Airlines to share international passengers’ info with Indian government prior to departure
NEW DELHI: The government of India has asked airlines to share all international passengers' details, including contact and payment information, with customs authorities 24 hours...
Jet Airways appoints Sanjiv Kapoor as CEO
NEW DELHI: Grounded carrier Jet Airways on Friday announced the appointment of Sanjiv Kapoor as the chief executive officer. His appointment to the post comes...
Ministry of Civil Aviation releases draft ‘National Air Sports Policy’ for public feedback
NEW DELHI: Ministry of Civil Aviation has released draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback. The draft policy is available on the website...
DRDO conducts successful flight test of SFDR technology
BALASORE: The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday successfully conducted a flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology in Odisha, official sources...
Thales Alenia Space will advise Sateliot and ensure viability of entire technical phase
NEW DELHI: The satellite telecommunications operator Sateliot will rely on the experience and know-how of The Space Alliance between Thales Alenia Space (Thales 67%, Leonardo...
India targets 1,000 routes under UDAN scheme
NEW DELHI: India's Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said his ministry has set a target of operationalising 100 unserved and underserved airports...
Direct air service begins between Shillong-Delhi
NEW DELHI: Fulfilling a long pending demand, Meghalaya capital Shillong on Monday was connected with the national capital by direct flight services, coinciding with reopening...
Exclusive: Germany in talks to inject billions into Lufthansa
FRANKFURT: Germany is in talks to provide Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) with billions of euros in state aid and could take a stake in the airline, which...
Airbus C295 successfully performs wet contacts as a tanker
NEW DELHI: The Airbus C295 tactical airlifter has successfully achieved its first wet contacts during an air-to-air (AAR) tanker flight test campaign. First dry contacts...
Maverick Helicopters announces CRFS retrofit for its entire EC130B4 fleet
NEW DELHI: Maverick Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters have announced they will partner to retrofit the tourism operator’s entire fleet of 34 EC130 B4 helicopters with...