IOC arm to build 1 GW RE capacity, invest Rs 5,215 crore

Indian Oil Corp (IOCL) plans to invest Rs 5,215 crore in building 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity including standalone ground mounted solar projects or standalone onshore wind or wind-solar hybrid projects. The company’s board approved the investment plan on Tuesday stating that the projects will be implemented by IOC’s proposed wholly owned subsidiary […]

Go First lenders mull liquidation after recent court order on planes, say sources

Lenders to India’s Go First are all set to meet this week to explore various options for the bankrupt airline, such as liquidation, following a court order that allowed lessors to reclaim their planes, two bankers with Go First’s creditors stated on Tuesday. After the court’s decision, the airline seems to have lost all its […]

Advancing Sustainable Farming and Aviation: Embraer’s Collaborative Initiatives

Embraer’s EMB-203 Ipanema aircraft is undergoing testing to evaluate a new method for applying bio-control agents on farms in Brazil. Led by Koppert, a prominent company specializing in agricultural biological systems, this initiative aims to enhance sustainability in national farming practices. The collaboration between Embraer and Koppert focuses on assessing the technical aspects essential for […]

DGCA takes action against Vistara, suspends training head for pilot training lapses

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday (April 30) has suspended a senior Vistara official due to lapses in the conversion training of pilots. According to the sources, Vikram Mohan Dayal, Vice President of Training at the full-service carrier, has been removed from his position, stated news agency PTI. Lapse in training of […]

Port Blair airport to now accommodate night landing and take-off facilities with AFLS launch

With the completion of the Airfield Lighting System (AFLS), night landing and take-off facilities are now operational at the Utkrosh Airfield of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, officials confirmed. The aviation infrastructure at INS Utkrosh, supervised by the naval headquarters in New Delhi and Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and […]

Digi Yatra set to spread wings: Makeover plan includes hassle-free access to public places, hotel check-ins

Digi Yatra is set to spread wings and will be available for international travellers before the end of 2025. That’s not all. The makeover plan includes using the app for hotel check-ins and hassle-free access to public places. To enable the facility for foreign travellers, Digi Yatra Foundation (DYF), a non-profit organisation working on the […]

National Highways to hit speed bump? Road network expansion to see sluggish growth in FY25, says CareEdge Ratings – Here’s why

India’s ambitious drive to expand its national highway network is expected to face a slowdown in the current fiscal year, according to a report released by CareEdge Ratings on Tuesday. The rating agency anticipates a decrease of 7-10 per cent in the construction pace, estimating it to be around 31 km per day due to […]

Mytek launches new AI-based platform to help contractors deliver infra projects on time

Infratech firm Mytek Innovations has launched a first-of-its-kind digital platform that uses open artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help contractors deliver infrastructure projects on time. This AI-enabled platform can analyze the input cost required to complete a project and auto-generate a detailed, milestone-wise plan to complete the project on time and reduce completion cost by […]

Strategies to enhance rail freight share and overcome infrastructural challenges

India Railways’ freight performance is on a remarkable upward trajectory, with revenue of around Rs 2.56 lakh crores and freight loading surpassing the estimated 1580 million tonnes. The Indian Railways’ streak of best-ever monthly freight loading, which began in September 2020, continues unabated, indicating sustained excellence in operations. This success is further underscored by the […]

Digi Yatra set to spread wings: Makeover plan includes hassle-free access to public places, hotel check-ins

Digi Yatra is set to spread wings and will be available for international travellers before the end of 2025. That’s not all. The makeover plan includes using the app for hotel check-ins and hassle-free access to public places. To enable the facility for foreign travellers, Digi Yatra Foundation (DYF), a non-profit organisation working on the […]