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SpiceJet has launched a direct flight service from Delhi from the Shillong

Spicejet Starts Delhi-Shillong Flight Service

SpiceJet had entered into an MoU with the Meghalaya government in January to connect the Meghalaya capital with the national capital

25 February 2023

Air Passenger Traffic To Further Rise In 2023: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Domestic passengers in India have more than doubled from 60 million in 2014 to 143 million in 2020 prior to Covid-19. There has also been a significant increase in international air passengers from 23 million to 35 million

14 February 2023

'Great Potential' In India's Civil Aviation Sector; Air Travel Has Rebounded: Economic Survey

An amount of Rs 104.19 core has already been reimbursed to the Airport Authority of India in the form of viability gap funding (VGF) during FY21 and FY22 towards the UDAN. While mentioning bank credit, the survey said there...

31 January 2023

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

More Than 1.6 Lakh Have Used Digiyatra Process: Civil Aviation Ministry

DigiYatra is a biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology to provide a seamless and hassle-free experience for passengers at airports

24 February 2023

Representational Picture. According to the creator, the aircraft is regarded as the ‘future of transport’

A Luxurious Flying Hotel To Remain In The Air Forever

A futuristic giant nuclear-powered flying hotel, Sky Cruise, showcases basic amenities like a gym and swimming pool with the ability to carry around 5,000 passengers

13 February 2023

Air India flight

From Urinating Men To Shirtless Brawls: How In-flight Chaos Are Making Headlines Of Late

The unfortunate and shocking mid-flight instances have raised a demand to check unruly behavior on flight. Many internet users have also questioned the wisdom behind serving alcohol on international flights.

11 January 2023

India and Guyana are signatories to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)

Cabinet Approves Signing Of India-Guyana Air Services Agreement

As per the 2012 census, Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about 40 per cent of the population

22 February 2023

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Air Travellers May Soon Not Be Required To Take Out Electronic Devices From Hand Baggage At Airports For Scanning

Air Travellers May Soon Not Be Required To Take Out Electronic Devices From Hand Baggage At Airports For Scanning

Currently, the scanners used at airports provide a two-dimensional view of the objects inside a hand baggage

21 December 2022

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20 December 2022
Parliamentary Panel Pitches For Seaplane Policy To Boost Last Mile Air Connectivity

Parliamentary Panel Pitches For Seaplane Policy To Boost Last Mile Air Connectivity

The recommendations are part of the report tabled by the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture


22 November 2022
Govt Scraps Requirement To Fill Out Air Suvidha Form For International Arrivals

Govt Scraps Requirement To Fill Out Air Suvidha Form For International Arrivals

Earlier, the guidelines had required that passengers arriving in India from overseas should fill up the Air Suvidha form.


16 November 2022
No Mandatory Covid-19 Masks For Air Travel Now: Govt

No Mandatory Covid-19 Masks For Air Travel Now: Govt

The government said the latest decision has been taken in line with the government's policy of a graded approach to Covid-19 management response.


26 August 2022
Government Working To Augment Manpower, Capabilities Of DGCA, BCAS: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Government Working To Augment Manpower, Capabilities Of DGCA, BCAS: Jyotiraditya Scindia

In the coming years, India is projected to have 400 million air travellers, including domestic and international flyers, and the number of planes with Indian...


23 August 2022
India To See 400 Million Air Travellers In 7-10 Years: Jyotiraditya Scindia

India To See 400 Million Air Travellers In 7-10 Years: Jyotiraditya Scindia

He also said there are tremendous growth opportunities for domestic airlines and they are expected to have a fleet of 1,200 planes in five years


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27 July 2022
Spice Jet Asked To Reduce Flights Over Safety Concerns: A Timeline Of Tech Snags That Have Dogged Airline

Spice Jet Asked To Reduce Flights Over Safety Concerns: A Timeline Of Tech Snags That Have Dogged Airline

The DGCA’s order came after the regulator had issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet following at least eight incidents of technical malfunction in its...


27 July 2022
SpiceJet Flights Restricted To 50 Percent For 8 Weeks After DGCA Finds Multiple Snags

SpiceJet Flights Restricted To 50 Percent For 8 Weeks After DGCA Finds Multiple Snags

DGCA in its show cause to SpiceJet, has ordered the airliner to restrict its departures approved under summer schedule 2022 for a period of 8 weeks to half.


06 July 2022
Vistara Aircraft’s Engine Fails On Landing At Delhi Airport, Passengers Safe: DGCA

Vistara Aircraft’s Engine Fails On Landing At Delhi Airport, Passengers Safe: DGCA

Vistara officials said the integrated drive generator (IDG) on the engine developed a ‘minor’ electrical malfunction after it landed at Indira Gandhi...



23 June 2022
Varanasi International Airport Makes Announcement In Sanskrit

Varanasi International Airport Makes Announcement In Sanskrit

Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has made Sanskrit, a part of the announcement along with other languages – Hindi and English


19 June 2022
Government Asks Employees To Opt For Lowest Airfare, Book Tickets 21-Days Before Travel

Government Asks Employees To Opt For Lowest Airfare, Book Tickets 21-Days Before Travel

The Ministry further said that employees should book only one ticket for each leg of intended travel, make bookings even if approval of the tour program is...


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17 June 2022
Saudi is waiting for you

Saudi is waiting for you

Home to some of the finest sights in the world, Saudi Arabia is a window to the past, stemmed in the present and looking bright for the future. Spread across...


01 June 2022
Indian Railways In Collaboration With IIT Madras Introduces Indigenous Hyperloop System

Indian Railways In Collaboration With IIT Madras Introduces Indigenous Hyperloop System

It is an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system which helps in transporting both goods and people


30 May 2022
Next Time You Board A Plane, Know These 12 Flight Secrets

Next Time You Board A Plane, Know These 12 Flight Secrets

By knowing these secrets, your flight journey will be relaxed and hassle-free


16 May 2022
Air Travel Set To Become Costlier After 10th Hike In Aviation Fuel Price

Air Travel Set To Become Costlier After 10th Hike In Aviation Fuel Price

The price of aviation turbine fuel -- the fuel that helps aeroplanes fly -- was hiked by Rs 6,188.25 per kilolitre, or 5.29 per cent, to Rs 1,23,039.71 per kl...


12 May 2022
EU Airports Go Big On Carbon Accreditation To Curb Emissions

EU Airports Go Big On Carbon Accreditation To Curb Emissions

According to a press release, these airports have committed to the target of limiting global warming to below 2⁰C and ideally 1.5⁰C, set by the Paris...


11 May 2022
Late For Boarding, Woman Faints At Delhi Airport; Air India Refutes Charge Of Not Providing Medical Aid

Late For Boarding, Woman Faints At Delhi Airport; Air India Refutes Charge Of Not Providing Medical Aid

A video circulating on social media shows a middle-aged woman lying on the floor near the boarding gates and her relatives arranging water for her.


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