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Air India has a debt burden of about Rs 50,000 crores and a large part of it is due to the loans taken (about Rs 22,500 crores) for acquisition of a total of 111 aircraft (68 for Air India and 43 for erstwhile Indian Airlines) in 2005-06.

Air India in private hands by end-2018: Govt

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had officially announced in his Budget speech on Thursday that the government intends to privatise the national carrier.

03 Feb 2018 1:28 AM

The airline has already received more than Rs 26,000 crore under the package. (Photo: File)

Govt expects winning bidder for Air India by June-end: Sinha

Expression of interest in Air India disinvestment has come from no-frills airline IndiGo and a foreign bidder.

02 Feb 2018 5:17 PM

Participants at the IIT-Bombay’s Techfest.

Sinha talks of implementing regulations for drone services

Mr Sinha said this while addressing the students of Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay (IIT-B) at their Techfest.

01 Jan 2018 2:03 AM

The event was also attended by Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa who also lauded the contribution of women to the aviation sector. (Photo: PTI | File)

India has maximum women pilots in the world: Jayant Sinha

Jayant Sinha was addressing the gathering at golden jubilee celebrations of the India Women Pilots Association (IWPA).

19 Dec 2017 6:41 PM

Union Minister Jayant Sinha. (Photo: PTI)

Drone regulations likely to be out in 2 months: Sinha

Aviation regulator DGCA had in Oct 2014 restricted use of drones and unmanned aircraft system by civilians.

15 Dec 2017 3:24 PM

Air India's domestic, global operations to be sold together: Jayant Sinha

Govt is still in the process of identifying which subsidiaries of Air India should be offered separately.

01 Dec 2017 6:27 PM

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

Tatas have shown interest in Air India: Jayant Sinha

Government has given its nod for disinvestment of Air India, which has a debt of over Rs 50,000 crore.

01 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

Aviation minister Jayant Sinha said the cancellation fee charged by airlines was "on the higher side and onerous for passengers". (Representational Image)

Govt to ask airlines to reduce ticket cancellation fee

Aviation minister Jayant Sinha said the cancellation fee charged by airlines was 'onerous' for the passengers.

28 Nov 2017 6:47 PM

92 new flight routes in Northeast under Udaan-2: Jayant Sinha

Scheme has enabled govt to add 30 new airports on aviation map in tier-2 and tier-3 cities under first round.

22 Nov 2017 1:09 PM

Congress asks for Jayant Sinha’s removal from IFSC chair

The state had appointed Mr Sinha in IFSC in December 2015, at a time when he was minister of state for finance.

08 Nov 2017 2:12 AM

Union Minister Jayant Sinha responded to his name featuring in the Paradise Papers saying no transactions were done for "personal purpose". (Photo: PTI)

Paradise Papers: No transactions done for 'personal purpose', says Sinha

The Paradise Papers is an investigation into offshore and banking assets carried out by the Indian Express with the ICIJ.

06 Nov 2017 11:29 AM

File photo of senior BJP leaders Yashwant Sinha and Arun Jaitley after a BJP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

If I wanted a job, I would be FM, says Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant Sinha calls Arun Jaitley’s remark ‘cheap’; son denies pressure.

30 Sep 2017 3:11 AM

Look at your own record as Fin Min: Jaitley on Sinha

Jaitley goes on to allege Sinha was working in a close tie-up with Congress leader Chidambaram.

29 Sep 2017 11:39 AM

Jayant Sinha defended the government's economic policies on Thursday in what many saw as an attempt by the government to have Yashwant Sinha cornered by his own son. (Photo: PTI/File)

Absolutely out of my own conscience: Jayant Sinha on his article

Jayant said his difference of opinion with his father was a 'very serious discussion' and that it should not be seen 'in a personal way'.

29 Sep 2017 7:46 AM

Jayant Sinha takes on dad on behalf of PM Modi

Shiv Sena, an NDA ally, also lent its support and asked the government to “prove whether Yashwant Sinha was wrong.”

29 Sep 2017 2:41 AM

Yashwant said that there has been a gradual decline in the Indian economic system. (Photo: PTI/File)

Can't blame Cong, BJP had ample chance: ex-FM defends his article

On Wednesday, the former finance minister launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central Government's economic policy.

28 Sep 2017 12:55 PM

Lauding Modi's recent decisions, Jayant said that GST, demonetisation and digital payments were game-changing efforts to formalise India’s economy. (Photo: PTI/File)

Yashwant Sinha's son defends Centre, says GST, note ban game-changers for India

This comes a day after senior BJP leader, Yashwant Sinha launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central Government's economic policy.

28 Sep 2017 11:44 AM

The airline has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore.

'Govt will continue to support Air India during stake sale process'

Air India has drawn up a proposal to offer voluntary retirement scheme to around 15,000 employees.

10 Aug 2017 4:45 PM

The service will later be expanded to Whitefield and other parts of the city based on demand and feasibility.

HeliTaxis in Bengaluru to avoid traffic

Minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha on Friday announced the launch of the service, HeliTaxi, from the KIA to Electronic City.

05 Aug 2017 3:54 AM

Total revenue stood at Rs 20,524.56 crore in the year-ago period.

Air India net loss reduces to Rs 3,643 crore

Air India's total debt stood at Rs 48,876.81 crore at the end of March 2017.

18 Jul 2017 5:56 PM

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