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Topic: Airlines

Boeing says it needs more time to complete 737 Max software fix

The delay in Boeing's fix for the grounded 737 fleet bodes poorly for investors banking on the airline to quickly getting its single-aisle workhorse back in the air.

After Air India, GoAir also junks boarding passes with Modi photo, says used old stock

GoAir and Air India found themselves in a controversy this week as passengers pointed out that their boarding passes featured photos of PM Modi.

Modi government to tap other airlines to help Jet Airways by taking over some of the planes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to avoid the collapse of an airline that employs about 23,000 people, weeks before elections.

Civil aviation body to discuss rising fares with airlines as Jet Airways cancels flights

Air fares have been rising after cash-strapped Jet Airways cancelled a number of flights over the last few weeks due to non-payment of lease rentals.

Is DGCA callous about Indian fliers’ safety and soft on Boeing 737 MAX & Airbus A320 Neo?

The DGCA issued safety regulations regarding the operation of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a day after an Ethiopian Airlines’ plane crash.

Virgin Atlantic junks make-up for crew: Key step or should looks not be on job checklist?

Virgin Atlantic recently made applying make-up optional for their cabin crew.

Pilot shortage is said to cripple Indigo, Asia’s biggest budget airline

Indigo scrapped as many as 49 flights on Wednesday

Railways will soon show status of reserved & vacant seats just like airlines

Railway minister Piyush Goyal has instructed officials to make the reservation charts public with the help of the Centre for Railway Information Systems.

Boeing steps up response to criticism after fatal Lion Air crash

Boeing has been accused of not sharing information about a new system that may have caused the Indonesia crash.

Jet Airways India’s troubles deepen after third straight loss

The net loss in the three months through September was 13 billion rupees, compared with a profit of 496.3 million rupees a year ago

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.