Page 8 - Latest Updates on Jyotiraditya Scindia
Congress doubts EVMs only when it faces defeat in polls, says Scindia
Scindia wondered why Singh didn't raise the issue of Electronic Voting Machines when they were introduced by Congress in the past
 "Congress doubts EVMs only when it faces defeat in polls, says Scindia")
AAI planning capex of Rs 30,000 cr in next five years: Jyotiraditya Scindia
AAI Chairman Sanjeev Kumar said the AAI's capex in 2023-24 stood at Rs 5,250 crore. It was a bit higher than the capex of 2022-23, which stood at Rs 5,175 crore
Budget carrier IndiGo forecasts slowdown in capacity growth next year
The carrier aims to add more than one aircraft to its fleet every week next year. As of Feb 29, it operated 366 planes, and had a further 960 on order
 "Budget carrier IndiGo forecasts slowdown in capacity growth next year")
Air India Express to operate non-stop flights to Kochi, Imphal from Kolkata
The airline through route integration will be operating more flights on various domestic routes, sources said
 "Air India Express to operate non-stop flights to Kochi, Imphal from Kolkata")
DGCA issues license for Ambikapur airport to begin flight operations
The state government has already been making efforts to start air service from Ambikapur Airport to Raipur, Bilaspur, Lucknow, Patna, and Ranchi
 "DGCA issues license for Ambikapur airport to begin flight operations")
DGCA sticks to June 1 deadline for revised flight duty norms for pilots
The revised norms provide for increased weekly rest time to 48 hours for pilots and limit the number of landings to two during night operations
 "DGCA sticks to June 1 deadline for revised flight duty norms for pilots")
Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 12.64 mn in Feb, 155K faced delays
As many as 155,387 passengers were affected due to flight delays in February and scheduled carriers shelled out Rs 222.11 lakh towards facilitation
 "Domestic air traffic rises 4.8% to 12.64 mn in Feb, 155K faced delays")
Goa-based airline FLY91 to start commercial services from March 18
The airline plans to start flights to Lakshadweep from April, its chief Manoj Chacko said on Tuesday
 "Goa-based airline FLY91 to start commercial services from March 18")
Several team members resigned as part of strategic restructuring: SpiceJet
With the recent fundraise, the spokesperson said it is speeding up the process of resolution of all past disputes, and continues to see significant growth in revenue and load factor
 "Several team members resigned as part of strategic restructuring: SpiceJet")
MP to provide Rs 40k aid to labourers for purchasing e-scooters: CM Yadav
The monthly wages of unskilled labourers are being increased to Rs 11,450, semi-skilled to Rs 12,446 and agricultural labourers to Rs 9,160, the CM said
 "MP to provide Rs 40k aid to labourers for purchasing e-scooters: CM Yadav")
PM Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate 15 airport projects on Sunday
The PM is likely to lay the foundation of new terminals in Hubli, Kadappa, Belgavi in Karnataka, Adampur in Punjab, and Pune in Maharashtra
 "PM Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate 15 airport projects on Sunday")
Air India deboards female passenger at IGI after argument with crew members
An Air India spokesperson said a passenger travelling in business class was off-boarded on the advice of the captain following some argument with members of the crew
 "Air India deboards female passenger at IGI after argument with crew members")
Scindia inaugurates Jindal Stainless' first green hydrogen project in India
The green hydrogen will be used by JSL in stainless steel manufacturing processes at the Hisar unit
 "Scindia inaugurates Jindal Stainless' first green hydrogen project in India")
Scindia to inaugurate Jindal Stainless' 1st green hydrogen plant on Feb 27
In August 2022, the country's largest stainless steel player had announced a partnership with Hygenco India Private Limited to set up a green hydrogen plant at Hisar, Haryana
Deliver baggage within 30 minutes of landing, BCAS tells airlines
The aviation security regulator gives February 26 deadline for compliance
 "Deliver baggage within 30 minutes of landing, BCAS tells airlines")
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal seeks interim bail to treat cancer
In the plea moved on Thursday for interim bail, Jet Airways founder Goyal said malignancy was revealed during the tests undertaken by the private doctors
 "Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal seeks interim bail to treat cancer")
IndiGo-BOC Aviation sign financing deal for 4 Airbus A320NEO aircraft
Singapore-headquartered BOC Aviation Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a finance lease transaction with InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo).
 "IndiGo-BOC Aviation sign financing deal for 4 Airbus A320NEO aircraft")
PM Modi is Pradhan Rakshak: Scindia after Qatar freed Indian Navy veterans
In a major diplomatic triumph for India, eight veterans of the Indian Navy who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released on Monday
 "PM Modi is Pradhan Rakshak: Scindia after Qatar freed Indian Navy veterans")
Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi due to 'momentary foul smell': IndiGo
A Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft returned to the national capital on Friday morning, with the airline saying the plane came back as a precaution due to a "momentary foul smell"
Looking to extend Digi Yatra facility to international passengers: Scindia
As per the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra is a decentralised mobile wallet-based identity management platform
 "Looking to extend Digi Yatra facility to international passengers: Scindia")