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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicAviation ministry

Topic: Aviation ministry

Aviation Ministry revises figures, says 438 domestic flights operated on Monday

Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had earlier stated that 832 flights were operated on Monday, which is the sum of flight departures and arrivals.

Ban on flight services to be lifted when Covid-19 no longer a threat: Hardeep Singh Puri

Airlines had been selling tickets in advance even though the government said there had been no decision on allowing them to operate.

DGCA directs airlines to refrain from taking bookings

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had advised airlines Saturday to open bookings only after the govt takes a decision on resumption of passenger flights.

By flying drones ‘illegally’, UP, Delhi & Punjab police are breaking the law to enforce law

Only some agencies such as NTRO, Aviation Research Centre and central intelligence agencies are not required to take permission to fly drones.

Register all drones and operators by January 31 or face action, announces aviation ministry

The notification comes days after top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US drone attack.

Air India halves luggage allowance on Mumbai-NY route as Pakistan airspace closure continues

Economy passengers flying from Mumbai to New York, or vice versa, aboard Air India will now only be able to carry one piece of luggage weighing 23 kg.

Journalists lack perspective, brief them before press conference: Minister Suresh Prabhu

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu says move needed because journalists ‘lack perspective’ on issues, but there are fears it is an attempt to peddle govt line.  

Centre has a revival plan for Air India, says Union aviation minister Jayant Sinha

Leveraging sale of non-core assets and rental income as well implementing robust organisational reforms are part of the government's strategy to revive Air India's funds.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

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.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

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.