Amidst diplomatic row, China displaces India as largest tourism market for MaldivesChina has overtaken Indian tourists visiting the Maldives, according to official figures from the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism. As of Febr...
05 Feb, 2024, 09.30 PM IST
SpiceJet eyes seaplane route to UttarakhandSpiceJet, which currently operates India’s only seaplane route between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati riverfront and Statue of Unity in Kevadia, say...
27 Feb, 2021, 10.28 AM IST
After navigating pandemic shocks, MoPSW sets sail for Ramayana cruise, increased ship recycling worksFrom the shipping ministry being rechristened as Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to initiatives for boosting inland water...
30 Dec, 2020, 04.20 PM IST
Seaplane operations to resume between Statue of Unity and Sabarmati riverfront from December 27: SpiceJetSpiceShuttle, the fully-owned subsidiary of SpiceJet, will resume its seaplane operations between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront and Keva...
18 Dec, 2020, 03.27 PM IST
Govt notifies changes in FDI norms allowing NRIs to acquire up to 100% in Air IndiaAs per the notification, foreign investments in Air India, including that of foreign airlines shall not exceed 49% either directly or indir...
28 Jul, 2020, 01.00 PM IST
16 seaplane routes identified for regional connectivity under UDAN schemeShipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the seaplane projects in the 'Chai pe Charcha' meeting, a unique and innovative meeting platfo...
23 Jun, 2020, 06.45 PM IST
Expansion plans underway, focus on growth and profitability: SpiceJet chief Ajay SinghSingh said SpiceJet made profits for 14-15 quarters in a row and it was only the last 2-3 quarters that were difficult, largely because of ...
27 Jan, 2019, 12.30 PM IST
Navigating a future for seaplanes will be toughThese planes might serve coastal areas in India and have a niche elsewhere, but a return to heydays of 1930s will be difficult.
06 Jan, 2018, 09.10 AM IST
An aviation revolution is in the air, says SpiceJet Chairman Ajay SinghWhile infrastructure creation takes time, the government has done very well with the UDAN scheme, which has helped open a lot of airports i...
01 Jan, 2018, 08.34 AM IST
'Fly boats' to connect Delhi and Agra, rewrite maritime historySpeaking about the project that will "rewrite the country's maritime history", Gadkari said, "The 'fly boat' project will start in the next...
10 Jun, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
Pawan Hans declares dividend, is on track for IPO, plans to venture into MRO spaceState-run helicopter operator Pawan Hans Thursday said it has declared a dividend of Rs 7.76 crore for the financial year 2014-15.
22 Jan, 2016, 02.48 AM IST
Cheaper air fares, FDI push: 15 key takeaways from draft aviation policyThe Narendra Modi government has announced an ambitious plan to fulfill dreams of 300 million middle-class fly by limiting airfares.
30 Oct, 2015, 07.45 PM IST
Inland waterways: How Nitin Gadkari is steering some of modern India's biggest infrastructure projectsThe Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Minister may not be the man about town, but he has envisioned some of India’s biggest infra project...
08 Feb, 2015, 06.32 AM IST
- Full text: Review of policy on foreign direct investment in civil aviation sector
In a major move for the aviation sector, the government on Friday decided to allow foreign airlines to buy up to 49 per cent stake in local...
14 Sep, 2012, 10.29 PM IST
- Air India likely to get Rs 2,000-cr booster
Debt-ridden Air India is likely to get a fresh lease of life as the Civil aviation ministry has recommended an infusion of Rs 2,000 crore i...
28 Dec, 2010, 02.48 AM IST
- Tough norms for aviation FDI?
Global biggies willing to take the 100% automatic foreign direct investment (FDI) route in strategic aviation areas like airports, helicopt...
17 Mar, 2010, 07.09 AM IST
- Bar on foreign airline investment likely to stay
The civil aviation ministry and the DIPP have firmly shut the door on airline FDI in this high-profile segment. Fancy a flight? Way to take...
12 Nov, 2007, 08.26 AM IST