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India Coronavirus Dispatch: Airlines to play key role in reaching vaccines
Students stressed out over uncertain future, the road to mass vaccination, and 1 in 5 families may attend weddings despite Covid-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Airlines to play key role in reaching vaccines")
Boeing 737 Max set to fly: All you need to know about the grounded aircraft
In total, 346 people lost their lives. After the second crash, US regulator the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided to ground all 737 Max planes
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A 'mission of the century' as airlines prep for gargantuan vaccine supply
Laid low by a Covid-19 outbreak that's decimated passenger demand, airlines will be the workhorses of the attempt to eradicate it, hauling billions of vials to every corner of the globe
 "A 'mission of the century' as airlines prep for gargantuan vaccine supply")
Tata Sons may raise stake to over 76% in AirAsia India by 2020-21 end
If the Tatas successfully acquire Air India, the conglomerate is likely to integrate AirAsia with Air India's low-cost subsidiary, Air India Express
 "Tata Sons may raise stake to over 76% in AirAsia India by 2020-21 end")
AirAsia India tells agents it is well funded, committed to expansion
Communication comes in the backdrop of its Malaysian promoter's move to review India investment, which sparked concerns about airline's exit from India
 "AirAsia India tells agents it is well funded, committed to expansion")
Higher costs and Covid curbs to weigh on airline profitability, revenues
Comfort of cheaper turbine fuel evaporates as crude prices hit highest level since March
 "Higher costs and Covid curbs to weigh on airline profitability, revenues")
Maharashtra govt's mandatory RT-PCR test norm may affect airline demand
In the pre-Covid time, there were around 120 flights each day between two cities
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Airlines on course to lose $157 billion amid worsening slump: IATA
The bleak outlook underscores challenges still facing the sector despite upbeat news on development of COVID-19 vaccines, whose global deployment will continue throughout next year.
 "Airlines on course to lose $157 billion amid worsening slump: IATA")
US regulator rescinds ban, clears runway for Boeing Max 737's return
DGCA says will examine Federal Aviation Administration's order and then take a call
 "US regulator rescinds ban, clears runway for Boeing Max 737's return")
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific axes flights to New York, London, Washington
Cathay Pacific has axed seven loss-making international routes, including New York, Washington, Brussels and London, as they were all losing money in the wake of flight suspensions due to the Covid-19
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Covid-19 impact: Emirates posts $3.4 bn half-year loss in more than 30 yrs
Emirates had reported a 862 million dirham profit for the first half of the previous year
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Pak airlines may be banned from flying to 188 countries over pilots issue
The ICAO issued a serious warning to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) over the safety concerns
 "Pak airlines may be banned from flying to 188 countries over pilots issue")
Vistara operates first flight on Delhi-Dhaka route under 'transport bubble'
The inaugural flight on left from Delhi at 6.30 am and landed at Dhaka at 9.20 am (local time)
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Aviation recovery to be delayed as govt extends 60% cap on flight capacity
Move runs contra to aviation minister's earlier statement on likelihood of raising ceiling to 75% of pre-Covid scheduled domestic flights
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Pilots are anxious, apprehensive and in some cases angry amid Covid-19
In Air India, pilots and first officers have faced salary cuts anywhere between 60 and 75 per cent
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Fare limits to remain in place for another three months: Hardeep Singh Puri
The upper and lower limits on domestic airfares will remain in place for another three months post November 24, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday
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Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots
Alliance Air, which is the largest regional airline, is currently operating 77 daily flights compared to 126 last year
 "Alliance Air to focus on cost control, phasing out of expat pilots")
AirAsia resumes in-flight dining experience options to pre-booked orders
On August 27, the Aviation Ministry had permitted the airlines to serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights and hot meals on international flights
Japan's ANA to cut 3,500 jobs in 3 years over Covid-19 woes: Report
The job losses are part of ANA's broader business restructuring plan to be announced on Tuesday
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India-Germany flights resume under bilateral air bubble: Hardeep Puri
The German carrier had on September 29 announced suspension of all its 'planned flights' between India and Germany till October 20, citing 'unexpected rejection'
