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Govt unveils policy for air sports, sees 10x annual revenue growth

Other than direct revenue, air sports activities will gain more from growth of travel, tourism, infrastructure, and local employment, especially in the hilly regions

No decision on reduction in tax on ATF to bring down prices: Report

The finance ministry has not yet taken a view on the civil aviation ministry's plea for tax cuts on jet fuel (ATF) to bring down prices, a top source said on Wednesday.

Next round of 8-9 airports to be leased shortly, says Aviation Minister

Of the humongous Rs 62,000 crore debt on the books of Air India when it was handed over to the Tatas, the Government of India has closed its part of Rs 47,000 crore by paying off all banks involved

Aviation min grants rights to GMR to operate Hyderabad airport for 30 yrs

Till date, the GMR Group had the rights to operate the Hyderabad airport till March 22, 2038

Scindia talks with US aerospace giants on bolstering alliance with India

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held discussions with American aerospace giants on further strengthening collaboration with the industry in India. Scindia arrived here on Thursday for the first leg of his visit to North America and began his engagements with discussions with New York-based technology-powered, global air mobility platform Blade. On Thursday, he also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora during a session and reception hosted by Consul General of New York Randhir Jaiswal. Scindia's engagements on Friday began with a round table hosted by the US-India Business Council. The roundtable, attended by senior industry leaders, focussed on ways to strengthen collaboration between India and the US across the aviation sector. Had a productive interaction with members of @USIBC from the aviation community. Spoke about the growing focus & opportunities in regional connectivity & urban air mobility in India, Scindia tweeted. Later, he met vice president .

Cochin International Airport Ltd bags Covid champion award at Wings India

CIAL Managing Director S Suhas IAS received the 'Covid champions' trophy from Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia

Akasa Air to launch operations from June, expects fleet size at 72 in 5 yrs

He further said the airline plans to have 18 aircraft on ground as part of its fleet within 12 subsequent months of launching and then add 12 to 14 every year making it 72 in five years

Scindia confident about India becoming global leader in drones by 2030

'I am very optimistic for the increase in fleet size, aircraft, the building of airports, new routes and expanding ecosystem in India, whether it's MRO, cargo, FTO and drones,' he said

India intends to add 100-120 aircraft every year: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Addressing the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, he said that India is looking at tremendous expansion in areas of airlines, airports and every facet of the civil aviation eco-system

Indian airline operators expected to add 120 new aircraft per year: Scindia

Exuding confidence about air traffic figures rebounding, the minister said the number of domestic passengers is expected to touch 4.10 lakh per day by next year and will surpass that number by 2024-25

Govt to release new policy framework to deepen air connectivity in country

To release policy to incentivise small aircraft and helicopter operations

AAI received Rs 13k cr revenue from Delhi, Mumbai airports in 5 yrs: Govt

Under Public Private Partnership (PPP), Delhi and Mumbai airports were handed over to the private partners in 2006

22,500 Indians returned from Ukraine between Feb 1 and Mar 11: Govt

A total of 90 evacuation flights were operated under Operation Ganga, including 14 Indian Air Force flights, said V K Singh, Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Working with authorities to get air operator certificate re-validated: Jet

According to a company statement, the restart activities are 'progressing well'

Only 87 foreign pilots working in India right now: MoS Civil Aviation

A total of 404 foreign pilots were working in India as on June 10, 2019, according to government data

Over 7,400 Indians expected to be brought back from Ukraine: Govt

Civil Aviation Ministry stated that 3,500 people are expected to be brought back to India on Friday and over 3,900 on Saturday

Jet Airways to get Rs 50 cr as inter-corporate deposit for certain expenses

As efforts are on to restart services of Jet Airways, Orion IT Parks Pvt Ltd -- whose shareholders are Murari Jalan and Ankit Jalan -- will extend an Inter-Corporate Deposit (ICD) of Rs 50 crore

Union minister calls for turning Odisha's WW2 airstrip to modern airport

Bishweswar Tudu said he is hopeful that the Centre will give its nod for turning the now-defunct Armada Road Airstrip in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district into a modern airport

Govt releases draft National Air Sports Policy for public feedback

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback.The draft policy is available on the website of the Ministry and the suggestions for the same can be sent by 5 pm on January 31, 2022.As per an official release issued by the ministry on Sunday, the policy seeks to leverage India's potential for air sports and places a strong focus on ensuring international best practices in safety. The vision of the policy is to make India one of the top air sports nations by 2030."India has the potential to be among the leading nations in the world of air sports. It has a large geographical expanse, diverse topography and fair weather conditions. It has a large population, especially the youth. It has a growing culture for adventure sports and aviation. Other than the direct revenue from air sports activities, the multiplier benefits in terms of growth of travel, tourism, infrastructure and local employment, especially in hilly areas of the ...

Govt plans tax incentives to make India 'safe, affordable' air sports hub

Policy paper proposes production linked incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of air sports equipment.