Suresh Prabhu asks Airbus to make planes in India

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has asked aircraft manufacturer Airbus to build planes in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative and contribute to the country’s growing aviation sector. Prabhu visited the Airbus facility in Toulouse on Friday during his ongoing visit to France and said that if Airbus decides to make aeroplanes in India, […]

Seaplane operations to begin at Tehri Lake

Aiming of to attract more tourists, including foreigners, a seaplane service will be introduced on the Tehri Lake besides an array of water sports activities to make the water body a happening adventure spot in the region, Uttarakhand Chief Minister T.S. Rawat said. Besides surfing, the 42 sq km Tehri Lake, the reservoir of the […]

Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes, others booked by CBI

The CBI has registered a case against Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandesand others over alleged violation of norms for getting international flying licenses, officials said today. The case relates to alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules in the aviation sector to get licenses for international […]

Flyers’ bugbears: Flight delays, refunds top list

Flight delays are the biggest bugbears for air travellers in India, according to the grievance redressal forum of an online portal (AirSewa) launched by the aviation ministry in November 2016. In the almost 1.5 years since then, most complaints received about airlines are regarding flight delays and fare refunds. The number of complaints received on […]