Delays in regulatory approvals for international flights have had only a limited impact on Indian airline Vistara’s business, the chief executive of the Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Ltd joint venture said on Tuesday. The airline, which had initially hoped to launch international flights last year after meeting a requirement for 20 aircraft in its […]
Day: February 12, 2019
CEL invites tenders for 11 MW of RESCO rooftop solar projects across 35 CSIR Labs
The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited bids for the implementation of 11.12 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects at 35 sites of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs across India. The projects will be developed under RESCO model. The brief scope of work includes site survey, design, engineering, manufacture, supply, […]
Indian airlines likely to shrink losses by two-thirds in 2020: CAPA India
India’s airlines are poised to cut their cumulative losses by as much as two-thirds in the financial year starting in April due to a more stable oil price, with low-cost carriers returning to profitability, aviation consultancy CAPA India said on Tuesday. Its forecast is for Indian carriers to lose a collective $550 million to $700 […]
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as India head
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has named Salil Gupte as its India head, effective March 18. Gupte succeeds Prat Kumar, who was appointed vice president and program manager of Boeing’s F-15 fighter aircraft program in November last year. He will be based in New Delhi and report to Marc Allen, President of Boeing International, the company […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to fill up half of Padur strategic crude oil storage
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has agreed to hire half of the 2.5 million tonnes underground strategic crude oil storage that India has built at Padur in Karnataka, making it second such deal by the UAE firm in the state. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) CEO and Managing Director HPS Ahuja said ADNOC […]
IndiGo cancels 30 more flights due to pilot shortage
Shortage of pilots continued to hamper budget carrier IndiGo’s operations with the airline cancelling as many as 30 flights Tuesday from across stations and passengers allegedly being forced to buy last minute high fares for its flights, a source said. On Monday also, the Gurugram-headquartered airline had pulled out 32 flights from its network. On […]
Kremlin: no talks are underway to create new Russia-OPEC alliance
The Kremlin said on Tuesday there were no substantial talks currently taking place to establish an alliance between Russia and OPEC. Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in December it was highly unlikely OPEC and other oil producers would set up a joint structure due to the additional red tape it would create, as well as […]
Rafale deal row: Modi acted as a middleman for Anil Ambani, claims Rahul
Congress president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of acting as a middleman of Anil Ambani in the Rafale jet deal, as he cited an e-mail to claim the businessman was aware of the MoU before India and France signed it. Ambani’s knowledge of a defence deal under preparation, which even the then […]
Vijayawada airport now ready for wide-body aircraft operations
Wide-body aircraft can now start operating from Vijayawada airport as the extension and strengthening of the existing runway has been completed, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The strengthening as well as extension of the runway 8-26 to 3,360 metres from 2,286 metres and associated works have been done at a cost of […]
Vistara Valentine’s Day offer: Now, grab up to 80% discount on flight tickets; check details
Vistara offer: Vistara on Tuesday announced a 2-day Valentine’s day sale offer using which flyers can grab discount up to 80 per cent on the economy class, premium economy class, and business class tickets. The customers can book tickets till midnight of February 13, 2019 for travel between February 27 and September 18, 2019, the […]
Bad service spoils fun of low-cost air travel
Hyderabad: Low-cost airlines have made travel cheaper but there are many complaints against them. The largest number of complaints lodged with the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is against Indigo Airlines followed by Spicejet.
Budget for VVIP travel increased
Hyderabad: Around Rs 320 crore of tax money was allocated to pay the staff and to maintain facilities for VVIP special flights. The Centre has increased its budget for VVIP air travel.