Page 34 - Civil Aviation

Airports Authority of India to raise $300 mn to fund new infrastructure

The airport authority aims to spend a minimum of Rs 5,000 crore each year on the infrastructure in line with the government's announcement that 100 new airports will be developed in five years

AIESL to maintain Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engines in India

The US-based aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney on Thursday announced that Air India's arm AIESL will maintain the company's geared turbofan (GTF) engines in the country. At present, Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has more than 700 aircraft in service in India, including more than 150 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft. A320 neo planes have been grappling with snags for nearly four years. A substantial number of such neos are operated in India by IndiGo and GoAir. P&W has already a tie-up with Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) for maintenance of its 4056 engine model. These engines power Boeing 747-series aircraft. AIESL will service PW1100G-JM engines at its facility in Mumbai, P&W, which is a part of the United Technology Corporation (UTC), said in a release. PTI had reported it last week that P&W had signed an agreement with AIESL for its engine maintenance services in India. With AIESL performing maintenance on our high-tech GTF engines, we are excited .

Delhi HC seeks response of Centre, DGCA, IndiGo, on grounding of A320neo

The plea has alleged that despite being aware of "significant technical issues with Airbus A320neo," neither MCA nor the DGCA have taken any concrete steps to ground these aircraft

Vistara unveils India's 1st Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 30 biz class seats

The statement informed that Vistara's new cabin products in Business, Premium Economy and Economy are designed to suit the preferences of today's global citizens

Vistara takes delivery of its first Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

The new aircraft is the first of the six that Vistara has purchased from Boeing

To improve flight safety, DGCA to screen pilots for consumption of drugs

A medical review officer will be appointed to review the results before taking action on the person involved

CCI sees no evidence of collusion by IndiGo, others in price fixing: Report

CCI in 2015 ordered a probe into allegations of anti-competitive practices after similar fares were being offered on certain routes by IndiGo, SpiceJet , GoAir, state-run Air India and Jet

SpiceJet to launch 20 new flights for daily services on domestic routes

The new flights, starting from March 29, include services to Patna from Amritsar, Varanasi and Guwaha

Engine of GoAir flight catches fire during takeoff; all passengers safe

The number of persons on board, however, could not be immediately known

GMR airports achieves 'concession commencement date' to build in Greece

The Concession Period for the project is 35 years including Phase 1 Construction of five years

Bidar airport to be operationlised under UDAN scheme in Karnataka

The concession agreement was signed under the Government of India's regional connectivity-UDAN scheme

Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo

The government on Monday issued a Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale in Air India

Regulator gives airports 3 months to meet safety norms on ground handling

The regulator is also holding regular meetings with airlines, ground handlers, and other service providers like oil-marketing companies and catering companies

Air India operations will continue uninterrupted, says aviation ministry

Air India has been facing a cash shortfall of over Rs 200 crore each month despite an increase in revenue

Air India hopes to secure additional slots at London Heathrow airport

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes

Relief to airlines: Govt scraps fuel throughput charge at all airports

Fuel throughput charge scrapped; carriers to save Rs 500 crore a year

Airport security: Only half the X-ray screeners pass 'explosive' test

Results have major ramifications for smaller airports where airline staff are directly responsible for screening checked-in baggage

DGCA reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace, MEA issues travel advisory

The decision comes after Iran fired missiles at two US air bases in Iraq, leading to heightened tensions in the region

Agriculture to shipping, some ministries likely to see spending squeeze

The official data shows that, for example, the agriculture ministry has spent 49 per cent of its budgeted expenditure till November-end, compared to 70 per cent for the same period last year

Some airlines may have to shut due to predatory pricing: Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri says tariff wars only work in the short run, hurt entire industry long term; rules out regulatory intervention