Aviation News

» Airlines pile pressure on EU to scrap carbon tax

From January 1 next year, airlines landing or taking off within Europe will have to buy permits for carbon emissions over and above a pre-set cap ... Read more

» DGCA asks airlines to strictly meet the air safety norms

All the laid down procedures and requirements have to be met and their compliance is being checked on a regular basis ... Read more

» Air India may hire new COO by January

Looking for professionals from the Indian aviation industry this time ... Read more

» Nepal tourist plane crash kills 19 including 10 Indians

The Beech aircraft owned by Buddha Air, a private airline, was flying to Kathmandu from a mountain flight to Everest ... Read more

» Frequent flyers want more from airline loyalty programs

The three main add-ons offered by frequent flyer programmes are ticket upgrades, lounge access and free tickets ... Read more

» Air India extends Silver and Platinum Pass promotional scheme

The Silver and Platinum Pass being offered in two variants for unlimited travel in economy and executive class on the domestic sectors of the national carrier will now be valid for fifteen days ... Read more

» DIPP favours FDI by foreign airlines in domestic market

Major domestic airlines feel that a foreign carrier, with deep pockets, could play havoc with the domestic market ... Read more

» IATA urges Governments not to burden aviation sector with additional taxes

Asks governments to develop policies that support aviation's growth with efficient infrastructure ... Read more

» Jet retains market share in August 2011

Plans to fly to smaller cities and towns ... Read more

» IATA upgrades 2011 airline industry profit forecast but warns of weaker 2012

The $6.9 billion estimate for this year is up from IATA's June forecast of $4 billion reflecting higher passenger numbers, estimates industry's earnings will likely fall to $4.9 billion in 2012 ... Read more

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