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July 25th, 2020 7:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Extends Restriction on Domestic Flights Until November 24

Indian aviation has been taken a drastic hit due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The Civil Aviation ministry has extended the restrictions on domestic flights till November 24, 2020, to contain the spread of the deadly virus and ensure a risk-free journey to passengers. Apart from this, the cap on airfares will remain in effect until the same period. Domestic flights operating in India will have both upper and lower... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Seeks Additional Fund for UDAN Scheme: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may increase the budget of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik), the regional connectivity scheme in his second term, according to The Economic Times. The Civil Aviation Ministry has already contacted the Government with a proposal for additional funds, the report said. The additional fund will clear the deficits existing in executing the scheme. As per UDAN scheme, 688 routes are awarded so far. An Airports... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Allows SpiceJet to Handle Own Cargo Operations, Ticks Off Private Airport Operators

The Civil Aviation ministry has passed a new order which is not being well received by the private airport operating companies. As per this new order, private airline SpiceJet is being allowed to handle its cargo on its own from “off-airport facilities”. As per the ET report on the matter, this order has been issued in accordance with the regulations that control handling of cargo on an airport, named Ground... Read More

January 26th, 2019 10:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Charts Out 235 Routes for Airlines Including 18 Seaplane Routes

On Friday, in line with Government’s ambitious regional connectivity scheme, UDAN, the centre awarded 235 routes over which seaplanes will fly on 18 air routes, reported ET. The connectivity scheme will connect 16 unserved airports and six water aerodromes. The scheme which is popularly known as UDAN aims at regionally connecting cities via air. In its third round, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu announced that as many as 69.30 lakh... Read More

May 24th, 2023 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Upgraded Civil Enclave at Kanpur Airport Inaugurated, Enhancing Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh

Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, together with Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Gen. V K Singh (Rtd.), MoS Ministry of Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated a new Civil Enclave at Kanpur Airport today. The upgraded facility boasts enhanced passenger capacity, marking a significant step towards improved connectivity and infrastructure. Also Read: Kanpur Airport To Be Ready With World-Class... Read More

November 18th, 2022 2:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Plans to Mandate Blending of Jet Fuel With Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In the future, Indian airlines may be required to blend traditional jet fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). To reduce the carbon footprint of India's aviation sector, the aviation and petroleum ministries are working together to investigate technologies and adequate sourcing of SAF to make it more affordable for airlines. SAF Roadmap According to India's Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal, the government may consider mandating the blending of traditional and... Read More

November 4th, 2022 9:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

In the Next 7–10 Years, India’s Civil Aviation Sector Is Projected to Carry 400 Million Passengers

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Wednesday that India's civil aviation sector is anticipated to carry up to 400 million passengers over the next seven to ten years, highlighting the nation's post-pandemic economic rebound. On Wednesday in Goa, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference was officially inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation General VK Singh.... Read More

October 6th, 2022 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Finance Ministry Modifies ECLGS; Airlines Can Now Take Up to Rs 1,500 Crore Loan

The Ministry of Finance has given a much-needed boost to the Aviation Sector. Recognising that an efficient and strong civil aviation sector is important for the economic development of the country, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) modified Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) on Tuesday. Under ECLGS 3.0, airlines can now avail of up to Rs 1,500 crore loan, a move that will help airlines to tide over their... Read More

July 9th, 2022 11:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Ministry Proposes Police Action Against Flashing Laser Light on Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Ministry has suggested that police take legal action against anyone who shines a laser light from outside any Indian airport onto an aircraft. In a statement dated July 6, the ministry requested changes to the 1937 Aircraft Rules, asking that if the user of the laser light is found, he or she be given a notice by a Central government representative first. The Civil Aviation Ministry has... Read More

July 9th, 2022 11:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telangana Government Plans to Set Up Aviation University – KT Rama Rao

According to state industries and information technology minister KT Rama Rao, the Telangana government intends to establish an aviation university in the state in partnership with private businesses. After officially opening the Safran Aircraft Engines and Safran Electrical and Power facilities at the GMR Industrial Park in Shamshabad, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, he was giving a speech to a crowd. A prominent player in French aviation, defence, and space,... Read More

June 20th, 2022 11:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Ministry Set to Celebrate International Yoga Day 2022 at Gwalior Fort

On June 21, 2022, the Ministry of Civil Aviation will commemorate International Day of Yoga by hosting a huge yoga demonstration in Gwalior Fort, which will gather over 2,000 people. Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, will inaugurate and lead the event. The United Nations General Assembly declared the 21st of June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri... Read More

April 12th, 2022 12:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Security Module to Be Ready by June – Union Minister

Union minister of civil aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that the single-window facility for approvals of security programs linked to aviation safety is expected to be ready by June this year. Scindia said the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) establishes, develops, executes, manages, and reviews the National Aviation Security (AvSec) programme before a parliamentary consultative committee linked to the civil aviation ministry on Monday. “The e-Security programme is... Read More

March 24th, 2022 6:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Government Has Set a Goal of Building 220 New Airports by 2025- Civil Aviation Minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia, India's civil aviation minister, emphasised the significance of the aviation industry to the Indian economy on Wednesday, saying the government has set a goal of building 220 new airports by 2025. Scindia made the remark while replying to requests for funding from the civil aviation ministry for the fiscal year 2022-23 in the Lok Sabha. During the Covid-19 epidemic, India made progress in both local and international travel,... Read More

March 9th, 2022 6:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russian-Linked Private Jet Grounded as UK Tightens Aviation Sanctions

Britain said on Wednesday that it has confiscated a jet linked to a Russian billionaire as part of new aviation restrictions that allow authorities to hold any Russian aircraft and prohibit the shipment of aviation and space-related items to Russia. It is now a criminal crime for anybody to fly or land in the United Kingdom as a result of the steps to tighten action against Russian aircraft. The prohibition... Read More

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