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, […]
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AirAsia case: CBI asks CEO Tony Fernandes to appear before it by June 6
The CBI has asked Malaysia-based AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes to appear before it by June 6 to face queries relating to alleged bribery to get FDI rules tweaked. The Central Bureau of Investigation has alleged that bribe was paid to obtain a licence to operate international flights by the joint venture of AirAsia India […]
AirAsia case to have no impact on Air India stake sale process: official
The CBI case against AirAsia and its officials for alleged efforts to manipulate government policies would not have any impact on Air India’s disinvestment process, according to a senior official. The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden Air India is ending today. To a query on […]
Soon, you can travel from Chandigarh to Shimla in just 20 minutes with Heli Taxi service
Heli Taxi Service between Shimla and Chandigarh: In a bid to promote Heli Tourism, a Heli Taxi service is being introduced by Pawan Hans Ltd in collaboration with the state government of Himachal Pradesh. The Heli Taxi service will help passengers travelling between Shimla and Chandigarh to complete their journey in minutes instead of hours! […]
SEBI seeks information from Jet Airways following fraudulent practice complaint
Markets regulator SEBI has sought information from Jet Airways following a complaint of alleged fraudulent practices. In a filing to the stock exchanges today, the airline said last month the regulator sought views of the statutory auditors and the audit committee on certain allegations. However, the carrier did not elaborate on the complaint. The disclosure […]
No bids for Air India so far, will not extend deadline: Aviation secy
The government has not received any bids so far for its stake in state-run carrier Air India, the civil aviation secretary told TV channels, a day before the formal bidding process closes. The government will not extend the deadline for submissions of interest in Air India, R.N. Choubey said on Wednesday. The deadline for receiving […]
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 India air hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment
An air hostess of Air India has accused a senior executive of sexual harassment, prompting Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu to ask the national carrier to take immediate steps to address the issue. In a letter addressed to Prabhu and also marked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the air hostess has asked the government to […]
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 […]
Delta Airlines set to resume New York-Mumbai nonstop flights next year
Delta Air Lines, a leading American carrier, today announced launching its nonstop flights between New York and Mumbai beginning next year, almost a decade after it withdrew its services to India. The airlines was forced to exit Indian market and suspend its non-stop flights to Mumbai in 2009 after subsidised state-owned Middle Eastern carriers made […]
ATF price hike may lead to increase in air fares: Experts
The nearly 30 per cent increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) over the last one year could compel domestic airlines to go for a upward fare revision to offset the increased cost of operations, according to experts. Since the jet fuel accounts for 45 per cent of an airline’s cost of operation, the carriers could […]