Tag: Civil Aviation
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India to become largest civil aviation market in next decade: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday that India will become the largest civil aviation market in the next decade.
March 28, 2023 -
Civil aviation: Cabinet nod to ratification of amendments in convention
The ratification would provide India with better chances and opportunities to become more instrumental in matters pertaining to international civil aviation.
February 22, 2023 -
Several steps taken for decongestion at IGI Airport: Minister
STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 19 DECEMBER Several steps have been taken for decongestion at the IGI Airport in New Delhi, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh informed the Rajya Sabha today in a written reply. He said that additional traffic marshals have been posted at the departure forecourt to avoid vehicular...
December 19, 2022 -
Entry at Delhi, Bengaluru, Varanasi airports now facial recognition-based
Flyers can now get paperless entry at the three airports to make air travel hassle-free through the Digi Yatra launched by the Centre.
December 1, 2022 -
Centre modifies ECLGS to give Civil Aviation sector necessary collateral-free liquidity
The Centre has modified the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to enhance the maximum loan amount eligibility for airlines under ECLGS 3.0 to 100 per cent of their fund based or non-fund based loan outstanding or Rs 1,500 crore, whichever is lower; and of the above, Rs 500 crore shall be considered, based on equity contribution by the owners.
October 5, 2022 -
ICAO calls on aviation regulators to productively engage with innovators
An exhibition included prototypes of cutting-edge aircraft types and other latest air transport technologies and solutions, the statement said.
September 28, 2022 -
Govt to start helicopter emergency services with AIIMS Rishikesh
Ministry of Civil Aviation has planned to use Helicopter for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with AIIMS Rishikesh.
August 29, 2022 -
Directorate General of Civil Aviation removes price cap on air fares
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday announced the removal of lower and upper limits on air fare in the country.
August 10, 2022 -
Drones for public services! Experience-studio launched at Niti Aayog by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
There will be a ‘Robotics Workshop and Competition’ for students of Atal Tinkering Labs to foster the spirit of innovation and problem-solving.
May 11, 2022 -
Civil aviation ops at Bagdogra airport starts
The Bagdogra airfield is not only important from a strategic point of view but is also a major international hub for promoting tourism
April 27, 2022 -
Indian Aviation sector ready to face challenges: Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia today said the Indian Aviation sector has passed through a lot of trials and tribulations during the pandemic period, but it is emerging stronger, fitter and ready to face challenges and tap the opportunities. Speaking at the inaugural session of Wings India 2022, Scindia said, “The sector has...
March 25, 2022 -
Facial recognition technology at 4 airports to be introduced by March next year: Centre
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on a project of FRT-based Biometric Boarding System as part of the first phase of Digi Yatra Implementation at four Airports (Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata, and Vijayawada).
December 2, 2021 -
Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flags off 6 routes expanding aerial connectivity in North East India
The routes commencing operations from today are Kolkata – Guwahati, Guwahati – Aizawl, Aizawl – Shillong, Shillong – Aizawl, Aizawl – Guwahati, and Guwahati – Kolkata.
October 18, 2021 -
States must reduce VAT on turbine fuel to boost air traffic: VK Singh
“The Centre has held talks with the State Governments and has requested them to reduce their rates which are sometimes as high as 30 per cent”
September 11, 2021 -
DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till December 31
The restrictions, however, will not apply on international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an official circular said.
November 26, 2020 -
Parliament passes Bill to give statutory status to aviation regulators
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said the government will not compromise on air safety and asserted that India’s air safety record had improved tremendously after the Modi government took over.
September 16, 2020 -
International flights to remain suspended till September 30: DGCA
The suspension of flights does not hamper the movement of the international all-cargo flights which are specially approved by the DGCA.
August 31, 2020