed Pilot Proficiency Check in 2014 with 219 of them belonging to private airlines and 101 to Air India, Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

Apr 20, 2015, 21:43 PM IST

Unable to zero in on next AI CMD, PESB asks civil aviation min to decide

Unable to find a suitable nominee to take over as the next Air India Chairman and Managing Director, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has asked the Civil Aviation Ministry to choose an "appropriate course" of action as regards finalising a selection.

Apr 20, 2015, 19:48 PM IST

Govt gets Rs 5,814 cr revenue from AAI in 4 years

The government has received more than Rs 5,814 crore from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in the last four financial years, Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

Apr 20, 2015, 18:32 PM IST

MPs want govt to regulate airfares; MoCA 'averse'

Even as sharp movements in airfares continue to raise concerns, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is "reluctant" to regulate the ticket prices on grounds that any such move would be against free market principles.

Apr 16, 2015, 17:31 PM IST

SpiceJet requests deferment on payment, but AAI unmoved

The airline has also requested the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to waive the interest against these dues on account of payment of charges towards landing, parking and other support services availed by the carrier.

Apr 16, 2015, 13:45 PM IST

Air India aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked CBI to apprise it of the status of its probe, if any, into alleged irregularities in purchase or hiring of 111 aircraft for Air India that had cost about Rs 70,000 crores to it during the tenure of Praful Patel as the Civil Aviation Minister.

Apr 15, 2015, 20:48 PM IST

Air Pegasus begins commercial operations

Air Pegasus Sunday commenced its commercial operations with flight services to Hubballi and Thiruvananthapuram from its base in Bengaluru, becoming the second regional air operator after Air Costa.

Apr 12, 2015, 18:57 PM IST

Aviation minister bats for lower taxes to boost sector

Pitching for lower taxes to boost civil aviation, Union Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Sunday said states which responded positively to the Centre's request in this regard have witnessed a spurt in the sector.

Apr 12, 2015, 18:49 PM IST

Air India to launch direct Bengaluru-Puducherry flight

National carrier Air India will launch a direct flight between Bengaluru and Puducherry on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2015, 17:41 PM IST

Jet Airways seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

The Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways would soon draw up plans to expand in the US skies following the restoration last week by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of India's aviation safety rating to Category-1, sources have said.

Apr 12, 2015, 16:48 PM IST

Talk of privatising Air India too premature: Board

Any talk of privatising Air India would be "premature" at this stage even as there is a need to re-visit its Turnaround Plan (TAP) in view of the changing micro-economic situation, top sources in AI Board have said.

Apr 12, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

New civil aviation policy likely by May 15: Minister

A new civil aviation policy that is expected to focus on developing six metro airports as international hubs and also address several key issues is likely to be unveiled by the Government before May 15.

Apr 09, 2015, 18:57 PM IST

SpiceJet withdraws plea from HC against Irish lessor

SpiceJet told a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw that it has arrived at a settlement with Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd and withdrew the petition filed against the Irish firm.

Apr 07, 2015, 19:11 PM IST

'India's domestic air travel demand growth highest worldwide'

Domestic air travel demand surged in India by 14.8 percent in February, the highest worldwide, partly on the back of airlines keeping ticket prices lower to stimulate market in lean travel season, global airlines body IATA said in its monthly traffic report on Thursday.

Apr 02, 2015, 17:24 PM IST