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Portable electronics to be allowed on flights: FAA

Airline passengers will soon be allowed to use a range of mobile electronic devices in flight with very few restrictions, US aviation authorities said Thursday. Duration: 00:55

Oct 31, 2013

Tata-Singapore Airlines aviation venture gets FIPB green light

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on Friday approved Tata group's proposal to set up a full service airline in partnership with Singapore Airlines.

Oct 25, 2013

Top 10 Richest People in the World: Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega and Others [PHOTOS]

The number of billionaires across the world has risen from 1,226 in 2012 to 1,426 this year, with the US topping the list with 442, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103), according to Forbes magazine. Here is Forbes' list of the 10 richest people in the world.

Oct 9, 2013

Praful Patel's letter creates controversy, BJP asks for probe

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): After Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force, the BJP on Wednesday said that the aviation deal has compromised on many rules and regulations and the matter should be investigated.

Oct 9, 2013

Privatization of Air India is not the solution: CPI on Ajit Singh's statement

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Reacting to Union Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's statement that privatization of Air India could be considered if there is political consensus, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Sunday said that Air India is a national carrier and pride of the nation and it should not be privatized.

Oct 6, 2013

IAF Chief Concerned about India’s Air Capability over Rafale Deal

India’s air force capability will go down if it does not acquire French fighter jet Rafale by 2017.

Oct 5, 2013

Cabinet gives nod to Jet Airways-Etihad deal

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Paving the way for the biggest foreign investment in India's aviation sector, the union cabinet of India has approved a $330 million deal by Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to buy a stake in Jet Airways, taking the companies one step closer to complete the long-delayed deal. India’s Aviation Minister Ajit Singh confirmed this in New Delhi and said that the deal would benefit passengers at large. Etihad had agreed in April to buy a 24 percent stake in Jet in the first such deal since the government relaxed rules in September 2012 to allow foreign airlines to own up to 49 percent of Indian carriers.

Oct 4, 2013

PM lays foundation stone of Kishangarh airport in Ajmer

Kishangarh, Sep 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Kishangarh Airport in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Singh, hailed the efforts made by the civil aviation ministry for developing airport networks with an aim to connect small cities by air. He further added that the priority of the central government is to develop the basic layout of the airports. Singh also said that there was a need to develop airports with an aim to meet the increasing needs of air traffic.

Sep 21, 2013

Tata group plans new air carrier in alliance with Singapore Airlines

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Singapore Airlines Ltd and Tata group, owner of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, have entered into a pact to set up a new full-service airline in India and also have sought approval for this tie-up to function from New Delhi. India___s Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh clarified this while interacting with the media persons in the national capital. Tata Sons said it will own 51 percent of the carrier and Singapore Airlines will own the remainder. On its part, Singapore Airlines said the initial outlay of $100 million would be funded by the two sides in proportion to their ownership.

Sep 20, 2013

Parikrma Champions League 2013: Day 3 Witnesses Exciting Plays; Final Match on Friday

The Parikrma Champions League 2013 is coming towards the end of the tournament with quarter-final matches to be played on Thursday before the title match on Friday.

Sep 19, 2013

Parikrma Champions League 2013: Under-16 Football Tournament Set to Begin

The Parikrma Champions League 2013, an under-16 football tournament presented by Menzies Aviation in association with the Karnataka State Football Association, is all set to kick off on Monday at the Bangalore Football Stadium.

Sep 15, 2013

Ajit Singh en route to Baghpat, stopped at Loni Border

Ghaziabad, Sep 12 (ANI): Even as Union Civil Aviation Minister and RLD chief Ajit Singh was on Thursday detained at the UP border in Ghaziabad while trying to visit the riot-hit Muzaffarnagar district, Singh said that SP Chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav was responsible for the riots.

Sep 12, 2013

Mulayam trying to make everything Hindu Muslim issue: Ajit Singh on

New Delhi, Sept 12 (ANI): Speaking over the Muzaffarnagar violence, Civil Aviation Minister and RLD leader Ajit Singh on Thursday accused the ruling Samajwadi Party of spreading communal tension and violence for the sake of polarizing its vote banks. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is trying to make everything a Hindu-Muslim issue. He also said that he is trying to UP's Modi.

Sep 12, 2013

Muzaffurnagar Riots Toll Rises to 38; Who is to Blame?

Six more bodies were found in the riot-hit Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, raising the death toll in the communal violence to 38.

Sep 10, 2013

Airfares Hike by 25%, International Travel Turns Cheaper than Domestic

Air travels to domestic destinations have now turned more expensive than a plane ride to Bangkok. Indian-owned have airlines recently raised their fares by a steep 25 percent due to increase in fuel costs and deprecating rupee.

Sep 5, 2013

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