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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline's Hiring Practices, Other Lapses
A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline's hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses.
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Faiz Ahmed Kidwai Appointed As Aviation Body Chief In Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.
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Indian-Origin Doctor, 26, Among 2 Killed In UAE Plane Crash: Report
An Indian-origin doctor was among two killed in a light aircraft crash off the coast of UAE's Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday. The crash claimed the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.
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Is Digi Yatra Data Being Used To Identify Tax Evaders? Centre Clarifies
The Centre today refuted a report that said passengers' data from the Digi Yatra application was being used to crack down on tax evaders.
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Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new regulations limiting passengers to one cabin bag or handbag weighing up to 7 kg, effective next month. The rule aims to reduce airport congestion and improve security checks.
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Tea For Rs 10, Samosa For Rs 20 As Kolkata Airport's Pilot Project Begins
Air travellers at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport can now enjoy a cup of tea for just Rs 10, thanks to the newly launched UDAN Yatri Cafe.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Crosses 5.05 Lakh Mark On November 17
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the number shows that air travel is now more accessible to the people and that the achievement was made possible due to schemes like UDAN
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
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"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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601 Routes, 71 Airports Operationalised Under UDAN Scheme: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago.
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"Indian Skies Absolutely Safe": Aviation Security Chief Amid Hoax Bomb Calls
The hoax bomb threats will be curbed down at the earliest, assured the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Zulfiquar Hasan, as he emphasised that Indian skies are absolutely safe and urged the passengers to fly without fear.
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After 70 Bomb Threats In 6 Days, Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs
With flights operated by Indian airlines receiving an unprecedented 70 bomb threats in six days, aviation safety body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the airlines in New Delhi today.
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"Bomb Hoax Calls To Flights Made By Minors, Pranksters": Aviation Minister
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said initial investigations do not point to a conspiracy and that most of the bomb threats to flights had been "made by minors and pranksters".
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Closely Monitoring Situation Of Bomb Threats To Airlines, Says Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the situation due to bomb threats to flights and asserted that all necessary measures are taken against such activities.
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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline's Hiring Practices, Other Lapses
A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline's hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses.
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Faiz Ahmed Kidwai Appointed As Aviation Body Chief In Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.
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Indian-Origin Doctor, 26, Among 2 Killed In UAE Plane Crash: Report
An Indian-origin doctor was among two killed in a light aircraft crash off the coast of UAE's Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday. The crash claimed the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.
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Is Digi Yatra Data Being Used To Identify Tax Evaders? Centre Clarifies
The Centre today refuted a report that said passengers' data from the Digi Yatra application was being used to crack down on tax evaders.
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Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new regulations limiting passengers to one cabin bag or handbag weighing up to 7 kg, effective next month. The rule aims to reduce airport congestion and improve security checks.
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Tea For Rs 10, Samosa For Rs 20 As Kolkata Airport's Pilot Project Begins
Air travellers at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport can now enjoy a cup of tea for just Rs 10, thanks to the newly launched UDAN Yatri Cafe.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Crosses 5.05 Lakh Mark On November 17
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the number shows that air travel is now more accessible to the people and that the achievement was made possible due to schemes like UDAN
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
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"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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601 Routes, 71 Airports Operationalised Under UDAN Scheme: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago.
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"Indian Skies Absolutely Safe": Aviation Security Chief Amid Hoax Bomb Calls
The hoax bomb threats will be curbed down at the earliest, assured the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Zulfiquar Hasan, as he emphasised that Indian skies are absolutely safe and urged the passengers to fly without fear.
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After 70 Bomb Threats In 6 Days, Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs
With flights operated by Indian airlines receiving an unprecedented 70 bomb threats in six days, aviation safety body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the airlines in New Delhi today.
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"Bomb Hoax Calls To Flights Made By Minors, Pranksters": Aviation Minister
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said initial investigations do not point to a conspiracy and that most of the bomb threats to flights had been "made by minors and pranksters".
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Closely Monitoring Situation Of Bomb Threats To Airlines, Says Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the situation due to bomb threats to flights and asserted that all necessary measures are taken against such activities.
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