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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
TopicCivil Aviation

Topic: Civil Aviation

New terminal buildings, digital transformation — how to make India’s ‘loss-making’ airports profitable

Analysis of data shared by MoS Civil Aviation V.K. Singh shows that of 139 airports run by Airports Authority of India & in public-private partnership, only 21 generated profits in FY23.

Sudan extends lock on airspace until 15 August in wake of ongoing conflict

Sudanese airspace was closed to regular traffic after a military conflict erupted between the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in mid-April.

Ensure passengers wear face masks properly, DGCA tells airlines amid rise in Covid cases

The aviation regulator Wednesday had again asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce Covid protocol and take strict action against fliers who refuse to comply.

Our take on Bihar govt change, airfare caps and India’s CWG medal tally—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Sri Lanka urges airlines to carry enough jet fuel to last return trips or fill up elsewhere

The Sri Lankan govt has taken measures for minimum interruption to flight schedules. The steps include fuel tankering & refueling aircraft through technical stops at foreign airports.

Bad terrain, lack of sophisticated radar tech — why small planes have poor safety record in Nepal

An aircraft carrying 22 people including 4 Indians has gone missing in Nepal’s Mustang district. The Himalayan country has seen 27 fatal plane crashes in three decades.

More safety measures, fewer approvals — what govt’s new draft policy for drones offers

‘Drone Rules 2021’ seek to replace the UAS Rules that came into force in March this year. The new rules are open for public suggestions until 5 August.

Modi govt plans over 100 routes for seaplane services: A look at its history & market in India

Civil aviation and waterways ministries have signed MoU to develop seaplane services. At least 28 routes awarded so far under UDAN scheme & bids are under evaluation for 78 more.

Lack of infra, low demand, pandemic — why UDAN has only 41% flight routes after 4 years

Govt is now planning a special round of UDAN 4.1, which will cover cancelled and terminated routes. Under this, 392 routes have been proposed.

Penalty for airline violations hiked to Rs 1 cr from Rs 10 lakh as Parliament clears amendments

The violations include carrying arms, explosives, or other dangerous goods aboard aircraft and contravening any rules notified under the Act, among others.

On Camera

Mamata Shankar stuck in Dark Ages. Gen Z showing India there’s no one way to wear a saree

In an interview with Anandabazar Patrika Shankar waxed eloquent about her many objections to the pallu not covering the bosom area of Gen Z women. She called them ‘women of the street’.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.