Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said on March 17 that various government policy measures for the civil aviation sector have begun to yield results and the airline industry in India is witnessing a revival. On account of these policies, the general aviation business would emerge as a key driver of regional connectivity and economic development, he said.
Category: Aviation & Airports
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Chennai airport’s terminals to turn into warehouses
Chennai airport terminals that are being used to fly in and out of the city may be turned into warehouses, hostels and cloak rooms. As Airports Authority of India (AAI) clears the final hurdles to make the shift into the newly constructed airport terminals, senior officials have revealed that the existing ones (named after former Chief Ministers Kamaraj and Anna) will be used for such storage and utility purposes.
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Chennai airport’s terminals may turn into warehouses
Chennai airport terminals that are being used to fly in and out of the city may be turned into warehouses, hostels and cloak rooms. As Airports Authority of India (AAI) clears the final hurdles to make the shift into the newly constructed airport terminals, senior officials have revealed that the existing ones (named after former Chief Ministers Kamaraj and Anna) will be used for such storage and utility purposes.
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Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai airports rated high by ACI
India's Delhi and Hyderabad airports managed by GMR Group and Mumbai airport by GVK Group have been rated high in respective categories in Airport Quality Service (ASQ) by Airports Council International (ACI) for 2012. The Indira Gandhi International airport at Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad, both managed by GMR Infrastructure have secured second positions in respective categories.
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SpiceJet not worried about AirAsias entry: CEO Neil Mills
Kalanithi Maran promoted low-cost carrier SpiceJet is not 'too worried' about the impending entry of AirAsia, its CEO Neil Mills said, in what is the first reaction since the Malaysian budget airline announced in February its JV with Tata Sons.
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India to seek more flying rights from Abu Dhabi
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.