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Catch 22: Airlines want a 15% hike in airfares but fear a drop in traffic

In the nine hikes since January 1, the jet fuel prices have been increased by Rs 49,017.8 per kl or nearly 55%

Regulator cracks whip on flying schools after audit finds violations

Thirty of the 32 schools in the country have been inspected in the audit beginning March.

IndiGo to restore allowances for crew from July 31 as flight ops recover

The airline, which had made a partial reinstatement of salary for pilots, is yet to restore pre-covid salaries.

SpiceJet restricts 90 pilots from flying 737 MAX aircraft after DGCA fine

The faults were detected during a surveillance check by the DGCA at the Greater Noida-based facility of CAE Simulation Training Pvt Ltd

7 more military airports to increase assistance to civil airlines

Decision could add to friction between the Air Force's military requirements, and the AAI's need to provide infrastructure to airlines

DGCA urges doctor's advice before denying boarding to special-needs flyers

The regulator's move comes shortly after an incident at Ranchi Airport where India's largest airline IndiGo refused to let a disabled teenager board its aircraft

IndiGo, SpiceJet face turbulence amid rising crude, competition: Analysts

Analysts expect some consolidation in the industry going forward, with the impact of increased competition playing out over two-three years

DGCA fines SpiceJet Rs 10 lakh for training pilots on faulty simulator

This is the third time that the regulator has imposed a financial penalty on operators for violation of rules after being empowered to do so

SpiceJet, Credit Suisse end legal battle, sign settlement and consent terms

The settlement and consent terms, executed on May 23, 2022 between SpiceJet and Credit Suisse have also been filed before the Supreme Court of India for final orders

Punjab CM calls for direct flights from Mohali airport to US, Canada

This initiative will facilitate the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad to visit their native places in the state in a seamless manner, he said

India would emerge as world leader by 2047: Aviation minister Scindia

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia was addressing a special keynote Session at the "India@2047" conclave in Bengaluru

Around 10.8 million domestic passengers travelled in April, says DGCA

The passenger load factors - which means occupancy rates - were above 78 per cent for all major Indian private carriers in April, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated.

SpiceJet flights stopped by Delhi ATC for non-payment of airport user fees

AAI has put SpiceJet on 'cash and carry' mode since 2020, due to the airline's inability to clear airport dues

Saudi Arabia announces initiative to support civil aviation sector

Saudi Arabia's authority of civil aviation has announced its initiative to prepare a framework that would make international travelling easier

Friendly gains: Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big

Since Dec 2020, savings of airlines have been over Rs 200 crore

Tata Group approaches CCI for merger between Air India and AirAsia India

The two combined entities, Air India and AirAsia India will have a 15.7% share of India's domestic passenger market.

Govt extends ECLGS by one year, expands scope for contact-intensive sectors

Eligible borrowers in hospitality and related sectors, except civil aviation, can avail up to 50% of their highest fund based credit outstanding

Airlines to operate 930 daily flights to 40 countries in summer schedule

This is around 22.5% lower than pre-Covid levels

After two years, regular international flights to resume from Sunday

Overseas flights are being operated now under bilateral air bubble arrangements with various countries

SpiceJet, GMR group announce sustainable aviation fuel initiatives

Globally, International Air Transport Association has set a target for airlines to achieve net zero emissions by 2050