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Pilot Grouping's Big Charge Against Air India, IndiGo Over Hiring Policy
A pilots' grouping on Tuesday alleged that Air India and IndiGo have a tacit understanding not to hire pilots from each other, saying that employment in the aviation sector should remain fair.
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Trump Blames "Diversity Policies" Under Obama, Biden After Chopper-Plane Crash
Trump's remarks have ignited a heated debate about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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"Infra Ready, Airlines Have To Catch Up": Civil Aviation Minister To NDTV At Davos
One of the most exciting sectors in India is civil aviation. Just a couple of years ago, Indian consumers had little choice, but now with several large airlines flying and proactive government policies, Indian aviation is one of the largest in the wo
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US Judge Rejects Boeing 737 MAX Accord Over Diversity Policies
A US judge rejected a criminal settlement with Boeing over the 737 MAX crashes on Thursday, slamming diversity policies at the aviation giant and the Justice Department that made him "skeptical" of a fair outcome.
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Here’s the Real Reason to Turn on Aeroplane Mode When You Fly
Most airlines today expect flyers to put their phone on airplane mode in order to prevent them from causing an emergency. While governments around the globe have developed similar strategies and policies to prevent interference problems with aviation, electronic devices have been allowed to stay on in the EU since 2014. Here's why you should probab...
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Centre Undertakes Series of Reform Measures to Make India Global Drone Hub by 2030, MoS Civil Aviation Says
The government has taken various steps to make India a global drone hub by 2030, Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Centre has notified the Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, and a PLI scheme for drones, published the Drone Airspace Map and UAS traffic management policy framework last year, among other mea...
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Desperate Pet Owners Go Private To Jet Their 'Fur Babies' Out Of This City
China remains one of the few places left in the world pursuing a strict "zero-Covid" policy, transforming Hong Kong, a one-time aviation hub, into a city where thwarted travel plans and cancelled flights are the norm.
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No Landing Charges, Parking Deposits: Centre's New Helicopter Policy
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today announced a new helicopter policy under which dedicated hubs and corridors will be established and landing charges and parking deposits will be abolished to boost commercial operations.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Unveils 100-Day Development Plan For Civil Aviation Sector
Unveiling the 100-day design plan of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the ministry will focus on three main areas which are infrastructure, policy targets and reforms initiative.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces New Aviation Policy To Draw Investments
To attract more investments, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday announced a new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services that includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the AAI.
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Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
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"Task No 1 As Aviation Minister Is...": Court To Jyotiraditya Scindia
While hearing a PIL, the Bombay High Court asked the newly-sworn-in Union Civil Aviation Minister to consider it has his first task to formulate a nationwide policy or naming and renaming airports.
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Dassault Yet To Transfer Tech To India As Part Of Rafale Deal: Auditor
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has sharply criticised the Defence Ministry's policy for offsets, which also governs the deal with France for 36 Rafale jets made by Dassault Aviation. The French firm has so far not made good on its offset obligation to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the national auditor said in a re...
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IndiGo Worst Performing Airline, Discourteous, Says Parliamentary Panel
Private airline IndiGo is the "worst performing" carrier for consumers, while national carrier Air India has the best luggage policy, said parliamentary panel on civil aviation chairman Derek O' Brien.
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Facing Flyers' Fury, IndiGo Says Web Seat Booking To Cost, Not Check-In
The government is reviewing a move by private airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet to charge for seats booked in advance through the web check-in feature, which has provoked anger among air-travelers.
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Pilot Grouping's Big Charge Against Air India, IndiGo Over Hiring Policy
A pilots' grouping on Tuesday alleged that Air India and IndiGo have a tacit understanding not to hire pilots from each other, saying that employment in the aviation sector should remain fair.
-
Trump Blames "Diversity Policies" Under Obama, Biden After Chopper-Plane Crash
Trump's remarks have ignited a heated debate about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
-
"Infra Ready, Airlines Have To Catch Up": Civil Aviation Minister To NDTV At Davos
One of the most exciting sectors in India is civil aviation. Just a couple of years ago, Indian consumers had little choice, but now with several large airlines flying and proactive government policies, Indian aviation is one of the largest in the wo
-
US Judge Rejects Boeing 737 MAX Accord Over Diversity Policies
A US judge rejected a criminal settlement with Boeing over the 737 MAX crashes on Thursday, slamming diversity policies at the aviation giant and the Justice Department that made him "skeptical" of a fair outcome.
-
Here’s the Real Reason to Turn on Aeroplane Mode When You Fly
Most airlines today expect flyers to put their phone on airplane mode in order to prevent them from causing an emergency. While governments around the globe have developed similar strategies and policies to prevent interference problems with aviation, electronic devices have been allowed to stay on in the EU since 2014. Here's why you should probab...
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Centre Undertakes Series of Reform Measures to Make India Global Drone Hub by 2030, MoS Civil Aviation Says
The government has taken various steps to make India a global drone hub by 2030, Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Centre has notified the Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, and a PLI scheme for drones, published the Drone Airspace Map and UAS traffic management policy framework last year, among other mea...
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Desperate Pet Owners Go Private To Jet Their 'Fur Babies' Out Of This City
China remains one of the few places left in the world pursuing a strict "zero-Covid" policy, transforming Hong Kong, a one-time aviation hub, into a city where thwarted travel plans and cancelled flights are the norm.
-
No Landing Charges, Parking Deposits: Centre's New Helicopter Policy
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today announced a new helicopter policy under which dedicated hubs and corridors will be established and landing charges and parking deposits will be abolished to boost commercial operations.
-
Jyotiraditya Scindia Unveils 100-Day Development Plan For Civil Aviation Sector
Unveiling the 100-day design plan of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the ministry will focus on three main areas which are infrastructure, policy targets and reforms initiative.
-
Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces New Aviation Policy To Draw Investments
To attract more investments, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday announced a new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services that includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the AAI.
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Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
-
"Task No 1 As Aviation Minister Is...": Court To Jyotiraditya Scindia
While hearing a PIL, the Bombay High Court asked the newly-sworn-in Union Civil Aviation Minister to consider it has his first task to formulate a nationwide policy or naming and renaming airports.
-
Dassault Yet To Transfer Tech To India As Part Of Rafale Deal: Auditor
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has sharply criticised the Defence Ministry's policy for offsets, which also governs the deal with France for 36 Rafale jets made by Dassault Aviation. The French firm has so far not made good on its offset obligation to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the national auditor said in a re...
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IndiGo Worst Performing Airline, Discourteous, Says Parliamentary Panel
Private airline IndiGo is the "worst performing" carrier for consumers, while national carrier Air India has the best luggage policy, said parliamentary panel on civil aviation chairman Derek O' Brien.
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Facing Flyers' Fury, IndiGo Says Web Seat Booking To Cost, Not Check-In
The government is reviewing a move by private airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet to charge for seats booked in advance through the web check-in feature, which has provoked anger among air-travelers.
