Page 9 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
Modi will never take any steps to hurt Punjab farmers: Hardeep Puri
Accusing opposition parties of spreading lies and illusions over the new farm laws, the Union civil aviation minister asserted that there was nothing in the new legislations that will affect farmers
 "Modi will never take any steps to hurt Punjab farmers: Hardeep Puri")
Airlines may soon be allowed to run 75% of pre-Covid domestic flights: Puri
Airlines may be permitted to operate maximum 75% of their pre-Covid scheduled domestic flights if the passenger numbers continue to remain healthy during the next 7-10 days, Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "Airlines may soon be allowed to run 75% of pre-Covid domestic flights: Puri")
Foreign airline flights will not be allowed at expense of Indian ones: Puri
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said the time has come to send a loud and clear message that foreign airlines' flights will not be allowed at the expense of Indian airlines
India has new air bubble pacts with Kenya and Bhutan: Hardeep Singh Puri
India has established separate bilateral air bubble arrangements with Kenya and Bhutan for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, Puri said.
Patna airport's new terminal will be able to handle 8 mn flyers/year: Puri
"LNJP Airport in Patna, which currently handles 4.53 million passengers per annum, is all set for further upgradation & expansion," Puri said on Twitter
Estimated 9,488 pilots required in next five years: Hardeep Singh Puri
The total number of pilots employed in the country with scheduled airlines at present is 9,073
 "Estimated 9,488 pilots required in next five years: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Domestic air travel figures returning to pre-pandemic levels: Puri
Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said domestic civil aviation operations are continuing smoothly and the number of domestic travellers is moving towards pre-Covid figures
Air India's Q1FY21 net loss stands at around Rs 2,570 crore: Puri
Air India has incurred a net loss of about Rs 2,570 crore in the first quarter of 2020-21 as compared to a net loss of Rs 785 crore sustained in the year ago period, Civil Aviation Minister said
 "Air India's Q1FY21 net loss stands at around Rs 2,570 crore: Puri")
Air India earned Rs 2550 crore from Vande Bharat flights till Aug 31: Puri
Air India earned a revenue of Rs 2556.60 crore from flights that have been operated under the Vande Bharat mission till August 31, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
5 people injured in Kozhikode air crash still receiving medical care: Puri
Five people who were injured in the Kozhikode air crash last month are still receiving medical attention at hospitals, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "5 people injured in Kozhikode air crash still receiving medical care: Puri")
Top headlines: Dr Reddy's to get Russia vaccine, airlines' Q1 revenue dips
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 "Top headlines: Dr Reddy's to get Russia vaccine, airlines' Q1 revenue dips")
Revenues of Indian airlines fell 85.7% in April-June due to Covid-19: Puri
The revenue of Indian airlines fell by 85.7% to Rs 3,651 crore during the first quarter of 2020-21 in comparison to the corresponding period a year ago due to Covid-19, said Hardeep Singh Puri
India has one of the better air safety indicators in the world, says Puri
Aircraft accidents in India in 2019 were just 0.82 per million flights as compared to the global average of 3.02, he noted.
 "India has one of the better air safety indicators in the world, says Puri")
Rajya Sabha passes Aircraft Amendment Bill 2020, to become Act soon
The Upper House of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020, which was tabled by Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, after an hour-long discussion
A new high in the sky, domestic travellers touch 143,811: Hardeep Puri
The total number of domestic travellers on Sunday in the country touched 143,811, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Civil Aviation Minister said today
UP CM meets Puri on facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Sonbhadra airports
UP CM Yogi Adityanath met Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in connection with development works and infrastructure facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot and Sonbhadra (Myorpur) airports
 "UP CM meets Puri on facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Sonbhadra airports")
32% intl flyers had Covid-negative reports for quarantine exemption: Puri
Around 32% of international flyers who arrived in India between Aug 8 and Sept 5 were able to get exemption from 7-day institutional quarantine as each of them had a valid Covid-negative test report
 "32% intl flyers had Covid-negative reports for quarantine exemption: Puri")
Over 1.5 mn people returned under Vande Bharat mission: Hardeep Singh Puri
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, more than 1.5 million people have returned through various modes including more than 450,000 on flights, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Govt should not be running airports and airlines, says Hardeep Singh Puri
"If the government runs an airport or an airline, then they have to follow the government rules like L1 and L2, and that is not how commercial entities can run," Puri said
 "Govt should not be running airports and airlines, says Hardeep Singh Puri")
Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across country on August 27: MoCA
According to the ministry, over 870 flight arrivals took place across the country on August 27
 "Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across country on August 27: MoCA")
