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Drone service sector will provide one lakh jobs in 4-5 years: Scindia
The ministry has released the names of 14 drone companies selected as beneficiaries of the PLI scheme
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Airports sector set to see Rs 1.65 trn capex in coming years: Scindia
India's airport sector is expected to see investments worth Rs 1.65 lakh crore in the coming years, and the government also aims to have 200 airports, Jyotiraditya Scindia said
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Aviation industry back to pre-Covid levels, govt continues 15-day fare cap
The aviation industry of India touched over four lakh domestic passengers in a day on Monday
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Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off 1st Keshod-Mumbai 'tourism booster' flight
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off the first flight between Gujarat's Keshod in the Junagadh district and Mumbai under the Centre's 'Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik' programme
Losses by AI, AI Express, Alliance Air Rs 17,032 cr during Apr '20-Dec '21
Scindia said the highest loss was incurred by the now privatised Air India with Rs 9,373 crore loss in 2020-21 and Rs 6,927 crore in 2021-22 (upto December 2021)
Airlines adhering to hand baggage policy, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Scindia said the BCAS has sensitised airline operators for strict implementation of the the one hand bag rule in its meeting on January 12, 2022
It's an important day as regular international flights resumed: Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said regular international flight services, which were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic for the last two years, resumed with full capacity
Cochin International Airport Ltd bags Covid champion award at Wings India
CIAL Managing Director S Suhas IAS received the 'Covid champions' trophy from Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia
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Bengaluru airport named 'Best Airport' at Wings India Awards 2022
This recognition is one of the industry's most recognised accolades, and is awarded following an assessment of customer service, facilities and innovations
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Scindia confident about India becoming global leader in drones by 2030
'I am very optimistic for the increase in fleet size, aircraft, the building of airports, new routes and expanding ecosystem in India, whether it's MRO, cargo, FTO and drones,' he said
Indian airlines plan to add 110-120 planes a year: Jyotiraditya Scindia
At present, Indian airlines have a combined fleet of 710 aircraft, up from 400 eight years ago
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India intends to add 100-120 aircraft every year: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Addressing the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, he said that India is looking at tremendous expansion in areas of airlines, airports and every facet of the civil aviation eco-system
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Indian airline operators expected to add 120 new aircraft per year: Scindia
Exuding confidence about air traffic figures rebounding, the minister said the number of domestic passengers is expected to touch 4.10 lakh per day by next year and will surpass that number by 2024-25
400 mn fliers by FY24, airports to get Rs 1-trn investment, says Scindia
The number of air passengers was 145 million in 2018-19. The traffic fell to 83.8 million in 2021 due to the pandemic.
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AI pushed into losses, disinvestment to protect public money: Scindia
He said the losses of 14 years had accumulated to Rs 85,000 crore
'400 mn air traffic by FY24, Rs 1-trn investment lined up in airports'
He also defended the government's move to lease out airports to private entities saying the profitability of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will increase due to this
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Scindia bats for paternity leave in airlines; wants 50% women pilots
Airlines must consider giving male employees paternity leave so that they, too, can share the responsibility of bringing up children, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.
Domestic aviation close to reaching 'pre-Covid' level: Aviation min Scindia
Airline industry that suffered heavy losses during Covi is returning to pre-Covid levels, and has recorded a traffic of 3.8 lakh passengers per day, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said
India to resume regular international flights from March 27: Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that regular international flights will resume from March 27 as the coronavirus situation in India has improved now.
Policy on cards to expand air connectivity to far-flung areas, says Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said his ministry is working on a policy on the use of small planes and helicopters for expanding regional connectivity.