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November 17th, 2022 12:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

Flight Advisory: The Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted

The Civil Aviation Ministry has lifted the requirement for mandatory face masks on flights. It also stated in its most recent order that airlines are no longer required to announce penalties or fines for passengers who do not wear masks. This is consistent with the government's graded action policy for containing Covid-19. However, the government added that passengers should still preferably use face masks for their protection even though Covid-19... 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

March 26th, 2022 7:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Airlines Are Set to Add Up to 120 Planes Every Year- Civil Aviation Minister

According to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, India, which has the world's fastest-growing civil aviation sector, plans to add 100-120 planes every year to fulfil demand. He told the Wings India 2022 conference in Hyderabad that India is planning massive development in the fields of airlines, airports, and every aspect of the civil aviation ecosystem. He also stated that fleet augmentation is critical for the industry. The country's fleet has... 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 23rd, 2022 7:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Covid-Related Restrictions Are Indeed Being Eased by the Civil Aviation Ministry

Following a recovery in the country's Covid-19 crisis, the civil aviation ministry has eased various pandemic-related restrictions. The concessions were made in order to promote the smooth functioning of aviation operations. Cabin crew members will no longer be obliged to wear PPE kits, according to an order issued by the civil aviation ministry on Monday. "Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser, and N-95 masks to handle... Read More

February 17th, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Removes the Restrictions on the Number of Flights Between India and Ukraine

According to a senior official, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has removed the restrictions on flights that can be operated between India and Ukraine under the bilateral air bubble agreement to make travel easier for Indians from the regions. India has recommended its people to temporarily leave Ukraine due to the current circumstances in the country as a result of rising tensions with Russia. Under the air bubble agreement, the... Read More

February 3rd, 2022 3:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

AAI Identifies Eight Airports to Promote Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has identified eight airports to promote Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities for aircraft and aviation equipment. The eight airports are Chandigarh, Delhi, Begumpet (Hyderabad), Juhu (Mumbai), Bhopal, Tirupati, Chennai and Kolkata. According to a report titled ‘Status of Aviation Connectivity in the Country’ tabled in Parliament by the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, AAI has developed a business-friendly proposal for MRO... Read More

February 3rd, 2022 3:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Should Make Cancellation Charges Uniform Across Airlines, Recommends a Panel

A Parliament panel raised a request in Rajya Sabha to implement uniform air ticket cancellation charges across all airlines. The suggestion is to prescribe an upper limit for the cancellation charges that can be collected from the passengers. It raised a concern that the cancellation charges are currently not regulated by the government, resulting in considerable differences in the charges levied by various carriers. “The committee feels that it defies... Read More

February 1st, 2022 6:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Union Budget 2022-23: Civil Aviation Ministry Gets Rs 10,667 Crore, E-Passport to Be Released This Year

The Union Budget 2022-23 has allocated Rs 10,667 crore for the civil aviation ministry, a considerable increase from last year. In 2021-22, the government allocated Rs 3,224 crore for the civil aviation ministry. But several factors contributed to higher expenses last year, resulting in a revised expenditure of Rs 72,652 crore for 2021-22. Air India divestment, especially the allocation for Air India loans, grants in aid to Air India for... Read More

November 22nd, 2021 3:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

MakeMyTrip Partnering With Civil Aviation Ministry

MakeMyTrip (MMT), one of the leading travel and accommodation booking online platforms has partnered with the Civil Aviation Ministry of India. The partnership will focus on boosting regional air connectivity under the UDAN scheme. According to a PTI report, MMT will now power UDAN flights on the AirSewa portal. MMT will be displaying the flights on the AirSewa portal on its platform to boost visibility and product/service discovery. UDAN is... Read More

November 16th, 2021 9:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Minister Assures Medical Facilities to Retired Air India Employees

The retired staff of Air India can now finally take a sigh of relief after the Civil Aviation Minister of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia assured to take care of the medical facilities provided to the retired employees. Earlier the acquisition of Air India by Tata Group created a situation of uncertainty among the retired staff in regards to the medical facilities that are availed to them under the current policies of... Read More

November 11th, 2021 10:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Transitions its Services into Electronic Mode, Reduces Approval Time

In the recent development of events, the Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed today that transitioning of services into online mode at Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will reduce the time taken to get approvals by 10% when the process gets completed. The DGCA is the regulatory authority that looks over the Indian aviation industry. Benefits of Going Online The Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in the statement... Read More

October 29th, 2021 7:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

ICPA Writes to Civil Aviation Ministry, Asks to Restore Air India Pilots’ Remuneration

In the most recent development of events, Air India pilot’s union has issued a written request to the Civil Aviation Ministry for the reversal of the pay-cuts that were imposed on AIR India pilots during the pandemic period. The issue has been a long-standing problem for the Air India pilots and this marks the first time they have filed a written request. Aviation Industry Returning to Normal As per the... Read More

May 8th, 2020 4:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Middle Seat Unoccupied Regime Will Push Airlines for Non-Operation: Aviation Minister

The entire Indian Aviation Industry is facing massive financial distress because of the deadly virus. Since the government has imposed lockdown until 17 May 2020, all commercial operations have been banned except cargo and rescue flights. Both Airlines and Airports are following the safety protocols directed by the government. Since the Airlines might have to leave the middle seat vacant to encourage social distancing, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri... Read More

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