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Bill to amend Aircraft Act introduced; proposes fine of up to Rs 1 crore

A few other provisions would also be made part of the law that will also help in complying with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) requirements

Air India sets up panel to address privatisation-related issues of staff

The panel has been set up a day after discussions between Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and representatives of various Air India unions

Govt must step in to encourage service providers: Aviation minister HS Puri

Speaking of privatisation in the civil aviation industry, the minister said it will help in strengthening and expanding the sector

Relief to airlines: Govt scraps fuel throughput charge at all airports

Fuel throughput charge scrapped; carriers to save Rs 500 crore a year

Jet lenders to invite fresh bids as parties are willing to revive airline

The CoC will vote on restarting the bid process on Friday and the results will be out on Saturday

'Golden age' for aviation sector; huge opportunities ahead: IndiGo chief

Bringing ATF under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a long pending demand of the airline industry

Govt considers adding more teeth to aviation regulators ahead of ICAO audit

Centre moves to amend law; airlines, airports may face fines of up to Rs 1 crore

More flights to take to the skies this winter despite economic slowdown

The number of weekly flights in the upcoming winter schedule is 1.2 per cent higher than the 23,117 operated during the previous winter schedule

A penny in time

Use the money saved post Air India's sale to set up two credible safety organisations in India

Civil aviation minister directs setting up mechanism to monitor airfare

He, however, said the government currently does not have any intention to regularise the fares

Foreign airlines ban MacBooks on Indian flights; DGCA mulls similar move

Apple issued a similar replacement programme last year for the latest 13-inch Pros over issues related to battery expansion

Waiting in the wings: Is the time and IPO strategy right for GoAir?

Strong fundamentals, including low crude oil prices, stable air-travel demand, and a range-bound rupee, analysts believe, make a strong case for the airline's expansion

India's troubled skies

Need to beef up regulation of the aviation sector

Govt plans to bring in Cape Town Convention Act for civil aviation sector

The ministry has put out the draft Cape Town Convention Bill for public consultations