Ministry of Civil Aviation News

Regional carriers such as Flybig, Star Air, IndiaOne Air, and Fly91 have benefited from the scheme, developing sustainable business models and contributing to a burgeoning ecosystem for regional air travel.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data shows that in the year 2022 had seen 12.3 crore domestic flyers which was up from 8.4 crore in 2021 and 6.3 crore in 2020.

In a written reply, the MOS Civil Aviation General VK Singh (retd) said that the prevailing 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' has been advised. 

The civil aviation secretary also said that Delhi Airport's terminal one (T1) expansion work will be completed by August- September this year.

Emergency was declared on two flights of IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India Express Operating crew also declared emergency on an Air India flight All of these seven incidents are reported since Jan 1, 2022

Travellers need not pay additional amount for boarding pass The additional charge for boarding pass is not allowed as per Aircraft Rules, 1937 Indigo charges fee for a boarding pass at the check-in counter

Aviation Minister Scindia held meetings with Indian carrier officials The meeting comes at a time when multiple flights have made emergency landings The DGCA is currently investigating all the incidents

SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the notification of the government as an attack on Sikh rights, in which, Sikh employees are barred from wearing Kirpan, one of the five Kakaars (symbols of faith).

Central government had banned the operation of international flights on March 23, 2020 Flights are operating under Air Bubble agreement with various countries Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, MoCa said that international flight ops will return to normal soon

PM Modi will inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport on October 20 The Airport will get operational this week Modi will also address a programme at Mahaparinirvana Stupa

Domestic airlines will be permitted to operate at 100 percent. Currently, the cap on domestic flight capacity is set at 85 percent.

Akasa Air is backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and ex-Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube. Akasa Air also has former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh on its board. The airline plans to operate approximately 70 planes in the next four years.

Bansal took charge of Air India last year

Ministry of Civil Aviation has now allowed airlines to operate a maximum of 85 per cent of their pre-COVID-19 domestic flights. The carriers have been operating at 72.5 per cent since August 12. Between July 5 and August 12, the cap stood at 65 per cent The cap was at 50 per cent between June 1 and July 5.

The government is expected to complete the sale of the national carrier with at least two buyers expected to submit financial bids by September 15. Air India is laden with a huge debt of around Rs 43,000 crores of which Rs 22,000 crores will also be transferred to the Air India Asset Holding Limited (AIAHL) The government declined to share any details on expectations from the sale of Air India.

The plan is going to focus on 16 areas including policy measures and the development of airports. The 100-day plan has been prepared after combined consultations. Out of the total 16 areas, 8 relate to policy while four pertain to reforms in the aviation sector.

PM Modi hailed the new Drone Rules, 2021 He said it will help startups and boost innovation The new rules replaced the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rules 2021

Aviation ministry formed three advisory groups The groups will help improve aviation services

At present, RT PCR negative report is required for air travel in different states. But the rules are different in different states. States have the right to whether accept travellers based on the COVID-19 report or not.

Air carriers in India are facing massive losses. The decision is aimed at supporting the airlines. The aviation ministry has also decided to cut the network capacity to airlines.