The second runway of Kempegowda international airport here has been upgraded to facilitate smooth operation of flights even during low visibility. Inclement weather and foggy conditions will now have minimal impact on the movement of aircraft, the Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which operates the airport said in a statement. Aiding smooth operations during low […]
Month: January 2021
US imposes tariffs on French, German goods in Airbus-Boeing spat
The US government on Wednesday said it would raise tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft components and wines from France and Germany, the latest twist in a 16-year battle over aircraft subsidies between Washington and Brussels. In a statement, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said it was adding tariffs on […]
Mandatory implementation of FASTag from today; hybrid lane open till Feb 15
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways mandated fitment of FASTag with effect from Friday, in M and N categories of motor vehicles sold before December 1, 2017. Notably, category ‘M’ stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers, while category ‘N’ stands for a motor vehicle with at least […]
FASTag rollout: Hybrid lanes at NH toll plazas to operate till Feb 15
To avoid inconvenience to people on account of the mandatory rollout of FASTag from Friday, hybrid lanes at toll plazas on National Highways will remain operational till February 15, the government said. Payments can be made through FASTag as well as cash at the hybrid lanes, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified. “Ministry […]