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Govt to remove domestic fare caps imposed on airlines Aug 31 onwards

The fare caps were imposed on domestic airlines in 2020 during the pandemic

Civil aviation sector to employ 100,000 more people by 2024: Ministry

During 2019, 2020 and 2021, at least 2,368, 400 and 296 pilots were recruited, the aviation ministry stated

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

After expressways, Yogi 2.0 is betting on airports, heliports

Singapore Airlines to restore pre-Covid flight frequency to Indian cities

Singapore Airlines to restore pre-Covid flight frequency to Indian cities

IISc signs MoU with Indian Navy for collaborative aviation research

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to collaborate on aviation research and development

SpiceJet lessor asks DGCA to de-register three planes amid high costs

A Dubai-based lessor of SpiceJet Ltd has asked India's aviation regulator to deregister three of the budget airline's planes as SpiceJet struggles with high costs and maintenance challenges

Boeing gets FAA clearance to restart delivery of 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Boeing Co received preliminary US regulatory clearance to restart deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, paving the way for the end to a drought that drained cash and dented its reputation

Boeing surprises with positive cash flow in Q2 but misses estimates

Boeing Co. reported a $193 million profit for shareholders in the second quarter, but the results fell short of Wall Street targets for earnings and revenue as its defense business weakened

Recovery tracker: Higher workplace attendance, railway freight numbers

Vehicle registrations, aviation numbers are worse than before

Spurt in snags: DGCA starts 2-month-long special audit of airlines

Aviation regulator DGCA began a 2-month-long special audit of airlines after spot checks found that unqualified engineering personnel are certifying carriers' planes before their departure

Poor financials, broken supply chain, DGCA's flawed tech base ails aviation

Poor financials of the airlines, broken supply chain and lack of technical efficiency in DGCA are some of the major reasons behind the rising number of instances involving technical glitches in planes

10.5 mn domestic air passengers in June; 12.5% lower than May: DGCA

Around 1.05 crore domestic passengers travelled by air in June, approximately 12.5 per cent lower than the 1.2 crore who travelled in May, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday

Star Air to expand regional connectivity, adds 2 Embraer E175 aircrafts

In its effort to strengthen India's regional connectivity, Star Air, the aviation vertical of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, announced the regional carrier has signed a LoI for two Embraer E175 aircrafts

DGCA cracks down on airlines amid rise in 'engineering related occurrences'

DGCA has conducted several spot checks and advised that all aircraft at base and transit stations shall be released by certifying staff holding licence with appropriate authorisation

3 emergency landings of international airlines in India in last 48 hours

All emergency landings happened because of various technical issues

Boeing delivers 150th Poseidon maritime recce aircraft after first in 2013

In the 450,000 mishap-free hours the Poseidon has flown, it has been acknowledged as the world's most fearsome submarine hunter

SpiceJet gets notice over flight safety, says will be 'doubly careful'

SpiceJet has denied any violations on its part and said it is committed to safe operations

Mass leave by the cabin crew an aberration, ready for growth: IndiGo

IndiGo is hiring for replacement and expansion. Around 1,500 in the cabin crew are under training and will join operations over the next few weeks

French aircraft engine maker Safran Group to set up MRO facility in India

Defence minister welcomes Safran to be a part of joint development production projects

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