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1-yr pilot notice period gets rap, airlines will struggle to find experienced hands

> The Indian aviation regulator's new rule of making one year notice period compulsory for commanders will lead to cases of industrial conflict and severely impact the expansion plan of new airlines In its reasoning the regulator said that it has noticed a trend of pilots resigning without prior notice to the airlines which forces disruption in the airline's schedule leading to harassment of passengers. The move is believed to have after established airlines said that their wage cost was rising as they are forced to hire expat pilots due to demand-supply mismatch. "Indian carriers are being forced to hire expat Captains due to a critical demand-supply imbalance, with cost of hiring increasing, it will ultimately lead to higher airfares," Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) representing IndiGo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and Go Air wrote. But executives of new airlines have termed this as an attempt by the entrenched airlines to create hurdles in their growth plans. "This is grossly

Kith, Kin, Moles and Motorcars

A silly spat between DGCA and pilots reveals more serious infractions

Red lines drawn for global deal on emissions from aviation

191 nations to attend negotiations specifically meant to set a global pact for civil aviation sector, beyond Paris Agreement

Domestic airfares to decline at lower rate in Q2: ICICI Securities report

IndiGo remains to benefit the most from the strong domestic demand, while its cost structure remain most efficient

Needless subsidy

Use funds with Airports Authority of India for regional air links

Regional connectivity set to take off

Fare for 1-hr journey of up to 500 km capped at Rs 2,500; Flyers on many existing routes may have to pay more

Centre gives big push to remote connectivity

Cap on fares for 200-800 km flights, with Central and state subsidy provision for airlines

Govt mulls converting unused airports into SEZs

Where aircraft leasing companies can park their planes and showcase them to potential customers

Aviation ministry steps in to regulate fare refunds

Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju said airlines must ensure refunds on cancelled tickets within 15 days

Govt tries more flights strategy to beat high airfares

Proposal to be tried on northeastern routes first, follows concerns over spike in airfares during disasters, festivals and other high-demand periods