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TopicAviation ministry

Topic: Aviation ministry

Air India crash: AAIB submits report after initial findings, probe on in line with ICAO norms

According to ICAO guidelines, a signatory country is required to file a preliminary report within 30 days of the crash. Report is based on initial findings in investigation.

Civil Aviation Ministry announces dual probe into Air India crash—one technical & another more ‘holistic’

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has said surveillance of India’s Boeing 787 fleet has begun & Air India has been directed to expedite disbursal of insurance.

Centre seeks detailed report from Vistara over cancellation, delays of more than 100 flights

Aviation ministry is flooded with complaints of Vistara flight cancellations and delays across country. The airline said that this happened due to various operational reasons.

16 airports built under regional connectivity scheme unused, says govt. Most in Gujarat & Punjab

Minister of state for civil aviation told Lok Sabha that airlines plan flights on routes based on market demand & commercial feasibility, over which aviation ministry has no jurisdiction.

Govt allows airlines to provide meals, magazines on all domestic flights

The carriers were not allowed to serve meals on flights with a duration of less than two hours since 15 April due to the Covid pandemic.

Aviation ministry eases drone operations rules, reduces operator fees and forms required

PM Narendra Modi said on Twitter that the new drone rules usher in a landmark moment for the sector in India and will tremendously help start-ups and youth working in this sector.

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

According to the new draft rules, drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries and a drone promotion council will be set up to facilitate a drone-friendly regulatory regime.

Budget cuts to civil aviation ministry ‘unreasonable’, House panel recommends adding funds

Standing Committee says reduced budgetary allocation a matter of grave concern, calls on govt to inject ministry with more funds to boost sector, revenue.

Aviation ministry proposes bidding for 392 air routes under UDAN scheme

Bids invited for priority routes and also includes those specially requested by the states and UTs and routes that were earlier cancelled or terminated.

Govt announces hike in fare of domestic flights by up to 30%, removes fixed cap

The upper price band on 180-210 minute flights will be increased by about 30% to Rs 24,200. Whereas, the shortest route for the minimum price band will be increased by Rs 200.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.