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TopicCivil Aviation Ministry

Topic: Civil Aviation Ministry

DGCA to seek concrete & credible revival plan from Jet Airways, says official

A senior official of the aviation regulatory body also said that DGCA will extend help within the regulatory framework to help restart Jet Airways.

Govt to chalk out contingency plan after ban on Boeing 737 fleet affects flight schedules

Many flights have been cancelled following the civil aviation ministry ordering Boeing 737 Max flights to be grounded or restricted from Indian airspace.

Air tickets to get more expensive as govt hikes fee to pay CISF dues

CISF handles security at most civilian airports, but has not been paid its dues in many years. Govt has hiked passenger security fee to clear these dues.

Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed civil aviation secretary

In a minor top-level bureaucratic reshuffle, Kharola is taking over from Rajiv Nayan Choubey, who is joining the Union Public Service Commission as a member.

Civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu orders safety audit of all scheduled airlines & airports

The development came after several passengers on a Jet Airways flight suffered nose and ear bleeding after the crew 'forgot' to turn on a switch that controls cabin air pressure.

Govt will not help Jet Airways beyond what policy permits: Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu

Jet Airways' shares fell by nearly 4 per cent after reports alleging diversion of funds emerged.

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