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There are reports of a minimum of 20 to 25 per cent price rise in domestic flights between most major Indian cities till Diwali season. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | As airfares soar, let markets fix prices

Everyone wants transformational infra to be built and development to be rapid, as long as they directly don’t have to bear any of its burden

05 Oct 2022 12:10 AM

Airports have been given deferment on concession payments to the government. (DC file photo)

Civil aviation revenues down 85%, 18,000 jobs lost

Pickup in domestic air travel since July has been very slack

18 Sep 2020 11:27 AM

An empty passport control area is pictured at one of the airport terminals. AFP photo

Suspension of domestic, international passenger flights extended

The civil aviation sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic

14 Apr 2020 2:54 PM

4 UPA-era civil aviation officials under ED scanner

Enforcement Directorate is looking at the role played by these officials in the opening up of some routes to private airlines

30 Mar 2020 10:26 AM

The airlines have been asked to send SMS to passengers in case of flight delays beyond 30 minutes or a change in boarding gate, and keep passengers regularly informed. (Photo: AFP/File)

Send SMSes, provide help if flights late, airlines told

The DGCA also said the airlines must ensure the refund of airline tickets through travel agents or portals swiftly.

12 Oct 2019 3:14 AM

Piyush Goyal directed the ministries of railways, road transport and highways, shipping and civil aviation, to work in coordination so that the 14 per cent logistics cost may be brought down to 9 per cent. (Photo: File)

Goyal asks ministries to work in coordination to cut logistics cost to 9 pc of GDP

Policy was prepared in consultation with ministries of railways, road transport and highways, shipping and civil aviation.

27 Jun 2019 5:16 PM

On March 25, Jet Airways’ board approved a resolution plan formulated by SBI-led domestic lenders. (Representational Image)

Less than 15 aircraft of Jet Airways are currently operational: Govt

Asked about the active fleet of the beleaguered airline, the Civil Aviation Secretary said here that 'yesterday, it was 28'.

03 Apr 2019 1:18 PM

About Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said a revival plan has been prepared for the national carrier that focuses on various aspects, including a comprehensive financial package and transferring non-core debt and assets to a special purpose vehicle. (Photo: File | AFP)

Airlines responsible for their financial performance: Suresh Prabhu

Government is constantly responding to industry, including reduction in central excise duty on jet fuel to 11 pc from 14 pc, he said.

31 Mar 2019 5:42 PM

The ministry's letter has been titled: 'Key achievements and initiatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation'. (Photo: Representational)

Govt requests airlines to give letter of its achievements to passengers

Further, aviation ministry has requested to inform the number of letters dispatched on daily basis.

22 Feb 2019 12:25 PM

Air India spokesperson was not available for comments on the matter. (Representational Image)

Air India top pilot failed pre-flight alcohol test, grounded: Official

Capt Kathpalia was to operate the Air India’s AI-111 flight to London from New Delhi on Sunday afternoon.

11 Nov 2018 8:27 PM

Boeing is "concerned" over Jet Airways which is grappling with financial woes, a senior official of the leading aircraft maker said on Friday.

Aircraft maker Boeing 'concerned' about Jet Airways, says official

The full service carrier, which has been flying for over 25 years, is a key customer of Boeing.

12 Oct 2018 6:22 PM

Civil aviation secretary, R.N. Choubey also said the safety audit that the Director General of Civil Aviation (Photo: File | AFP)

Air india may get funds in a month, says official

We have nearly finalised the package and there will not be any problem for Air India. Within this month yes. Certainly,” Mr Choubey said.

11 Oct 2018 12:22 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Terrorists pushing limits, even their underpants, says Rajnath Singh

Stresses on ‘perspective planning’ to thwart threats to aviation industry.

10 Oct 2018 1:06 AM

Rajnath Singh also said closer to home, ensuring security of about 40 small airports and heliports in India is a subject that cannot be 'ignored'. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Terrorists pushing limits, also underpants, to hit aviation sector’: Rajnath Singh

Recalling 2009 'underwear bomber', who tried to blow up Amsterdam-Detroit flight mid-air, Singh said aviation sector is highly sensitive.

09 Oct 2018 6:26 PM

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on Monday said that the revival package of debt-ridden Air India was at its final stage and would be announced soon.

Revival package of Air India in final stages, says Jayant Sinha

The revival package is being undertaken after the govt failed to divest the national carrier to private operators.

01 Oct 2018 5:37 PM

Jet Airways on Friday said Income Tax officials have been conducting survey of its premises since September 19.

I-T officials conducting survey since September 19: Jet Airways

Shares of the crisis-hit airline fell over 8 per cent to touch a low of Rs 224.70 on BSE.

21 Sep 2018 12:28 PM

India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of USD 60 billion (about Rs 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

India to construct 100 airports worth USD 60 billion

The country's aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world and has recorded 50 months of double-digit traffic growth.

04 Sep 2018 12:45 PM

Shares of Jet Airways fell nearly 2 per cent on Thursday amid reports of I-T department probing a land deal.

Jet Airways shares fall nearly 2 per cent

The scrip declined 1.70 per cent to end at Rs 286.75 on BSE.

30 Aug 2018 6:26 PM

The disinvestment of loss-making Air India will not happen in "near future", a senior government official today told a Parliamentary panel, according to sources.

Air India disinvestment will not happen in near future: Govt official

The carrier's debt burden was more than Rs 48,000 crore at the end of March 2017.

29 Aug 2018 7:04 PM

There are 12 cases of alleged sexual harassment before its various internal complaints committee, Air India has informed the Women and Child Development Ministry.

12 sexual harassment cases under probe: Air India tells govt

The Minister requested the CMD of Air India to sensitize the male employees so that the women employees do not feel threatened.

24 Aug 2018 5:50 PM

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