Air India News

Air India May Renegotiate Contracts With Key Vendors

Press Trust of India | Sunday October 22, 2017

Air India chief Rajiv Bansal, who has been working on ways to improve the airline's on time performance (OTP) and prune costs on various fronts, has set up a task force comprising four teams to put together a strategy before engaging with vendors, according to a source.

Air Purifiers Companies Betting Big On Post Diwali Sales

Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 22, 2017

Although, the makers such as Eureka Forbes, Panasonic, Sharp, Blueair and Groupe SEB are expecting a good sales growth in all leading tier I cities, they are expecting Delhi /NCR region to lead the market this season.

Air Force's Massive C-130J Super Hercules Transport Aircraft To Land On Lucknow-Agra Expressway

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 21, 2017

A C-130J transport aircraft with special forces commandos and frontline fighters from the Indian Air Force's inventory will be part of an exercise to use highways as landing strips next week.

Latest On Air India Sale In 10 Points: Government Prefers Domestic Buyer

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday October 16, 2017

The government would prefer selling Air India, its debt-laden carrier to a domestic buyer, news agency Reuters reported citing a government source on Monday. It is mulling to sell the airline's various businesses - which include ground-handling, domestic operations and international flights - in parts, the report added. The state-run carrier, which...

Government Should Exit Air India, Says Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 11, 2017

In a brief report, aviation think tank CAPA India also said that cleaning up Air India's balance sheet would be the most important step.

Danfoss Talks To Indian Firms On Hybrid Car Power

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 9, 2017

Batteries of electric cars should be cooled quickly for fast charging and Danfoss has the solution as it is a major in the HVAC segment.

Present Environment May Require Us To Fight 'Short, Swift War': Air Chief BS Dhanoa

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday October 8, 2017

The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a "short and swift war" at a short notice, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said today. "The nature of conflict in the present geo-political environment may require us to fight a short and swift war for which we need to be alert and prepared to fight on a short notice," he said, speaking at the 85th Air Force Da...

'Expect No Restraint': Pakistan's Warning To India Against Surgical Strikes

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday October 6, 2017

Hours after Indian Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said India had the capability of responding at short notice to a nuclear threat and locating, striking targets across the border, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif warned, "If that happens, nobody should expect restraint from us".

Chinese Troops Still In Chumbi Valley Near Doklam: Air Force Chief

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 5, 2017

Air force chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said that Chinese troops are still stationed in the Chumbi valley in Doklam area and hoped they go back soon.

India, France Discuss Strengthening Of Defence, Security Ties

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 4, 2017

India and France today discussed strengthening of ties in all areas, including defence and security, when Philippe Etienne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emanuel Macron, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

'Mystery Solved! That's My Sister' Tweets Hardik Pandya About Viral Photo

Mid Day Correspondent | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Hardik Pandya replied to a tweet from a news website featuring the story to clear the air about the picture.

President Ram Nath Kovind Inaugurates Shirdi Airport, First Flight To Mumbai

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday October 1, 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday inaugurated the swank new Shirdi Airport in Ahmednagar and the inaugural Alliance Air commercial flight to Mumbai.

Ford Unveils New F-Series Super Duty Pick-Up Truck For $100,000

CarAndBike Team | Friday September 29, 2017

The most luxurious and advanced heavy-duty pickup truck ever created by Ford is capable to tow more than 13,607 kg, about the weight of an Air Force F-35 fighter plane.

Government Seeks Asset Valuer For Air India Stake Sale

Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

The Union Cabinet has given its in-principal approval for disinvestment of the debt-laden Air India and has constituted a group of ministers to chart out the future course of action.

What Drives Prime Minister Narendra Modi

CarAndBike Team | Sunday September 17, 2017

India's 14th Prime Minister Narendra Modi isn't exactly an auto aficionado (not that we know of), but he certainly has access to some of the more luxurious and armoured options. As Narendra Modi celebrates his 67th birthday today, we take a look at the cars that form a part of his motorcade.

Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, Dies At 98

India News | NDTV News Desk | Saturday September 16, 2017

Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, the only officer of the Air Force to be promoted to five-star rank, has died at 98. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral hospital in Delhi this morning after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Air India Employees Appeal To Union Minister To Protect Jobs

Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

Nitin Gadkari is part of the group of ministers constituted by the Union Cabinet to chalk out a strategy for disinvestment of Air India.

On-Time Performance Key Factor For Airline's Fortune: Air India Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

"I firmly believe that OTP holds the key to an airline's performance index and is the most important deciding factor, along with service standards in determining an airline company's fortune," Air India chief Rajiv Bansal said.

Government Invites Bids For Advisers On Air India's Divestment

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 14, 2017

According to two separate notices on the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management's website, the proposal for advisers have been invited to guide the government on financial and legal issues associated with the strategic disinvestment.

Air India Plans To Take Rs 3,250 Crore Loans For 'Urgent' Capital Needs

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Air India, which is staying afloat on taxpayers' funds, expects to get the central government's guarantee for the proposed borrowings shortly.

SpiceJet Adds New Route To Its Network

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

This makes the airline the first to offer daily direct air connectivity between Guwahati and Dibrugarh, SpiceJet said in a statement.

130 Air India Pilots Skipped Alcohol Tests Before Flights

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday September 5, 2017

Over 130 pilots and 430 crew members of debt-ridden state-run carrier Air India may be grounded by the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA for allegedly skipping the mandatory pre- and post-flight alcohol test, people familiar with the matter told news agency PTI

100 Escape On Ladders After Air India Plane Rolled Into Kochi Drain

Kerala News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 5, 2017

There were more than 100 people on board an Air India plane that veered off the runway after landing at the Kochi airport this morning and rolled into a drain.

Air India Will Continue To Add Routes, Planes, Says New CMD

Press Trust of India | Monday August 28, 2017

"I have full faith in your capabilities and experience and am sure that we will work as a team and do everything to further strengthen the profitability of the company," Rajiv Bansal said in a letter to Air India employees.

Air India Puts Key Properties For Sale, Aims To Raise Rs 500 Crore

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 24, 2017

According to a public notice, Air India has sought bids for sale of properties in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Lucknow, Gwalior, Gurgaon and Bhuj.

Love Is In The Air: India Gets Its First LGBT Radio Show

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Mumbai: Outspoken gay rights activist Harish Iyer is used to fighting for equal rights but over the last month he has turned into a messenger of love. He is the host of “Gaydio“, the first radio show dedicated to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in the country, where homosexuality is still a taboo and gay sex can be punishe...

IndiGo Rs 970 Offer Ends Today, 4 Days Left To Grab Air India Discounts

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Wednesday August 16, 2017

The IndiGo offer, which began on August 11, is applicable on travel between August 26 and March 24, 2018.

Exclusive: Ford Figo Based Crossover Spotted For The First Time In India

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Though heavily camouflaged, we can see quite a few elements that are new up front and at the rear. The front bumper gets new lower air intakes and the headlamps too have been revised. The signature Ford grille remains but we get to see plastic cladding over the wheel arches, which is normally visible on 'Crossover' variants.

Writing Off Some Air India Debt Could Be A Wise Move: Arvind Panagariya

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 9, 2017

Following a suggestion by Niti Aayog, the government is endeavouring to privatise the state-owned carrier and a committee has been set up under Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to carry forward the process.

Ducati 959 Panigale Corse Edition To Be Launched Soon

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday August 8, 2017

Ducati has submitted documents with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in USA for a new motorcycle model. The name submitted is the 959 Panigale Corse. We believe Ducati will soon be launching a new, limited edition model of the 959 Panigale.