Air India

DGCA backtracks on proposal to punish sick pilots

Last week the pilots body slammed the aviation regulator's proposal of handing out harsh consequences to sick pilots.

Nov 28, 2016

Air India Chief slams DGCA's proposal of punishing sick pilots

The letter to the aviation regulator states that the proposal would have adverse consequences on flight safety operations.

Nov 25, 2016

Domestic air traffic: How IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, Go Air, AirAsia India, Vistara performed in October

IndiGo takes its market share higher; Jet Airways, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, Go Air and AirAsia India show divergent trends.

Nov 21, 2016

Jet Airways posts 23.4% rise in Q2 net profit as other income spurts 76%

Full service carrier Jet Airways reports 3 percent increase in revenues and 36 percent jump in employee costs during Q2.

Nov 12, 2016

Govt announces new levy; domestic airfares to rise

The levy has been imposed for funding the regional air connectivity scheme.

Nov 11, 2016

Govt looks beyond celeb faces, makes PM Modi new mascot of Indian tourism

The tourism ministry said PM Modi's extensive trip to about 40 countries will help bolster Incredible India campaign and hence tourism.

Nov 6, 2016

Air India's bank loans could be converted into equity: Report

Before the plan is executed, it will have to be approved by the board members of the banks and the cabinet.

Oct 28, 2016

Air India to launch new flights to Washington, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Africa

The airline is yet to give time schedule for when the flights will be launched.

Oct 25, 2016

Domestic Air Traffic: How IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, others performed in September

IndiGo continued to lead as the largest carrier with a market share of 40 percent in September.

Oct 19, 2016

Bhubaneswar Sum hospital fire kills 22; several injured

According to the police, some of the frightened patients tried to jump from the second floor.

Oct 18, 2016

Jet Airways to induct wide-body aircraft on congested routes

Introducing the A330 will double the Jet Airways' capacity on the fast growing Delhi-Kolkata-Delhi route.

Oct 17, 2016

Air India back in the black at operating level after 10 years

National carrier Air India also narrows net loss to Rs 3,837 crore in 2015-16 from Rs 5,859 crore in 2014-15.

Oct 15, 2016

Foreign registered aircraft may soon fly in India

Exemption from the current rule is expected to improve ease of doing business and cost reduction.

Oct 14, 2016

Airlines issue informal warning to pilots: 'Avoid landing in Pakistan'

Almost all flights from central and east India, which fly to Europe, Gulf region and America, fly over Pakistan.

Oct 7, 2016

Air India narrows June quarter loss to Rs 246 crore

National carrier Air India saw its average revenue per yield fall due to competition from rivals.

Sep 28, 2016

Deal to curb airline emission not equitable, says India

The proposed ICAO deal would require airlines to limit their emissions or offset them by buying carbon credits.

Sep 28, 2016

Airlines reject demand for additional benefits, perks to MPs

These perks included quota of seats on flights, air travel facilities and assistance to MPs to board/de-board a plane.

Sep 27, 2016

Domestic Air Traffic: How IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, other airlines performed in August

IndiGo continues to lead as the largest carrier with a market share of 39.9 percent in August.

Sep 20, 2016

Kolkata airport: Bomb threat on Guwahati-bound flight; search operation underway

Search operation for any detonatives on the plane is underway.

Sep 20, 2016

Air India's move to lure former pilots may not take off; here is why

Air India's move to re-hire former pilots is unlikely to succeed, suggests a former AI pilot.

Sep 19, 2016