Aviation News

» Panel recommends allowing upto 74 percent foreign investment in domestic airlines

Also recommended 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in existing airport projects without the need for any approval ... Read more

» Air India facilitates return of passengers stranded in Uttarakhand

At Safdarjung Airport booking office, timing has been extended beyond 1900 hrs till 2200 hrs to cater for any last minute rush ... Read more

» Delta Air Lines Acquires 49 Per Cent Stake in Virgin Atlantic

Marks the Date with New Codeshare and Frequent Flyer Partnership ... Read more

» Airlines may hire 5,000 staff this year

The improving passenger traffic trends and the proposed entry of AirAsia are the main triggers for the stepped-up hiring activities among private carriers ... Read more

» Tourists stranded in Himachal being airlifted

Around 200 tourists are still stranded in Sangla, Pooh, Kaza, Nako and Rekong Peo, the district headquarters, but members of the local hospitality industry are saying the figure could cross 500 ... Read more

» GMR launches Asia Pacific Flight Training (APFT) academy at Hyderabad

The school will offer Commercial Pilot License Programme and other major courses such as Private Pilot License, Flight Instructors, Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Rating ... Read more

» Air India to Operate Additional Flights from Dehradun to Bring Back Stranded Pilgrims

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has directed Air India and Pawan Hans Helicopters to render all assistance to the Uttarakhand government ... Read more

» Etihad Airways offers opportunity for travel agents to live free for a year

incentive program with the grand prize includes funds to cover a year of personal bills for rent/mortgage, utilities, transportation and groceries ... Read more

» Global airlines to increase IT spends to USD 10.8 Billion

Over next three years, about 97 per cent of the airlines also plan investments in mobile passenger services and personalisation ... Read more

» Singapore Airlines mulls increasing seat capacity between Kolkata and Singapore

Could add a further 375 seats by simply changing the aircraft that services the sector ... Read more

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