Regional Connectivity scheme will turn India into third largest aviation market: PM Modi
Accusing previous governments of having "no vision" for aviation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, said his government is working in a "mission mode" for expansion of the sector and has put in place the country's first integrated policy to tap the potential of small cities.
Oct 23, 2016, 11:18 AM IST
Highways Ministry proposes doubling up 22 pan India highway stretches as airstrips
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country.
Oct 16, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
A half-hour flight, fare as low as Rs 1,770 likely to become a reality from August
The Aviation Ministry's Regional Connectivity Scheme literally aims to make hop-on and hop-off the airlines a reality! The government has taken steps for providing flight connectivity between cities within a distance of 200 km to 800 km.
Jul 02, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
Draft aviation policy fails to address structural woes: Ind-Ra
The draft civil aviation policy seeks to provide significant impetus for regional connectivity but fails to address structural issues, including taxation of air turbine fuel, rating agency Ind-Ra said in a report today.
Nov 23, 2015, 21:07 PM IST
Capping regional fares will hurt airlines: Crisil
Regional connectivity scheme (RCS), as proposed in the draft aviation policy, is a big negative for the heavily indebted and loss-making airlines as it would cap fares on regional routes, says a report.
Nov 01, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
