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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.

Govt advises airlines to play Indian music on flights, at airports

ICCR called Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to its program and submitted a memorandum to him and said that if this happens in Indian Airlines, Indian music will get a lot of strength

Air India transaction presents a 'win-win' situation, says Scindia

The disinvestment will provide an opportunity for the airline to rise as a phoenix again, the minister said

Jewar airport will create jobs for over 100,000 people, says Scindia

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said that the Noida International Airport will create employment opportunities for more than 1 lakh people

India can soar to No.1 slot in air travel by next decade: Scindia

India has the potential to attain the top position in air travel in about a decade, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday

Scindia flies on SpiceJet's Delhi-Gwalior spl flight using 737 Max plane

Civil Aviation Minister Scindia flew on SpiceJet's special flight between Delhi and Gwalior using Boeing's 737 Max plane that has been allowed to return to service after two and half years

Jyotiraditya Scindia urges states, UTs to cut tax on jet fuel

Scindia has been urging states and UTs to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)

Aviation Ministry allows airlines to serve meals on all domestic flights

The carriers had not been allowed to serve meals in flights, which have duration of less than two hours, since April 15 due to the Covid pandemic

DGCA to hold 'on demand' licence exams for pilots and engineers

Currently, the civil aviation regulator conducts examinations four times a year and issues licences to successful candidates

MoCA's committee to review building heights within radius of airports

The Committee has met with all developer associations - CREDAI, NAREDCO, and PEATA in which height-related issues were taken in depth

Congress is adept at not keeping promises, says Union minister Scindia

Jyotiraditya M Scindia also said that BJP's commitment is to work for development and promote innovation

FM asks civil aviation ministry, DoT to expedite capital expenditure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reviewed the progress of capital expenditure by the civil aviation ministry and the telecom department and asked them to expedite projects

Air India's disinvestment likely to complete within the next 10 weeks: Govt

Bansal, who also holds the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, in an order said airline's disinvestment process is in its final stages and letter to intent has been already issued

Air India unions threaten strike from November 2 to retain staff quarters

The unions said employees have been asked to give an undertaking by October 15 that they would vacate the staff quarters

Air India sale: The pangs ahead of the eventual deal with the Tata group

A revamped Alternative Mechanism, the option of closing down the airline and removal of aviation ministry helped seal a deal that had found no takers for years

What could work and what needn't for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's airline venture

It's a bold bet by Jhunjhunwala, in a market that has seen some airlines collapse in the face of intense fare wars and high costs. Here's all you need to know about the new airline

Airlines can now operate at full capacity, flight restrictions lifted

The decision was taken following a review of the current status of scheduled domestic operations, the ministry said in its order on Tuesday

Dedicated corridors & hubs: Scindia announces new helicopter policy

Under the new policy, the government is going to put together a dedicated helicopter-acceleration cell in the Civil Aviation Ministry that will look at helicopter industry's issues

Technocrat or bureaucrat: Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

The government had diluted eligibility for the DG's post in 2007. Prior to this, the candidate required a minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation. The government brought it down to five years

New Leh airport terminal likely to become operational by Dec 2022: Govt

The new airport terminal in Leh is likely to become operational by December next year, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday.