India aviation sector

India's air passenger traffic to double in next 20 years: IATA

IATA said that India is even looking at trebling the passenger numbers by 2037 when some 500 million people are expected to fly.

Mar 07, 2019, 06:34 AM IST

Surging passenger numbers, policy promises dot turbulent skies in 2018

In the new year, the government would focus on making flying "as good as possible", according to Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Dec 31, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

Share Bazaar : IndiGo, SpiceJet questions govt move of 100% FDI in aviation, aviation shares fall

IndiGo, SpiceJet questions govt move of 100% FDI in aviation.

Jan 05, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms in aviation

IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised "security" concerns over the government's decision to allow 100 percent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers.

Jan 04, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Fliers body seeks more reforms in aviation sector

The fliers body Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) has called for more radical reforms in the aviation sector, while welcoming the recent passenger-centric initiatives like issuance of e-boarding passes at Hyderabad.

Dec 11, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

Govt likely to unveil new civil aviation policy next month

With long-drawn consultations now in final stages, the Civil Aviation Ministry expects to come out with the new civil aviation policy next month.

Apr 22, 2016, 20:51 PM IST