India’s gig economy boom must start working for the women behind itFemale gig workers face challenges like limited mobility and financial access. Initiatives providing affordable asset finance and tailored ...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Punjab to be major hub of aviation industry in coming years: CM Bhagwant MannPunjab is developing a strong aviation sector. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced affordable pilot training and technical courses. An a...
20 Dec, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service in GurugramBlinkit launches a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram, operational with five fully equipped ambulances starting today. The service, ai...
02 Jan, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy to train fresh pilots as junior first officersIndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy for Cadet Pilot Program, offering a 21-month course including training at 43 Air School in Sou...
20 Jun, 2024, 10.20 PM IST
DGCA revamps seaplane regulations to boost sustainable operationsUnder the new regulations, pilots holding a Commercial Pilot License can now qualify as seaplane-rated pilots by completing training at any...
20 Jun, 2024, 06.20 PM IST
SME IPO: Drone Destination issue fully subscribed within hours on Day 1; check GMP and other detailsDrone Destination's IPO has been fully subscribed within hours of its opening and has already been subscribed by 3.89 times overall. The co...
07 Jul, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
India starts exporting fuel for small planes, enters $3bn global marketIndian Oil launched the indigenous production of aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL on September 26, 2022 at Air Force Station, Hindan and the same...
29 Jan, 2023, 10.19 AM IST
As skies get crowded, jostle for pilots beginsAs things now stand, the sector is staring at a huge shortage of trained, type-rated pilots and ramp engineers. Various estimates showed th...
15 Apr, 2022, 05.07 PM IST
Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies bags contract from Boeing-Saab Red Hawk programDynamatic's chief executive officer and managing director Udayant Malhoutra said the company has been a partner with Boeing on P-8 Poseidon...
24 Sep, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Air India pilots union sounds caution on Wuhan evacuation flightsIn a letter to Air India chief Ashwani Lohani, the Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) said the mission would be quite different from usual rescue a...
30 Jan, 2020, 10.18 AM IST
Riding Shatabdi on some sections may become cheaperRailways has identified 25 such Shatabdi trains in which this scheme could be implemented as it looks to ensure optimum utilisation of reso...
25 Mar, 2018, 07.53 PM IST
Jakkur Flying School faces infrastructure headwindsThe Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur has trained several pilots to fly commercial jets since it was established in 1950.
23 Mar, 2015, 11.36 AM IST
Bullet trains should be made affordable to all: Pawan Kumar BansalRailways have identified 7 routes for conducting pre-feasibility study for high speed corridors.
21 Feb, 2013, 10.18 AM IST
- Government spending over Rs 600-crore on IT project for North-East: Sachin Pilot
The government said it is spending over Rs 600 crore on an IT project, especially meant for upgrading e-governance and IT services, in N-E ...
18 Jun, 2012, 08.34 PM IST
- Air India Express pays salaries to its staff
The cash crunch in Air India is now creating unprecedented cases. Last Friday, AI Express paid salaries to the 975 staffers on its rolls.
25 Jul, 2011, 05.41 AM IST
- Pilot training and air safety
A few examples of flagrant violations are worth citing. A senior IA pilot disregarded a warning from Delhi airport about deteriorating weat...
08 May, 2011, 12.39 AM IST
- New catering policy soon, says Railway Minister
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said today that railways would announce a new catering policy in the next few days.
23 Apr, 2010, 01.16 PM IST