The Indian aviation sector has been served with a disappointing order recently. The government has decided to reduce the number of flights the airlines can operate. In simple words, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to cap the percentage of flights any airline can operate to a lower number than the existing one. According to a report from the Times of India, the government has asked the airlines to... Read More
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has made amendments on the upper and lower limits of airline ticket pricing prescribed on domestic airfares. The lower fare limit applicable for economy seats of domestic flights will now apply to premium economy class seats, according to an order from the ministry dated October 5, 2020. On the other hand, the upper fare limits set for the economy class will not be applicable... Read More
Air India has been a blessing in disguise for the Indian government. The airline has been continuously working towards helping stranded passengers reach their destinations in difficult times. Not only this, but the airline is also transporting essential good such as PPE kits and medical supplies to help the medical sector save the lives of people. The recent Vande Bharat Mission is also being streamlined with the biggest contribution of... Read More
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will not tolerate anything that compromises on air safety and standards, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Minister was speaking at the 12th International Conference on Civil Aviation and Cargo, organised by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry) in New Delhi. “The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) knows its job. I do not know what the DGCA had been doing earlier,... Read More
It has been a tough time for airlines all over the world. The airline industry is a very sensitive one in terms of making profits. On top of that, many Indian airlines are in heavy debts. To manage all the expenses and debt repayment on time, these airlines need cash. Now, when the COVID19 pandemic hit the country, it became a nightmare for the aviation industry. The cashflow stopped when... Read More
It is going to be two months since the time domestic flights have been stopped. But come May 25, commercial flights can commence again. Hardeep Singh Puri took to Twitter and wrote — "Domestic Civil Aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from Monday 25th, May 2020. All airports & carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from 25th May. SOPs for passenger movement are also being... Read More
The total count of operational routes under the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) has become 186, with another 12 becoming functional. “12 routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN have recently become functional. This takes the total operational routes under UDAN to 186 (including eight Tourism RCS routes) of the total 706 sanctioned Routes,” a statement from Civil Aviation Ministry... Read More
In another hard-hitting move to the flyers, the Central Government has increased the Aviation Security Fee (ASF) for the passengers. For domestic travellers, the ASF fee will be INR 150, and for international travellers, it will be $4.85. The revised pay will come into effect from 1 July 2019. “The above rates of the ASF will be applicable with effect from 00.01 hours of 01.07.2019 and will replace the PSF... Read More
The Digi Yatra facility is set to be launched at six additional airports across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports, during the month of August 2023. The rollout of the Digi Yatra infrastructure will occur in a phased manner at these airports, aiming to streamline and enhance passenger experiences, according to Ministry of Civil Aviation. Also Read: DigiYatra App Goes Beta; Successfully Launched at Bengaluru Airport Digi... Read More
The Bhogapuram International Greenfield Airport in Andhra Pradesh will be developed in three phases with a total capacity of 18 million passengers per annum (MPPA). The first phase will serve 6 MPPA, while the second phase will increase the capacity up to 12 MPPA. The third and final phase will conclude the development with a total capacity of 18 MPPA. Also Read: 73 Airports Have Become Operational Under UDAN Till... Read More
Digi Yatra is a digital initiative launched by the Government of India's Ministry of Civil Aviation in order to enhance the air travel experience for passengers. Digi Yatra employs Facial Recognition Technology for biometric boarding, offering passengers a smooth and effortless experience at airports. In addition, the system streamlines the process by eliminating the need for multiple ticket and ID verifications and optimizes existing infrastructure with its Digital Framework for... Read More
Digi Yatra is an initiative by the Indian government to make air travel more efficient, hassle-free, and seamless for passengers through the use of digital technology. The Digi Yatra program aims to create a paperless and seamless travel experience for passengers from the time of booking to boarding the aircraft. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, General (Dr) V. K. Singh (Retd), gave the below information... Read More
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and "Regional Connectivity Scheme" (RCS) launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, on October 21, 2016. The scheme aims to make air travel more affordable and accessible to people in small towns and cities of India by developing regional airports and connecting them to major cities through affordable flights. Airports and Air Connectivity Enhanced Due to... Read More
Pawan Hans, India's largest Helicopter operator, commenced services on six routes in the state of Assam on February 08, 2023, under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN. The new Helicopter services will provide connectivity on the Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-Jorhat-Dibrugarh Network. Pawan Hans Helicopter Service Schedule The routes will be operated under the following schedule: Sl. No Sector Frequency Departure Arrival 1 Dibrugarh Jorhat MON, WED, FRI 0850 Hrs 0935 Hrs 2 Jorhat... Read More
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