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Vistara takes delivery of its first Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

The new aircraft is the first of the six that Vistara has purchased from Boeing

To improve flight safety, DGCA to screen pilots for consumption of drugs

A medical review officer will be appointed to review the results before taking action on the person involved

CCI sees no evidence of collusion by IndiGo, others in price fixing: Report

CCI in 2015 ordered a probe into allegations of anti-competitive practices after similar fares were being offered on certain routes by IndiGo, SpiceJet , GoAir, state-run Air India and Jet

SpiceJet to launch 20 new flights for daily services on domestic routes

The new flights, starting from March 29, include services to Patna from Amritsar, Varanasi and Guwaha

Engine of GoAir flight catches fire during takeoff; all passengers safe

The number of persons on board, however, could not be immediately known

GMR airports achieves 'concession commencement date' to build in Greece

The Concession Period for the project is 35 years including Phase 1 Construction of five years

Bidar airport to be operationlised under UDAN scheme in Karnataka

The concession agreement was signed under the Government of India's regional connectivity-UDAN scheme

Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo

The government on Monday issued a Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale in Air India

Regulator gives airports 3 months to meet safety norms on ground handling

The regulator is also holding regular meetings with airlines, ground handlers, and other service providers like oil-marketing companies and catering companies

Air India operations will continue uninterrupted, says aviation ministry

Air India has been facing a cash shortfall of over Rs 200 crore each month despite an increase in revenue

Air India hopes to secure additional slots at London Heathrow airport

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes

Relief to airlines: Govt scraps fuel throughput charge at all airports

Fuel throughput charge scrapped; carriers to save Rs 500 crore a year

Airport security: Only half the X-ray screeners pass 'explosive' test

Results have major ramifications for smaller airports where airline staff are directly responsible for screening checked-in baggage

DGCA reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace, MEA issues travel advisory

The decision comes after Iran fired missiles at two US air bases in Iraq, leading to heightened tensions in the region

Agriculture to shipping, some ministries likely to see spending squeeze

The official data shows that, for example, the agriculture ministry has spent 49 per cent of its budgeted expenditure till November-end, compared to 70 per cent for the same period last year

Some airlines may have to shut due to predatory pricing: Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri says tariff wars only work in the short run, hurt entire industry long term; rules out regulatory intervention

Without buyer, Air India might be forced to shut down by Jun 2020: official

Amid continuing uncertainty over the fate of the national carrier, the official said there is also need for funds to restart operations of 12 grounded narrow-body planes

Post Centre's guarantee, Air India pays November allowances to 1600 pilots

Air India has around 1,600 pilots and all of them have received the payment, he said

India-Swiss air service pact to be amended, Cabinet nod to signing protocol

The release added that under the amendments, multiple airlines would be allowed to conduct operations between the two countries. Till date, only two airlines were permitted

Over Rs 300 cr invested in airport infra in FY20, surge in domestic fleet

In an official statement, the aviation ministry also said while as many as 10 airports commenced operations in 2019, 335 routes have been awarded, covering 33 aerodromes during the year