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Won’t shift from T1, SpiceJet tells DIAL

SpiceJet has told the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the GMR-led consortium that operates the Indira Gandhi International airport, that it won’t move out of the airport’s domestic terminal, also known as Terminal 1D.

SpiceJet has told the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the GMR-led consortium that operates the Indira Gandhi International airport, that it won’t move out of the airport’s domestic terminal, also known as Terminal 1D.(AFP)
Published on Dec 13, 2016 01:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Worrying when market leader is in loss: SpiceJet CMD

SpiceJet’s record average passenger load factor of 92% for 19 months in a row is not a consequence of low fares, said Ajay Singh, CMD SpiceJet

SpiceJet’s record average passenger load factor of 92% for 19 months in a row is not a consequence of low fares, said Ajay Singh, CMD SpiceJet(Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 12, 2016 10:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Demonetisation: 25 private planes made sorties around Delhi

The government has asked aviation authorities to ascertain the final destinations of around 25 private jets and helicopters that took off from “uncontrolled airfields” around Delhi in the days that followed the November 8 demonetisation announcement.

The government has asked aviation authorities to ascertain the final destinations of around 25 private jets and helicopters that took off from “uncontrolled airfields” around Delhi in the days that followed the November 8 demonetisation announcement.(Image courtesy: JetSteals)
Updated on Dec 01, 2016 11:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Air India chief comes out in support of pilots

Pilots protesting against a recent draft proposal by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that threatens cancellation of license of those feigning illness have found an unlikely supporter in Air India chief, Ashwani Lohani.

Pilots protesting against a recent draft proposal by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that threatens cancellation of license of those feigning illness have found an unlikely supporter in Air India chief, Ashwani Lohani.(HT Archive)
Published on Nov 30, 2016 12:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

European countries make a beeline for India’s open skies

Requests have started pouring in from various European countries for having an open skies agreement with India after the government announced a change of rules in the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP).

Aeroplanes lined up for take off at a domestic airport.(HT Archive)
Updated on Nov 29, 2016 01:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

IndiGo’s focus is on profitability not passenger occupancy: Aditya Ghosh

IndiGo’s focus is to build a “large air transportation network” and to “grow profitably”, the budget airline’s chief Aditya Ghosh has said.

A file photo of IndiGo Airlines A320 aircraft parked on the tarmac at Bengaluru International Airport.(Reuters)
Updated on Nov 28, 2016 08:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Demonetisation hits airline bookings, but portals eye surge

Domestic air ticket sales have seen a ten per cent drop since the government announced the demonetization move, airline and travel companies told HT. Ticket sales, officials said, had dropped by as much as 15% in the days following the demonetization announcement and the impact was felt more by offline agents in smaller cities.

Domestic air ticket sales have dropped b y 10-15% since demonetisation.(HT Archive)
Updated on Nov 28, 2016 10:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Aviation ministry directs Air India to apply stricter norms after Mumbai mishap

The aviation ministry has ordered Air India (AI) to strictly implement the recommendations made by the committee that probed the Mumbai airport accident where a technician died after being sucked inside an aircraft last December.

An Air India Airbus at the Mumbai international airport. The aviation ministry has directed the airline to implement stricter norms to ensure mishaps do not occur.(PTI)
Published on Nov 03, 2016 12:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Investigation underway in AirAsia ‘fraud’, govt says waiting for inputs

An audit investigation into the alleged “fraudulent transactions of Rs 22 crore” in Tata Group’s aviation joint venture with AirAsia as mentioned by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry is already underway, senior company officials told HT.

Air-Asia-Japan-President-Kazuyuki-Iwakata-front-C-and-his-company-s-cabin-attendants-wave-during-a-photo-session-with-newly-designed-Airbus-A320-at-the-Narita-International-airport-AFP-photo-Toshifumi-Kitamura
Updated on Oct 28, 2016 11:47 AM IST
By, New Delhi

More sky marshals on commercial flights after Uri terror attack

India has increased the number of sky marshals deployed on commercial flights after the terrorist attack in Uri and in view of intelligence reports indicating an imminent hijack threat.

India has increased the number of sky marshals deployed on commercial flights after the terrorist attack in Uri.(HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 26, 2016 07:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

HT exclusive | When Jet Airways flight with 150 people made a ‘blind’ landing

Pilots of Jet Airways flight 9W-555 with 150 passengers and crew on board did a “blind” landing in Thiruvananthapuram on August 17 last year, clueless where the runway was, a civil aviation investigation has found.

A Jet Airways flight takes off at Kolkata airport.(Representative photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2016 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Air India wants retirement age to be increased to 60

While AI has been hiring pilots since last year on contractual basis, it has not recruited people for functions such as maintenance and support.

