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Airports Authority of India to raise $300 mn to fund new infrastructure

The airport authority aims to spend a minimum of Rs 5,000 crore each year on the infrastructure in line with the government's announcement that 100 new airports will be developed in five years

Covid19: DGCA asks int'l airlines to mull waiving ticket cancellation fees

The circular, dated March 12, has been addressed to all scheduled international airlines operating to/from India.

Follow coronavirus prevention rules or face action, DGCA tells airlines

Two Iranian carriers were earlier suspended; regulator's ire directed at airlines that aren't making self-declaration forms available

Delhi HC seeks response of Centre, DGCA, IndiGo, on grounding of A320neo

The plea has alleged that despite being aware of "significant technical issues with Airbus A320neo," neither MCA nor the DGCA have taken any concrete steps to ground these aircraft

Coronavirus: DGCA tells airlines to give protective gear to staff, fliers

In case any passenger is suspected to be infected from novel coronavirus, the disinfection process must be carrier out on that plane, it stated

Passengers from Italy, Iran too will be screened for coronavirus: DGCA

Passengers from 10 countries -- China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia -- are already being screened at Indian airports

Kamra flying ban: HC pulls up DGCA over other airlines penalising comedian

Kamra has sought action against airlines for taking action in alleged violation of CAR

To improve flight safety, DGCA to screen pilots for consumption of drugs

A medical review officer will be appointed to review the results before taking action on the person involved

Domestic air passenger traffic up by 2.2% in January 2020, says DGCA

Airlines flew 12.7 million passengers last month com­pared to 12.5 million passengers on YoY basis.

IndiGo pilot barred for 3 months for threatening wheelchair-bound citizen

During investigation, it was found that the pilot-in-command 'insisted' on an apology letter from the passengers

After DGCA notice, GoAir conducting daily audit of pilots' roster

The FDTL norms are there so that the cockpit crew and cabin crew get adequate rest to mitigate fatigue, so that they remain alert during any flight operations.

Incidents of airline staff misbehaving with passengers decreasing: Puri

The minister said that in 2015, 2016 and 2017, the number of complaints regarding staff misbehaviour were 903, 834 and 617, respectively

Pushed by DGCA and IndiGo, P&W mulls $250-mn plant for engine MRO in India

India ranks way down the pecking order in global aviation

Bill to amend Aircraft Act introduced; proposes fine of up to Rs 1 crore

A few other provisions would also be made part of the law that will also help in complying with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) requirements

Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo

The government on Monday issued a Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale in Air India

Coronavirus: Centre steps up vigil on Nepal borders, reviews preparedness

Over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra following screening for a possible exposure to the novel coronavirus, which spread in China

Coronavirus: Thermal screening of flyers from China begins at 7 airports

Thermal cameras will be installed at the pre-immigration area of the seven identified airports and airlines staff will bring the passengers to the health counters before the immigration check

Regulator gives airports 3 months to meet safety norms on ground handling

The regulator is also holding regular meetings with airlines, ground handlers, and other service providers like oil-marketing companies and catering companies

Air India operations will continue uninterrupted, says aviation ministry

Air India has been facing a cash shortfall of over Rs 200 crore each month despite an increase in revenue

Air India hopes to secure additional slots at London Heathrow airport

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes