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DGCA reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace, MEA issues travel advisory
The decision comes after Iran fired missiles at two US air bases in Iraq, leading to heightened tensions in the region
 "DGCA reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace, MEA issues travel advisory")
Top headlines: Govt okays sale of NINL, NITI backs private trains, and more
From govt's nod for sale of equity shares of 6 PSUs in NINL to telcos seeking open court hearing in SC on AGR review pleas, read all the top headlines here
 "Top headlines: Govt okays sale of NINL, NITI backs private trains, and more")
DGCA asks airlines to be vigilant in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Persian Gulf
US aviation regulator FAA has also asked all US airlines to stop operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
 "DGCA asks airlines to be vigilant in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Persian Gulf")
Indian airlines may hire fewer pilots in 2020 compared to last year
Pilot appointment, however, cannot be equated with pilot availability.
 "Indian airlines may hire fewer pilots in 2020 compared to last year")
737 Max grounding, Jet crisis may drag down passenger growth to 4%: Crisil
The domestic traffic data in the April-September period, during which the passenger volume grew a mere 2 per cent, also reflects this estimate, rating agency said in its aviation outlook note.
 "737 Max grounding, Jet crisis may drag down passenger growth to 4%: Crisil")
Billionaire Hinduja brothers set to bid for Jet Airways by Jan 15: Report
Deliberations are at early stage and Hinduja Group may decide against bidding, or other bidders may emerge, the people said
 "Billionaire Hinduja brothers set to bid for Jet Airways by Jan 15: Report")
Post Centre's guarantee, Air India pays November allowances to 1600 pilots
Air India has around 1,600 pilots and all of them have received the payment, he said
Eyes on the sky: GoAir strengthens rostering to prevent flight disruptions
GoAir cancelled almost 40 flights on November 23 and 24, during which it also reported turn back of two if its aircraft to the departing airport due to snags
 "Eyes on the sky: GoAir strengthens rostering to prevent flight disruptions")
GoAir cancels flights for second day in a row amid pilot shortage
GoAir will face action for not providing rest to its pilots in line with rules, said a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official.
India-Swiss air service pact to be amended, Cabinet nod to signing protocol
The release added that under the amendments, multiple airlines would be allowed to conduct operations between the two countries. Till date, only two airlines were permitted
DGCA to inspect GoAir's A320neo planes' PW engines, used for over 3000 hrs
The decision came after PW engine of a GoAir A320neo plane flying from Guwahati to Kolkata faced a mid-air snag on Monday
 "DGCA to inspect GoAir's A320neo planes' PW engines, used for over 3000 hrs")
Over Rs 300 cr invested in airport infra in FY20, surge in domestic fleet
In an official statement, the aviation ministry also said while as many as 10 airports commenced operations in 2019, 335 routes have been awarded, covering 33 aerodromes during the year
 "Over Rs 300 cr invested in airport infra in FY20, surge in domestic fleet")
Growing at double-digits, domestic air passenger traffic may dip: Icra
The domestic air passenger volume grew in double digit for five consecutive years, it said in a release
 "Growing at double-digits, domestic air passenger traffic may dip: Icra")
Will certainly consider investors' plan for Jet's rescue: DGCA to NCLT
The NCLT will hear the Synergy Group on Thursday about the company's clarifications on its stand on the airport slots.
 "Will certainly consider investors' plan for Jet's rescue: DGCA to NCLT")
Govt working on Air India's debt issue to make it more attractive to buyers
The second and the most important learning of the bid process was regarding Air India's accumulated huge amount of debt, which was retained by saleable part of the airline
 "Govt working on Air India's debt issue to make it more attractive to buyers")
Concerns over Pratt and Whitney engines sees IndiGo cut capacity forecast
The previous forecast was 22 per cent for the third quarter of FY20 and 25 per cent for FY20
 "Concerns over Pratt and Whitney engines sees IndiGo cut capacity forecast")
Did full thrust revving of engines lead to grounding of Indigo's Airbuses?
Climbing at full thrust can help planes burn less fuel, two of the people said
 "Did full thrust revving of engines lead to grounding of Indigo's Airbuses?")
HC seeks DGCA response on plea questioning appointment of pilot examiners
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Go Airlines Ltd seeking their stand
 "HC seeks DGCA response on plea questioning appointment of pilot examiners")
Air India privatisation: Pilots' union opposes move, may resort to strike
The government is working on the final contours of disinvestment of loss-making Air India, which has a debt worth over Rs 58,000 crore.
 "Air India privatisation: Pilots' union opposes move, may resort to strike")
Order to ground A320neo planes with faulty engines may stall IndiGo growth
The DGCA also questioned IndiGo's ability of meeting a Jan. 31 deadline to fix the engine issue, saying in a statement Monday that the target doesn't "instill enough confidence."