Refund passengers who cancelled flights in last year's lockdown, Govt tells airlines
MoCA Secretary on Wednesday chaired a meeting with representatives of airlines in connection with refund of credit shells of passengers. A credit shell is a credit note created against a cancelled PNR and can be used by the passenger for a future booking.
Apr 08, 2021, 18:03 PM IST
India in talks with US, Canada, European and Gulf countries on establishing air travel bubbles
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) had on June 23 said India is considering establishing "individual bilateral bubbles" with the US, the UK, Germany, and France.
Jul 02, 2020, 22:58 PM IST
Mumbai airport to commence domestic ops from May 26 with 50 flights: Operator
The operator of the Mumbai international airport said on Sunday it will resume commercial passenger services on domestic routes from May 25 with 25 departures and arrivals each. Prior to the suspension of passenger flight services on March 25 in the wake of nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the AAI-GVK group-run airport had been operating over 1,000 daily flights (arrivals and departures), including on international routes.
May 25, 2020, 06:49 AM IST
Register drones by January 31 or face action under Indian Penal Code: Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday (January 13) issued a public notice providing a “one-time” opportunity to all drones and drone operators to voluntarily register their drones.
Jan 13, 2020, 20:13 PM IST
About 35 lakh passengers flown under RCS-Udan scheme: Government
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, approximately 34,74,000 passengers were flown under RCS-UDAN scheme till date. As per the statement issued by the ministry, Rs 304.49 crore has been spent for up-gradation of existing and new airports from April to November, 2019.
Dec 24, 2019, 07:00 AM IST
UDAN 4.0: Bids invited for 30 Airports/Airstrips, one Water Aerodrome in North-Eastern region
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will bear 90% of VGF (Viability Gap Funding) and the remaining 10% by North East state governments.
Dec 06, 2019, 23:07 PM IST
Aviation ministry to connect Bilaspur and Ambikapur airports through Udan 4.0
Minister of State(I/C) for Civil Aviation Hardeep S Puri, discussed this matter in a review meeting of Udan and informed that the ministry is committed to connecting these airports at the earliest which is the aim of Udan 4.0.
Nov 20, 2019, 22:13 PM IST
Centre issues alert for safety of airports ahead of Independence Day
The security advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation which calls for strict adherence to stringent security protocols to prevent any untoward incidents.
Aug 07, 2019, 21:26 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu directs aviation ministry to review Jet Airways' issues; protect passenger rights, safety
The Union Minister's direction comes a day after the cash-strapped Jet Airways suspended all its international flights till April 18.
Apr 16, 2019, 11:53 AM IST
Mumbai plane crash: Aircraft was on test flight, didn't have certificate of airworthiness
Five people were killed on Thursday when a chartered plane crashed in the Ghatkopar locality in Mumbai.
Jun 29, 2018, 08:51 AM IST
Air India sale a scam in the making, will file complaint if I find culpability: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy has threatened to file a complain if he finds anything wrong with the deal.
Mar 31, 2018, 21:45 PM IST
UPA made the Maharaja a beggar, we are restoring his glory: Minister on Air India sale
He said the airline would be kept independent after the stake sale.
Mar 29, 2018, 21:09 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu given additional charge of Ministry of Civil Aviation
Commerce and Industry minister Suresh Prabhu will now hold the additional charge of Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Mar 10, 2018, 14:04 PM IST
Parliamentary Committee slams Indigo for rude behaviour
Taking strong objection to a passenger on Indigo being manhandled, the Committee said that merely taking strictest action against the employees does not absolve the airline of its guilt of the incident.
Jan 05, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
Government to upgrade AirSewa web portal and app
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it recently held a meeting with all the stakeholders for designing AirSewa 2.0, the upgraded version of the web portal and mobile app.
Govt to issue rules on no-fly list for unruly passengers by June 20
The Centre is likely to release its rules on a no-fly list for unruly passengers by June 20.
Jun 07, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Will cooperate with CBI probe into controversial AI-IA merger, other UPA-era deals: Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said his ministry will fully cooperate with a CBI probe into alleged corruption and mismanagement that led to the financial crisis in the national carrier Air India.
May 30, 2017, 15:22 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad chooses railway over air travel for Parliament session in Delhi
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad has opted to travel via Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani rather than booking a flight, sources close to the MP told The Times of India.
Apr 10, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
Security beefed up at airports post Istanbul terror attack
Security at airports across the country has been beefed up in the wake of Istanbul terror attack, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
Don't get shocked if you find an aircraft hovering over you on national highway!
You may find it scary if you happen to see a low lying aircraft while passing by a under-construction national highway project!
Jan 10, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