Bengaluru : Air India employees with a passenger takes a selfie during the inauguration of the new Air India City Booking office at Unity Building in Bengaluru on Monday. PTI Photo / Free (PTI10_3_2016_000216B)(PTI)
Updated on Oct 18, 2016 01:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Exclusive terminal: New Delhi’s T1D may go all IndiGo

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, budget carrier IndiGo, India’s biggest airline by market share, may get Delhi airport’s domestic terminal, better known as Terminal 1D, for its exclusive use.

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, budget carrier IndiGo, India’s biggest airline by market share, may get Delhi airport’s domestic terminal, better known as Terminal 1D, for its exclusive use.(Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 13, 2016 10:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Pak’s India flight likely to run into the ‘relationship’ hurdle

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the lone carrier maintaining direct air connectivity between India and Pakistan, may face the heat as a fall out of the strained relations between the two countries.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the lone carrier maintaining direct air connectivity between India and Pakistan, may face the heat as a fall out of the strained relations between the two countries.(HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 12, 2016 11:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

DGCA goes after tipsy engineers taxiing planes

AME’s, who are responsible for keeping an aircraft in proper working condition through regular maintenance, inspections and repair, were allowed to shift planes from one hangar to another at night

AME’s are responsible for keeping an aircraft, worth millions of dollars, in proper working condition through regular maintenance, inspections and repair(Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 11, 2016 03:29 PM IST
By, New Delhi

At last, Indian civilian aircraft set to drop British-era marking

India will make a renewed attempt to change the registration codes of civilian aircraft that begin with the initials VT (for Viceroy Territory), seen as a legacy of the country’s colonial past.

A Prototype Atalanta, built in 1931, served as the VT-AEF with the Indian Transcontinental Airways, which ceased operations in 1948.(Getty Images)
Updated on Oct 10, 2016 12:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

New levy on domestic flights. How does this impact your air fare?

The regional connectivity fund (RCF) that will be set up to subsidise regional flights would be raised by imposing a levy on domestic flights and not a cess on air tickets.

The regional connectivity fund would provide viability gap funding to airlines to promote regional connectivity.(Ajay Aggarwal)
Published on Oct 06, 2016 08:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Jet Airways plane flies too low after take-off from Heathrow, pilots suspended

Passengers on board a London-Mumbai Jet Airways flight had a narrow escape after the aircraft flew just metres above the Heathrow airport

A view of London’s Heathrow Airport during the Olympic Game.
Updated on Oct 07, 2016 11:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Ad war in the sky: Air India and IndiGo finally call a truce

Air India and IndiGo have finally called a truce after taking potshots at each other over the past two weeks in an ad war at the Mumbai airport which had threatened to spill over and had the aviation ministry worried.

Air India, not known for aggressive customer acquisition, showed a different side when it indulged in an ad war with IndiGo.(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 05, 2016 11:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Aviation regulator lifts ban on Galaxy Note 7 sold post September 15: Samsung

Samsung’s India arm on Friday said that the aviation regulator has issued an advisory to travellers and airline companies lifting the restrictions on in-flight use of the new Samsung Galaxy Note7, purchased after 15th September, 2016.

Samsung’s India arm on Friday said that the aviation regulator has issued an advisory to travellers and airline companies lifting the restrictions on in-flight use of the new Samsung Galaxy Note7, purchased after 15th September, 2016.
Updated on Sep 30, 2016 03:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAnirban Ghoshal and Tushar Srivastava, New Delhi

India mulls denying Pakistan airspace, flyers may feel pinch

HT Image
Published on Sep 29, 2016 09:35 AM IST
BySoubhik Mitra and Tushar Srivastava

After Saarc meet snub, govt likely to review air services agreement with Pak

If New Delhi decides to ban air links and overflight facilities with Pakistan — as it had done after the Parliament attack in December 2001 — it might have implications for flyers from both countries who would have to pay more and spend longer flying hours.

If New Delhi decides to ban air links and overflight facilities with Pakistan, it might have implications for flyers from both countries who would have to pay more and spend longer flying hours.(File Photo)
Updated on Sep 29, 2016 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySoubhik Mitra/Tushar Srivastava, Mumbai/new Delhi

CEO reveals Vistara’s secret for retaining employees

At a time when most Indian carriers are finding it hard to retain their cockpit crew in the face of increased poaching by domestic and foreign rivals, the Tata Group-Singapore Airlines-promoted Vistara has said less than five pilots have left the airline in the last 20 months.

Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara says that it is the work culture in his company that ensures a low rate of attrition.(HT Archive)
Updated on Sep 28, 2016 01:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

IndiGo, AI bring sky-war to ad world

The recent ad war between IndiGo and state-owned Air India (AI) has seen the national carrier taking on the country’s biggest airline by marketshare, quite aggressively.

Air India aircraft parked near hangar at Mumbai airport .(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 28, 2016 02:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
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