The Union Civil Aviation Minster Ajit Singh has said that the Indian government is in the process of negotiating for more flying rights with the Abu Dhabi government as they have been fully utilised by both sides. At the request of Jet Airways for a code partnership as country's second-largest private carrier is in crucial negotiations with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways for a possible equity deal.
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Govt planning to revive Juhu airport: Ajit Singh
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry is planning to revive the Juhu airport in Mumbai to ease the traffic burden in the city. The move is in view of the air traffic at the Mumbai airport rising and the proposed Navi Mumbai airport getting delayed. The Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said that Juhu (airport) becomes very important if Mumbai has to maintain its position as the commercial and financial capital of India.
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No delay from Aviation Ministry to AirAsia’s JV
There would be no delay in granting necessary approvals to Malaysian carrier AirAsia for its proposal to start an airline here with Tatas if all required information is provided to government agencies, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said on March 17. There are some procedural issues which will be settled and there is nothing to worry. We welcome AirAsia-Tata Joint Venture (JV) and hope that it will be operational soon, he said on the sidelines of Routes Asia Conference held in Mumbai.
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SpiceJet’s low cost Sharjah-Lucknow services begin
SpiceJet airline on March 12 launched its low cost Sharjah-Lucknow services which will fly four days a week between the two cities. SpiceJet Chief Executive Officer Neil Mills said that the airline is pleased to bring Lucknow on its international air travel network.
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HC lets Badra Intl to start operation in Chennai, Kolkata
The Madras High Court on March 12 allowed private sector firm Badra International to commence its operation in ground handling services in Chennai and Kolkata airports. Dismissing a PIL, a Division Bench comprising Justices Elipe Dharma Rao and Aruna Jagadeesan noted that the Federation of Indian Airlines and other airline carriers had filed a similar petition in Delhi High Court and the same was dismissed.
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AAI spends over Rs 34 cr on non-operational airports
In the last three years, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has spent over Rs 34 crore on maintenance of 31 non-operational airports in the country. Apart from the 31 non-operational airports, there are 45 defence airports, 83 state government airports and five private air strips lying unused, KC Venugopal, Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation told the Rajya Sabha last week.
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Airlines unable to display number of seats at each fare level
Domestic airlines have expressed their inability to comply with the Supreme Court's direction to display the number of seats at each fare level and compressing the wide range of prices for a route. The airline chiefs, who met aviation regulator DGCA recently, argued that implementation of the order would be tantamount to regulation of airfares, something which the government has ruled out.
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Etihad, Jet Airways yet to approach govt for deal
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on March 14 said neither Jet Airways nor Etihad Airways has approached the government with a formal investment proposal. Sharma said that the government has so far not received a formal proposal from Etihad for investing in Jet Airways. Jet has been in talks with Etihad to sell 24 per cent stake for the past few months for around $300 million.
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AI offers fares matching AC train charges
Offering air fare prices close to air-conditioned train fares Air India has launched a 60-day advance purchase fare scheme to woo holiday makers. The advance purchase fare (Apex) tickets are available for sale on various routes and customers can travel from the middle of May, the airline said in a statement.
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Cargo terminals to come up at 24 Airports
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation KC Venugopal has stated that 24 airports have been identified for establishment of cargo terminals by carrying out minor modifications to the redundant passenger terminals.