What an irony for the ill-fated Air India that once proudly enjoyed the unique status of the "Maharaja" of the civil aviation sector
National carrier cancels one flight, reduces load on seven others after OMCs pare supplies at six airports
The airports where the fuel supply was stopped by the state-owned OMCs at around 4 pm are Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Ranchi, Pune and Mohali
This will be the government's third attempt to sell the debt-laden national airline
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Air India flight flying from Mumbai to Goa on Tuesday was forced to abort landing at the last minute as stray dogs were seen trespassing into the runway, a statement issued by the Navy said."Air India flight AI 033 from Mumbai while landing in Dabolim (Goa) around 3 am on August 13 reported to ATC about the presence of dogs on the runway. The aircraft was recovered safely in 2nd approach. Being night hours, no dogs were sighted by ATC (Air Traffic Controller) & runway controller," it read.Navy said INS Hansa (near Dabolim) has taken proactive measures to reduce dog menace on the runway with the employment of manpower during daylight hours adjacent to the runway to chase away dogs and birds.Additionally, an MoU has been signed with the state government under which they are to sterilise and relocate up to 200 dogs from the vicinity of the runway, the Navy said.
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The flights will have to be diverted to other routes due to the closure, an Air India official said
On Friday, the Indian Army, citing intelligence inputs, had said Pakistan-based terrorists were planning to target the ongoing Amarnath Yatra
The revision in fares comes in view of the advisory issued on Friday directing tourists and Amarnath yatris to leave the Valley immediately citing security concerns.
According to sources, earlier this month, the DIPAM had asked the national carrier to freeze all promotions and fresh appointments as it is planning to start airline's disinvestment process soon
Air India plans to use these aircraft on the new routes where it will start flying soon
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The government is looking to complete the Air India stake sale in the next four to five months
After Pakistan closed its airspace following the Balakot air strikes of February 26, Air India suffered a financial loss of around Rs 491 crore
The plan is being prepared after the government's attempt to partially exit the carrier failed to attract any bidder last year
In India, the biggest pain was suffered by Air India that conducts various international flights from Delhi to Europe and the US
According to sources, the national carrier has already suspended Singh for three months over Saturday's incident
The disinvestment-bound carrier, which is incurring Rs 15 crore loss per day, has huge dues towards oil companies and Airports Authority of India, among others
As Air India's sale becomes a top priority, the disappearance of Jet Airways among other factors could further sweeten the deal