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6.4 million domestic passengers in Jan; 43% lower than Dec: DGCA

Around 64.08 lakh domestic passengers travelled by air in January, approximately 43 per cent lower than the 1.12 crore who travelled in December, Indian aviation regulator said on Friday

Govt removes curbs on number of flights between India and Ukraine

Amid tense situation in Ukraine, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has removed the curbs on the number of flights that can be operated between India and the Eastern European nation under the bilateral air bubble arrangement to facilitate travel of Indians from that country. Besides, the cap on the number of seats that can be offered on flights has been removed and Indian carriers have also been asked by the ministry to look at the possibility of operating flights to Ukraine due to the increase in demand, a senior official at the ministry said on Thursday. Sources at various Indian airlines said they are watching the situation and have not decided on whether to operate flights to Ukraine or not. Earlier in the day, a senior official at Go First said the airline will evaluate the option of operating chartered passenger flights to Ukraine if there is a proposal from the government. In the wake of rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily le

Wear little jewellery, shun duty-free shop before flight: Air India to crew

Late last month, the Tatas took over the airline from govt and are now putting in place various steps to enhance customer service, improve meals and operate flights with minimum delays

Top headlines: Grover takes voluntary leave; ban on int'l flights extended

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday

At record Rs 20,000 cr, airlines may see 44% rise in FY22 loss: CRISIL

This would be 44% higher than the Rs 13,853 crore loss reported last year, agency says

Aviation is not a cash guzzling biz, if done right: Vinay Dube of Akasa Air

'There continues to be a lot of room for efficiency and cost optimisation', says Dube

The ePlane Company's flying taxis are all set to take to the skies

Firm aims to bring out its first prototype by June, and then get the airworthiness certificate. Once flown, it could become Asia's first air-taxi OEM to have successfully test-driven its aircraft

The third wave in Indian aviation: A game changer for the sector globally

After soaring in its 'second wave', the sector is likely to come down to earth with saner growth, rational air fares and more professionalism

Out of tune

So should airlines play the keening, trance-like Siddi folk music from the Kutch peninsula?

Air India's return flight to Tatas may get delayed due to pending approvals

Dates to be cleared after requirements for fulfilling condition precedents met

Analysts bet on IndiGo, SpiceJet despite travel curbs amid Omicron spread

However, near-term concerns will continue to weigh on the stocks as Omicron spread puts a spanner on the growth trajectory, say analysts

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils its brand identity

'The Tagline 'It's Your Sky' encapsulates an inclusive brand experience by reminding us that the sky embraces everyone,' says Akasa Air

Travel plans redrawn as Singapore, Thailand restrict entry over Covid-19

Singapore announces restrictions till January 20; Thailand halts quarantine-free entry to all its regions except Phuket.

Normal international flights suspended till Jan 31 over Omicron scare

While the flights under the bubble agreements are scheduled in nature there are restrictions on airlines under it

Scheduled international flights to remain suspended till Jan 31: DGCA

Decision comes amid rising concerns over the coronavirus variant Omicron

AAI to spend Rs 25k cr in next 5 years for expansion of airport terminals

'In-principle' approval is given for setting up of 21 greenfield airports across the country, says govt

AI pilots put off strike plans; to meet civil aviation secy on Monday

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association and the Indian Pilots Guild had earlier in the week given a three-day ultimatum to the airline to reverse the pay cut

Lunch with BS: Shakti Lumba shares his journey as pilot, operations expert

'If the DGCA is autonomous and not just a statutory body, we will become a mature aviation country. And it needs to be headed by a technical expert, not a babu', says Lumba

Blade India to induct five new H125 helicopters, ties up with Airbus

Since its inception, Blade has been in active discussions with state governments and tourism boards to introduce short-haul air mobility services across India

SpiceJet's Boeing 737 MAX takes off again after 2.5 years of being grounded

The return flight, minus the minister, was swift and with less incident - as short trips tend to be