Page 26 - Civil Aviation

Wadia Group-owned GoAir rebrands as Go First after 15 years of flying

The airline said that at the heart of the latest revamp is the full embrace of ULCC model

Mayday in April

Aviation experts and analysts said that the second wave was likely to be crippling for a sector that was already gasping for air

Best of BS Opinion: Coronaviurs, new Chief Justice at helm, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Tuesday

SpiceJet plane's windshield cracks, diverted to Zahedan airport in Iran

A SpiceJet plane was diverted to Zahedan airport in Iran on Friday after its windshield cracked when it was flying from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia to Lucknow.

Slot allotment issue to be resolved soon: Jet Airways' stakeholders to NCLT

The civil aviation ministry, regulator DGCA and winning bidder Jalan-Kalrock consortium on Monday informed the NCLT that the issue of allotment of slots to the airline is expected to be resolved soon.

Vistara plans to roll back salary cut for select staff categories from Apr

For staff, which is eligible for variable performance for financial year 2020-21, payments will be made in May

22 new Udan flights started in last three days: Civil Aviation Ministry

On Sunday, 18 new flights were operationalised under the UDAN scheme

Air safety violations decline 62% in 2020: Govt data

Along with reduction in flights, last year also saw restrictions on the use of breath analysers on cabin crew

Airports in North-East operating, expanding at full strength amid Covid-19

The Covid-19, which turned things upside down for people across the world, is being methodically managed at these airports

Alliance Air to commence flights betweeb Bilaspur-Delhi from March

Continuing efforts to bolster regional connectivity across India, Alliance Air will add Bilaspur in its service network as the 45th destination, the airline said

Oil prices, muted traffic: Why airlines may not benefit from airfare hike

On Thursday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation hiked the airfare price band on flights with 90 to 120 minutes of duration to Rs 3,900, up from Rs 3,500 earlier

Aviation stocks take flight as govt ups fare price band; SpiceJet gains 7%

On Thursday, Ministry of Civil Aviation revised air fare price band on flights with 90 to 120 minutes of duration to Rs 3,900, up from Rs 3,500 earlier

SpiceJet to start 24 domestic flights from various cities including Ajmer

Flights between Ahmedabad-Bagdogra-Ahmedabad and Chennai -Kolkata -Chennai will operate three days a week while flights from Patna will operate five days a week to Bengaluru and twice a week to Surat

Fare band for airlines will be done away as normal operations resume: Govt

Fare bands for airlines are not going to be permanent and will be done away with as soon as the normal operations resume, Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola said on Thursday.

Helicopter operations in India well below the country's potential: Puri

Helicopter operations in the country are well below its potential, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Wednesday.

Airlines get ready for Covid-19 vaccine journey ahead of inoculation drive

Government has asked airlines to get ready to transport 30 tonnes of vaccines immediately

DGCA turns paperless, will offer all licences online by February-end

Civil aviation regulator to launch mobile app for pilots

Increased ownership in AirAsia to help Tata group extends its wingspan

The plan to take ownership of AirAsia would give it a presence in both the full-service and low-cost carrier markets

Suspension of scheduled international flights extended till 31 December

Country's aviation safety regulator DGCA on Thursday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights to December 31.

Singapore Airline's India venture Vistara eyes direct flights to U.S.

Flag carrier Air India is the only Indian airline currently offering direct flights to the US