Page 24 - Civil Aviation

Smooth flight or turbulence ahead for India's airlines?

The aviation sector in India is building up momentum. But after being battered by two waves of Covid-19, is the sector headed for clear skies? Or is there more turbulence ahead? Let's find the answer

Domestic airlines look to revive zero bag fares in order to grow traffic

In India, airlines are required to provide 15 kg of check-in bags free

IndiGo passengers will be able to buy food, beverage on board from Nov 19

Govt via order dated Nov 16 has permitted airlines to resume meal service on all flights

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

A US FAA bulletin says 5G airwaves could interfere with the functioning of an aircraft's radar altimeter, a critical piece of equipment that measures the height of the plane from the ground below

Scindia launches online platform to provide 298 services of DGCA

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Thursday launched an online platform through which aviation regulator DGCA will provide its 298 services including pilot licensing and medical examination

Domestic air traffic movement may near pre-Covid level this winter

Among the major airlines, while Vistara is adding the highest number of flights (a 21.73 per cent increase over winter 2019), SpiceJet is seeing the highest drop

IndiGo Q2 preview: Loss to widen YoY on high crude oil prices, say analysts

Analysts expect losses for the industry to narrow sequentially supported by higher scale of operations

Ahead of Diwali, domestic airfares soar 30%-45% on high-frequency routes

Increased occupancy coupled with upward revision in fare bands by the government has translated into higher fares during the festive season

Super Sunday for airlines, Dusshera boosts traffic to post-resumption peak

Over 327,000 passengers took 2,372 flights, half of which were operated by IndiGo

Ready to fly again: Travel firms expect heavy rush as US lifts curbs

But the slow pace of visa approval remains a challenge

Russian, UK airlines plan Goa flights as India opens up to foreign tourists

Tourists will be allowed on normal flights from November 15. Only single entry 30-day tourist visas will be issued

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

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air gets no objection certificate from govt

Akasa Air has been co-promoted by Vinay Dube, former CEO of Jet Airways

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

Flaring crude oil price, entry of new players to hit IndiGo: Analysts

In the last one week alone, Brent crude oil prices have surged over 6 per cent to around $79 per barrel mark

Over-the-top negligence

Kozhikode crash was completely avoidable

How 9/11 attack and coronavirus pandemic hit civil aviation industry

In late 2001, after the Twin Towers fell, the aviation industry experienced many of the problems it is seeing now. Airlines bled

13 airports get approval for privatisation through clubbing model

AAI board okays merging major airports with smaller ones to attract investors

Ready for take-off: Jet Airways plans to resume service by early 2022

Jet 2.0 has also given a firm plan to Airport Authority of India (AAI) and private airport operators to restart operations with 20 aircraft

India allows Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to fly 30 months after global ban

SpiceJet plans to bring the aircraft back in service by Sep-end