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Three-day International Aviation Conclave kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): The three-day International Aviation Conclave focussing on promotion of aviation, global cooperation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and other policies began in New Delhi on Thursday (December 11). The conference-cum-exhibition is being organised by aviation firm Beta Aviation, under the support of the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the US-India Importers Council. The theme revolves around "Empowering Aviation: Encouraging Stability Towards Sustainability" and aims to showcase the growth potential for aviation in the Indian economy. Civil Aviation Minister, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, told delegates and participants that he hoped to learn from their presentations and exhibits.

Dec 11, 2014

SpiceJet Offers Tickets at 50% Discount to That of Rivals, Refunds 55,000 Cancellations

Budget airline SpiceJet offers to fly travelers at up to 50% discount to its peers's fares.

Dec 11, 2014

SpiceJet Cancels 1,800 Flights For December 2014; Viability Turns Foggy

SpiceJet sees no end to its cancellations, 1,800 flights cut for the month. Capital infusion refuses to emerge.

Dec 9, 2014

The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

'Mayday! Mayday!' The Ambani Private Flight that Cried Wolf and Caused Mayhem

The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 gave repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

Nov 13, 2014

102 Air India pilots found flying with lapsed licenses

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Air India has recently discovered that as many as 102 pilots of its wide body Boeing fleet have been flying without clearing a mandatory test that helps keep their licences valid and without which the same lapse. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had ordered Jet to remove its chief of training due to this serious lapse. Admitting the lapse of its training department, Air India wrote to DGCA saying that the route check of the 102 pilots was not done as per the required schedule that rendered their licences unfit for flying. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that strict action should be taken in the case.

Oct 26, 2014

Mid-air Scare: 130 Jet Airways Pilots have Expired Licences

DGCA audit report after August 12 incident revealed that at least 130 pilots were flying planes on expired licences.

Sep 6, 2014

Two More Close Shaves for Domestic Fliers; Rising Airplane Scares Reason to Worry?

According to the aviation regulator, 376.28 lakh passengers flew on domestic airlines during Jan-Jul 2014, and thus a large number of people are affected by increasing cases of scares on flights.

Aug 22, 2014

IndiGo Jet Emits Smoke on Landing; Passengers Injured in Evacuation Melee

The passengers were evacuated through the emergency slide-chutes during which about 28 passengers suffered injuries

Aug 21, 2014

Pilot Asleep, Co-Pilot Busy on Tablet as Jet Airways Plane Fell 5,000 Feet

The co-pilot was reportedly busy on her tab, when the Jet Airways flight fell 5000 feet over Turkey.

Aug 14, 2014

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High Court Rejects Vijay Mallya's Plea Again

Kingfisher Airlines plea against United Bank of India, which declared the company as "willful defaulters," got rejected by Kolkata High Court.

Jul 12, 2014

Modi Wants to Replace Air India's 'Maharaja' Mascot with Common Man

Air India should drop the "Maharaja" mascot and replace it with one that represents the common man of this country.

Jun 23, 2014

Gujarat to Buy New Aircraft for ₹100 Crore; Treated Sewage Water to Revive Sabarmati River

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is set to replace her government's helicopter with a new one that costs ₹100 crore.

Jun 22, 2014

Customers stand at an Air India reservation office at the domestic airport in Mumbai

DGCA Issues Five-Point Mandatory Courtesies at Airports

The circular has asked airlines and airport operators to compulsorily follow the new guidelines regarding the facilities for air passengers.

May 27, 2014

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Families of Each Passenger On-board Malaysian Flight MH370 Could Collect up to $8 Million in Compensation?

It is possible that the families of each passenger on board Malaysian Flight MH370 Could get up to $8 million in compensation.

Mar 22, 2014

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WATCH: SpiceJet’s Mid-Air Holi Celebration Dance Videos by Crew Members Go Viral; Airliner Slammed for Violating Safety Rules

The mid-air Holi celebration and dance videos by crew members of SpiceJet have gone viral. The airliner was issued a show-cause notice by the country's aviation regulatory body.

Mar 20, 2014

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