Civil Aviation Ministry

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Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he is hopeful of completing Air India's privatization process within 2020. (PTI Photo)

Air India has been an asset: Hardeep Puri hopeful of privatising Air India in 2020

The government should not be running airports and airlines, our government rules should be applied to commercial entities, Puri said

31 Aug 2020 10:17 AM

Aviation ministry likely to come up with guidelines on refunds for cancelled flight tickets. (AFP Photo)

You might get your flight ticket refund from airline

Ministry of Civil Aviation and CEOs of Indian airlines companies spoke about issue of cancellation refunds during lockdown period

16 Apr 2020 3:37 PM

Curbs on air travel will be removed only after corona under control

India has imposed a 21-day lockdown, all domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended for this time period

08 Apr 2020 4:03 PM

The ministry has decided to create a consolidated fund of passenger security fee. The money woulds then be used to pay for the CISF cover on smaller airports. (Photo: Representational)

Money collected from big airports to help expand CISF security cover of small

As of now, CISF covers 61 out of 100 operational airports while the rest are covered by the local police.

15 Sep 2019 11:18 AM

Three employees of Jet Airways met S K Mishra, joint secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation. (Photo: AFP/File)

Jet Airways' employees hold protest outside Civil Aviation Ministry

The protests come amid the State Bank of India-led consortium of lenders struggling to find a buyer for the airline.

21 May 2019 1:33 PM

SpiceJet is committed to working closely with government authorities to augment capacity and minimise passenger inconvenience.

SpiceJet to induct 16 Boeing 737-800 NGs on dry lease

The planes will join SpiceJet fleet in the next 10 days if regulatory approvals come on time.

12 Apr 2019 11:03 AM

The airline has had to ground more than two-thirds of its fleet as it struggles to pay lenders. (Photo: AFP/File)

Jet Airways shares rise after govt official rules out grounding more planes

Jet Airways Ltd’s shares rose about 6 per cent on Wednesday to a near 10-week high.

27 Mar 2019 11:44 AM

According to SBI officials, there is high investor interest in the airline and the buyer will have to bring in equity of about Rs 4,500 crore to run the airline.

Jet Air buyer will have to bring in Rs 4,500 crore

Lenders have decided to invite EoI by April 9 and binding bids by April 30.

27 Mar 2019 1:41 AM

The grounding of aircraft by crisis-hit Jet Airways, grounding of Boeing MAX 737 planes by SpiceJet and curtailed schedule of IndiGo, among other factors.

Working with all airlines to provide sufficient capacity: Civil aviation ministry

All airlines are required to follow Passenger Charter requirements fully and comprehensively.

21 Mar 2019 9:41 AM

The civil aviation ministry, GoAir and Airbus didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

Airbus, IndiGo to be quizzed on Pratt & Whitney engine woes

Low-cost carriers IndiGo and GoAir together have over 500 such planes on order.

09 Jan 2019 12:37 PM

The portal had initially been launched two years ago in November, 2016, to provide a centralised platform for air-passengers to register their complaints for swift redressal. (Representational image)

Air Sewa app launched for complaint redressal

Chennai airport received the “champion award” for its best performance in this regard due to hundred percent timely closure of grievances in one year.

20 Nov 2018 12:10 AM

AirSewa 2.0, the upgraded version of the web portal and mobile app, provides chatbot support for faster resolution and personalised traveller experience.

Govt launches upgraded version of AirSewa digital platform for air passengers

AirSewa would help the government capture air travellers' feedback for policy interventions.

19 Nov 2018 2:05 PM

Kathpalia was taken off flying duties earlier also in February 2017 and his licence suspended for three months after he skipped the BA test before a flight when he was working as an executive director for operations. (Photo: Facebook)

Air India sacks top officer Arvind Kathpalia after failing pre-flight alcohol test

Kathpalia, who is also an AI board member, was grounded by the airline on Sunday after he tested positive for alcohol.

13 Nov 2018 7:33 PM

Disinvestment of Air India may be possible only after the macroeconomic conditions and market conditions are favourable.

Air India revival package may be ready in a month: official

Air India's competitiveness and efficiency will not be compromised, says Civil Aviation Secretary.

10 Oct 2018 4:51 PM

A stranded man wades through flood waters with a makeshift raft in Chengannur, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala floods: Airfares within permissible limits, says Aviation ministry

According to data released by the ministry, the fares on short routes range from Rs 3,395-Rs 6,999, while for longer routes it is Rs 6,017-Rs 10,000.

20 Aug 2018 12:37 AM

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha. (Photo: PTI/File)

Govt working on another verison of UDAN, says Sinha

No airline has submitted a bid to operate UDAN flights connecting Bhagalpur airport in the first and second rounds of bidding.

19 Jul 2018 10:03 AM

The government has cleared sale of Air India and several other loss-making public sector companies but that they are yet to be sold is the "result of timing and process, Modi said. (Photo: PTI)

Govt has done what it had to with 'utmost sincerity' for Air India: Modi

Civil aviation ministry had said the government was committed to strategic disinvestment of Air India.

02 Jul 2018 4:30 PM

Government said no initial bids were received for the proposed strategic stake sale of the debt-laden airlines by the deadline on Thursday. (Photo: File)

No takers for Air India stake sale, bidding process ends

'Further course of action will be decided appropriately,' Ministry of Civil Aviation said.

31 May 2018 7:18 PM

The draft says that an airline has to compensate passengers for missed connecting flights. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

No cancellation charge, refund on delay: Aviation Ministry plans new flight rules

However, ticket booked 96 hours or 4 days before the flight will not be eligible for the cancellation fee waiver.

22 May 2018 9:09 PM

Currently, there is no ECB window for airlines. (Photo: ANI)

Airlines may get nod to tap ECB window for low-cost funds

The airlines companies have been asked to provide their inputs on it at the earliest to take the issue forward.

22 May 2018 8:32 AM

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