India implements 5% IGST on aircraft parts, aims for global aviation hub status
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu has announced the implementation of a uniform IGST rate of 5 percent on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts, effective from Monday.
Amid ongoing diplomatic tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday observed the 39th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing and said the day is a reminder of why terrorism should never be tolerated.
Air India to launch its own pilot training academy in Amravati amid anticipated shortage: Report
Mumbai: In response to a likely pilot shortage in India's aviation industry, Air India is launching a pilot training academy in Maharashtra's Amravati, which will have the capacity to train 180 pilots each year, reported The Economic Times.
Air India passenger finds 'metal blade' in flight meal
An Air India passenger recently claimed he found a 'metal blade' in the food served to him while he was travelling from Bengaluru to San Francisco.
Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco takes off after 30-hour delay
New Delhi/IBNS: Over 200 passengers of a Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight faced inconvenience amid a severe heatwave in the national capital as the flight, which was supposed to take off on Thursday (May 30), departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on Friday (May 31) night, after a delay of more than 30 hours.
Air India flight delayed over 8 hours; people fainted inside aircraft with no AC, says passenger
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight passenger has alleged that some people fainted inside the aircraft, which had no air-conditioning, following a delay of over eight hours.
Air India announces appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer
Tata-owned aviation major Air India on Friday announced the appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from June 10.
Air India Express cancels over 80 flights after crew members go on 'mass sick leave'
Mumbai/IBNS: Air India Express has cancelled over 80 flights starting Wednesday (May 7) and scores of flights have been delayed after more than 200 cabin crew members went on 'mass sick leave' to protest against the Human Resource (HR) practices and alleged mismanagement of the Tata Group-owned airline.
DGCA imposes Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday slapped a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for breaching regulations related to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) for flight crew, media reports said.
DGCA imposes Rs 30 lakh fine on Air India over lack of wheelchair after 80-yr-old dies
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday slapped a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for “not having an adequate number of wheelchairs” at Mumbai airport which led to the death of an elderly passenger earlier this month, media reported.
Two young Kashmiris bring laurels after Air India picks them as pilots
Two young Kashmiris have brought laurels after Air India picked them as pilots.
PM Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport tomorrow, Air India Express expands ops to this pilgrim city
Ayodhya/IBNS: Ahead of the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Jan 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham here on Saturday.
Air India unveils new uniform for pilot, crew designed by Manish Malhotra
New Delhi/IBNS: Air India unveiled new uniforms for its pilots and crew members on Tuesday.
Air India Mumbai-New York flight return from Iran airspace due to technical issues
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: An Air India Mumbai-New York flight was forced to return from Iranian airspace early on Tuesday morning following some technical issues, official sources said.
No tolerance for terrorism: The world’s stance on Pannun’s terror threats
In a resounding show of unity against the glorification of terrorism and threats to aviation security, the United States and other nations have firmly condemned the recent actions of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the General Counsel of Sikhs for Justice. Pannun’s inflammatory remarks have raised serious concerns and prompted a strong response from governments and advocates for peace and security.