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22,500 Indians returned from Ukraine between Feb 1 and Mar 11: Govt

A total of 90 evacuation flights were operated under Operation Ganga, including 14 Indian Air Force flights, said V K Singh, Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Working with authorities to get air operator certificate re-validated: Jet

According to a company statement, the restart activities are 'progressing well'

Only 87 foreign pilots working in India right now: MoS Civil Aviation

A total of 404 foreign pilots were working in India as on June 10, 2019, according to government data

Over 7,400 Indians expected to be brought back from Ukraine: Govt

Civil Aviation Ministry stated that 3,500 people are expected to be brought back to India on Friday and over 3,900 on Saturday

Jet Airways to get Rs 50 cr as inter-corporate deposit for certain expenses

As efforts are on to restart services of Jet Airways, Orion IT Parks Pvt Ltd -- whose shareholders are Murari Jalan and Ankit Jalan -- will extend an Inter-Corporate Deposit (ICD) of Rs 50 crore

Union minister calls for turning Odisha's WW2 airstrip to modern airport

Bishweswar Tudu said he is hopeful that the Centre will give its nod for turning the now-defunct Armada Road Airstrip in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district into a modern airport

Govt releases draft National Air Sports Policy for public feedback

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback.The draft policy is available on the website of the Ministry and the suggestions for the same can be sent by 5 pm on January 31, 2022.As per an official release issued by the ministry on Sunday, the policy seeks to leverage India's potential for air sports and places a strong focus on ensuring international best practices in safety. The vision of the policy is to make India one of the top air sports nations by 2030."India has the potential to be among the leading nations in the world of air sports. It has a large geographical expanse, diverse topography and fair weather conditions. It has a large population, especially the youth. It has a growing culture for adventure sports and aviation. Other than the direct revenue from air sports activities, the multiplier benefits in terms of growth of travel, tourism, infrastructure and local employment, especially in hilly areas of the ...

Govt plans tax incentives to make India 'safe, affordable' air sports hub

Policy paper proposes production linked incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of air sports equipment.

Govt advises airlines to play Indian music on flights, at airports

ICCR called Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to its program and submitted a memorandum to him and said that if this happens in Indian Airlines, Indian music will get a lot of strength

Air India transaction presents a 'win-win' situation, says Scindia

The disinvestment will provide an opportunity for the airline to rise as a phoenix again, the minister said

Jewar airport will create jobs for over 100,000 people, says Scindia

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said that the Noida International Airport will create employment opportunities for more than 1 lakh people

India can soar to No.1 slot in air travel by next decade: Scindia

India has the potential to attain the top position in air travel in about a decade, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday

Scindia flies on SpiceJet's Delhi-Gwalior spl flight using 737 Max plane

Civil Aviation Minister Scindia flew on SpiceJet's special flight between Delhi and Gwalior using Boeing's 737 Max plane that has been allowed to return to service after two and half years

Jyotiraditya Scindia urges states, UTs to cut tax on jet fuel

Scindia has been urging states and UTs to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)

Aviation Ministry allows airlines to serve meals on all domestic flights

The carriers had not been allowed to serve meals in flights, which have duration of less than two hours, since April 15 due to the Covid pandemic

DGCA to hold 'on demand' licence exams for pilots and engineers

Currently, the civil aviation regulator conducts examinations four times a year and issues licences to successful candidates

MoCA's committee to review building heights within radius of airports

The Committee has met with all developer associations - CREDAI, NAREDCO, and PEATA in which height-related issues were taken in depth

Congress is adept at not keeping promises, says Union minister Scindia

Jyotiraditya M Scindia also said that BJP's commitment is to work for development and promote innovation

FM asks civil aviation ministry, DoT to expedite capital expenditure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reviewed the progress of capital expenditure by the civil aviation ministry and the telecom department and asked them to expedite projects

Air India's disinvestment likely to complete within the next 10 weeks: Govt

Bansal, who also holds the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, in an order said airline's disinvestment process is in its final stages and letter to intent has been already issued