Non-veg meals ruled out in pvt business chartersThe big companies are increasingly offering these planes for hire to cut expenses or even make some money.
21 May, 2016, 10.30 AM IST
High taxes and poor infrastructure take toll on business jets in IndiaBusiness jets seem to be losing shine as corporate trophies, largely because they are costly headaches to maintain. India’s fleet of such a...
01 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Government bans use of non-scheduled operator’s licence by companies to import aircraft at low ratesIndia may bar import of aircraft at low rates by corporate groups for personal and official use in a move likely to generate opposition fro...
14 Apr, 2015, 05.14 AM IST
Red tapism at DGCA crippling business aviation market; regulator impervious to efforts of governmentDGCA’s indifference to the plight of operators has survived even political clout. Even the Badals of Punjab have faced delays.
12 Apr, 2015, 08.37 AM IST
Delhi High Court stays DGCA show cause notice to JSPLJain said the show cause notice was issued on Dec 16 in view of the Ministry's decision to withdraw the security clearance given to the com...
22 Dec, 2014, 09.41 PM IST
JSPL gets notice from DGCA on aircraft charter firm licenceThe DGCA action comes after the home ministry withdrew the mandatory security clearance to Jindal's aircraft charter firm, said sources.
19 Dec, 2014, 12.20 PM IST
- Air charter operators oppose DGCA proposal
Such a proposal would also force several non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) to shut shop and lead to major job losses, BAOA said.
29 Oct, 2014, 05.41 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
DGCA likely to make it easier for small operators to start flight operationsDGCA is preparing a new set of rules that would ease the process of getting an air operator’s permit or flying licence for so-called non-sc...
28 Jul, 2014, 11.14 AM IST
Directorate General of Civil Aviation mulling to introduce easier flying licence rules for small operatorsOther proposals being considered include allowing NSOPs to engage in scheduled commuter or shuttle services to encourage air connectivity.
28 Jul, 2014, 04.09 AM IST
- Global Vectra licence cancellation: Lookout for new operators
With the cancellation of flying licence to Global Vectra helicopters, hunt is on for new operators to fill in the gap for taking part in so...
08 May, 2012, 06.23 PM IST
Tatra truck deal: DGCA stops operations of Global Vectra HelicorpIndia's aviation regulator has grounded operations of helicopter firm Global Vectra Helicorp, whose London-based promoter Ravi Rishi is bei...
08 May, 2012, 07.09 AM IST
- Charter aircraft business soars in B-towns
Now suddenly, there are wings all over the country: in the last three years, the airfields of Imphal, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Chennai, Luckno...
12 Oct, 2010, 06.05 AM IST
- Some developments & trends in Indian Aviation sector
Airports Authority of India will establish Mobile Command Post (MCP), a hightech safety service at its 66 big airports to combat and co-ord...
30 Nov, 2007, 10.29 AM IST