Scindia discusses airfares, ways to improve airlines' on-time performanceCivil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the self-monitoring mechanism for airfares by individual airlines and emphasized keep...
12 Dec, 2023, 10.26 PM IST
On the eve of World Cup final, tussle over charging model for charter aircraft at Ahmedabad airportThough a notice issued on November 7 by Airport Economic Regulatory Authority warned airports against charging business jet operators for o...
18 Nov, 2023, 10.34 PM IST
IGI airport takes online route for allocation of slot for non-schedule operationsThe Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) said the move will enhance transparency and increase efficiency in operation.
30 Jul, 2018, 08.53 PM IST
Congestion may force private jets to look for alternative airportsWhile alternative airports in Mumbai and Delhi may not be immediately available, in Hyderabad and Bengaluru older airports can be used for ...
26 Jun, 2018, 07.52 AM IST
Centre eases norms for charter planesB S Bhullar-headed DGCA is all set to remove the pre-condition of taking clearance from the regulatory agency by the month-end.
08 Sep, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
Padma Awards this time only on merit, no lobbying: Modi government"Successive governments have been widely criticised for alleged favouritism, lobbying and at time rigging the system. We have followed prin...
25 Jan, 2017, 06.21 PM IST
To boost regional connectivity, government may allow regional airlines to fly with one aircraftAnalysts believe that the government needs to also work on ensuring lower lease rentals for scheduled commuter airlines.
20 Sep, 2016, 08.16 AM IST
For business in aviation sector, biggest obstacle is regulatorThe office of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the body that regulates aviation in India, is housed in a bunch of stark ol...
05 Nov, 2015, 03.41 AM IST
Dubai-based Martin Consultingto conduct aviation studyThe study would map the real dynamics of the segment, identify challenges that are affecting its growth while bringing out a list of immedi...
22 Jun, 2015, 09.52 PM IST
DGCA amends proposal on flying by business jet operators'Such a step would have severely affected the industry, making operations unviable for more than two-third of the existing operators'
18 Nov, 2014, 07.02 PM IST
3 aircraft fleet to be mandatory for commercial air charter operatorsAir charter firms, NSOPs and others concerned have been asked to submit their comments on the proposed changes in the rules by November 12.
14 Oct, 2014, 06.31 PM IST
Airlines oppose governement policy on connectivity to remote areasTo discuss the policy and other issues like high taxation on jet fuel with top airline officials, Civil Aviation Minister has convened a me...
21 Sep, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
Blizzard of rules by the aviation regulator DGCA threaten to 'kill’ air charter companiesAt the heart of the problem with DGCA’s new rules is a confusion over setting standards. The FAA wants India to adhere to the standards est...
10 Aug, 2014, 01.50 PM IST
Government to review rules governing air charters, non-scheduled operationsThe decision was taken at a recent meeting which Civil Aviation Secretary Ashok Lavasa and other top officials had with business aviation o...
09 Jul, 2014, 04.09 PM IST
FAA downgrade to hit domestic aircraft chartering business: BAOABAOA secretary R K Bali said as India does not have adequate number of personnel to carry out regular inspections, aviation companies may t...
12 Mar, 2014, 01.15 PM IST