Aviation Ministry

Naidu's assertion comes against the backdrop of concerns expressed in certain quarters about the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe into the fatal crash.

Airlines instructed to reduce passenger inconvenience during fog-related disruptions

Airlines have been asked to inform about fog-related delays and cancellations, and ensure travellers do not stay held up inside delayed aircraft for longer than 90 minutes. Delhi's three runways have CAT III system activated, said the Ministry.

Government bullish on India's aviation growth amidst MRO infra expansion, regulatory reforms

The Indian government is confident in continued airport development, focusing on improving MRO infrastructure and developing airstrips. The aviation industry faces a pilot shortage and significant expansion in the coming years.

Time stricter laws were enacted to check unruly behaviour on flights

Instances of unruly behaviour are rising at an alarming pace, affecting the image of the country and its airlines. Existing laws governing such behaviour have proved to be woefully inadequate as a deterrent. It is clear that tougher rules are needed to control the menace.

Go First Crisis: Justice Parthiba Singh recuses from hearing pleas by Go First aircraft lessors against DGCA

So far this month, several lessors have approached aviation regulator DGCA for deregistration and repossession of Go First's 45 planes.

Policy for regional airlines, helicopter operators on anvil to boost last mile connectivity: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The minister said the emphasis has to be on smaller town airports as well as regional connectivity in India.

Why it is important to extend GST to aviation fuel 

It is the state governments, who levy VAT on aviation fuel, who are opposing the move in the GST council 

Government’s music advisory to airlines, airports strikes a jarring note

The ministry of civil aviation’s recently advised airlines and airports to play Indian music

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Airlines receives NoC from Aviation Ministry

Vinay Dube will be the CEO of Akasa Air and the airline is looking to start its operation in India by the summer of 2022.

Govt increases domestic flight capacity to 85% of pre-COVID levels with immediate effect

The aviation ministry has also revised the timeline for fare bands on airline ticket prices, with the bands to now be rolled over in 15 days instead of 30 days at present.

Aviation ministry signs MoU with Adani group for providing services at three airports

Adani Group and Ministry of Civil Aviation signed MoU for providing services, including customs, immigration and security, at the Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports, an official statement said.

Aviation ministry issues draft rules to ensure ease of using drones in India

The number of forms to be filled to operate drones in the country have been reduced to six in draft ‘Drone Rules, 2021’ in comparison to 25 forms mentioned in the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2021, it said.

IndiGo, SpiceJet & GoAir had on-time performance of 93.7%, 76.9% and 72.8% in January: Hardeep Singh Puri

IndiGo’s OTP was highest among the three airlines in November and December last year too, stated data presented by Hardeep Singh Puri in his written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.

COVID-19 lockdown: 180 flights carried 258.24-tonne cargo until April 9, says aviation ministry

The 'Lifeline Udan' scheme has been started by the ministry for transport of essential goods through aerial routes at a time when the country is under a lockdown till April 14 to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Security concerns to vital installations prompted govt to order drone census: Officials

The Civil Aviation ministry on January 13 announced that all drone operators in the country will have to mandatorily register their UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) by January 31, with officials saying a large number of drones are operating without complying with prescribed guidelines.

Register drones by January 31 or face action: Aviation Ministry

The number of illegal drones in India is likely to be between 50,000 and 60,000, co-chair of a FICCI committee on drones, Ankit Mehta, had said on October 22 last year.

This may be the government’s last chance in selling Air India, else it needs to be shut down

The country cannot afford to feed this white elephant any longer

DPIIT, aviation ministry exploring options to ease FDI norms to attract bidders for Air India

The government for long has been trying to sell debt-ridden Air India but could not attract bidders. It has now again decided to call bids for sale next month.

Aviation ministry advises airlines to keep fares from Sringar in check

"The Ministry of Civil Aviation has advised the airlines to rein in the surging ticket prices - on flights coming out of Srinagar - for yatris returning from the Amarnath dham," a source told PTI here.

8 routes under UDAN scheme have become functional since Friday: Aviation Ministry

The ministry had launched the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme on October 21, 2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the masses.

Taking lead from Crown Prince's visit, India to hike Saudi Arabia's flying rights by 40%: Report

India's decision to increase Saudi Arabia's flying rights quota may be driven by the incentives provided by the Gulf country.

Govt owes cash-strapped Air India Rs 1,000 crore: Aviation Ministry

In a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said there is an outstanding amount of Rs 1,000.62 crore receivable by Air India Limited for Special Extra Section Flight (SESF) flights from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Passenger traffic grew by 20% in 2017-2018 as compared to previous year: Aviation ministry

Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha provided data in which he pointed out that from January to October last year, the passenger traffic stood at 95.1 million, while this year in the same period the number of passengers grew to 114.4 million.

Rival airlines say IndiGo using heft to squeeze them out: Report

The airlines claim that IndiGo has been launching flights at time slots similar to that of other airlines, lowering their yields and forcing them to discontinue or reduce flights on those routes

Aviation Ministry asks FinMin to decide on Air India funding soon: Report

The airline’s operations have hit a snag due to financial problems and rising dues