Aviation News

» Private airlines like Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways owe Rs 14,573 crore to PSU banks

While country's second largest airline Jet Airways owes Rs 5,899 crore to public banks, the outstanding amount of struggling air carrier Kingfisher Airlines is Rs 5,748 crore ... Read more

» 40% air travellers build friendships on flights

However, the survey results show that the likelihood of friendship is far greater than that of romance with only six per cent admitting to a fling at 30,000 feet and only two per cent having a lasting relationship ... Read more

» GoAir planning late-night flights to attract budget flyers

The LCC is in talks with state governments to allow lower sales tax on the ATF; also has sought a waiver for 20 aircraft norm before an airline goes international from the government ... Read more

» APTDC in search of new aviator for Hyderabad Helicopter sightseeing

Deccan Aviation Pvt Ltd still unable to obtain an NOC from the DGCA event after 9 months of declaring the project ... Read more

» PATA Awards Malaysia Airports for ‘Exceptional Service’

Was the first in the world to be listed on the stock market; has increased its profits, yet its charges are the lowest in its competitive set ... Read more

» Rising cases of baggage theft at Ahmedabad Airport

The city police for the past few years are trying their hands at making Ahmedabad airport a theft-free zone, but in vain ... Read more

» Maiden flight to Mechuka grounded due to bad weather

Though northeastern air service provider NE Shuttle's 18-seater Dornier aircraft left Guwahati's Airport, had to return after hovering over the Mechuka airstrip for sometime ... Read more

» Summer tourists undeterred by high airfares

Though high airfares are making Indians cut their travels shorter in order to fit it into the overall budget, people are exploring more such destinations where a lakh or more is needed ... Read more

» Government permits Kingfisher Airlines, Spicejet, IndiGo to directly import fuel

The 3 carriers would together import almost 13 lakh kilo litres (kl) of the fuel at a cost of about Rs 5,780 crore ... Read more

» Air India to appoint GSAs in 56 countries

They would have an initial contract for five years, which would be subject to review every year ... Read more

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