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IGI runway works set to be halted as delays fail to abate
The director general of civil aviation and the ministry of civil aviation are likely to sign off on the halt soon, following which a formal direction will be issued
Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Civil Aviation Ministry gives in-principle nod for Parandur airport
Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the Parandur airport represents a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 12:57 AM IST
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Delhi must rationalise jet fuel VAT rates
Delhi should lower VAT on ATF to stay competitive as neighbouring UP offers much lower rates
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:59 PM IST
HT Editorial
AI Express flights from Hindon airport begin March 1
Currently, Hindon has flights operated only by Bangalore-based regional carrier Star Air (India) to Kalaburagi and Hubli, three and four times a week, respectively
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 11:50 PM IST
255 passengers placed on ‘no fly list’ in last three years: Govt
MoS civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said 63 passengers were put on the list in 2022, 110 in 2023 and 82 in 2024.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 09:44 PM IST
Neh LM Tripathi
Indian airlines received 728 bomb threats in 2024, mostly domestic carriers
In 2024, Indian airlines received 728 bomb threats, primarily targeting domestic carriers, with IndiGo facing the most at 216
Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:04 PM IST
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Airlines to cut fares for Maha Kumbh 2025 by 50%, says aviation minister: Report
Starting February 1, airfare for Mahakumbh Mela 2025 will be cut by 50%, as announced by civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Akasa Air writes to govt over UAE flights, says no level playing field
Akasa Air said it strongly believes that equitable allocation of traffic rights, especially for new entrants, is crucial to fostering a competitive environment and ensuring equal opportunities
Published on Jan 30, 2025 11:19 AM IST
Maha Kumbh: VHP seeks govt intervention as flight prices for Prayagraj skyrocket
The Vishva Hindu Parishad spokesperson, Vinod Bansal slams skyrocketing airfares amid Maha Kumbh 2025
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 07:41 PM IST
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Mohali: Industrialists frustrated over no new international flights
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 11, 2015, the airport, formerly known as Chandigarh International Airport, is a joint venture of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the governments of Punjab and Haryana
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
50,000 complaints filed on Air Sewa app since Jan 2021: Mohol
Minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said 16,715 complaints were received in 2024 against 12,657 in 2023
Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Domestic air hits new record with 500k flyers
India crossed the 500,000 mark in domestic air passengers on Sunday, the country’s highest ever single-day passenger footfall.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Over 100 Indian flights receive bomb threats in a single day
Mumbai Police have registered 14 cases in October related to bomb threats against airlines.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 10:31 PM IST
Air India Express pilot, cabin crew lauded for handling ‘tense moment’
Air India Express Flight 613, which departed from Tiruchirapalli at 5:30pm, encountered an issue with its landing gear.
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 07:23 AM IST
Looking beyond the DGCA and the CAA
The aviation sector in India needs an independent regulator focused on safety and safety alone
Published on Sep 27, 2024 08:13 PM IST
HC takes suo-motu note of Nagpur airport’s daily closure of 8 hours
Nagpur airport operations shut for 8 hours daily since March 2023, causing hardship. Bombay HC issues notices, stresses airport's importance for Central India residents.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Prateem Rohanekar
High level expert committee formed to probe Delhi airport roof collapse: Govt
A taxi driver was killed while eight people were injured on June 28 after the forecourt canopy collapsed at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 09:35 AM IST
Declare areas in Mumbai airport funnel zone as 'infrastructure affected', help residents: MP Gaikwad
Declare areas in Mumbai airport funnel zone as 'infrastructure affected', help residents: MP Gaikwad
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 08:08 AM IST
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High-level committee to probe Delhi airport’s roof collapse: Govt to high court
The petition underscored that the recent mishap at the Delhi airport coupled with similar incidents at Jabalpur and Rajkot airport caused by incessant rainfall
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:41 PM IST
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Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:12 PM IST
Delhi Airport T1 closure: 22,615 passengers affected; 9,972 refunded
Flights were cancelled following the T1 closure on Friday even as there were no cancellations over the weekend as the operations were shifted to the airport’s Terminal 2 and 3
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:24 AM IST
‘Will work out a way to fulfill Andhra special status demand’: Ram Mohan Naidu
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha, Kinjarapu also spoke on TDP's NDA partner BJP's bid to end reservations for minorities
Published on Jun 30, 2024 07:39 PM IST
Delhi T-1 roof collapse: ‘Structural audit of all airports ordered,’ says Naidu
The Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident claimed the life of a 45-year-old cab driver and left eight others injured.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Union aviation minister Naidu writes ‘Om Sri Ram’ 21 times before taking charge
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has taken over the civil aviation ministry from Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is now in charge of the telecom ministry.
Published on Jun 14, 2024 02:09 PM IST
5 challenges for the new aviation minister
The Lok Sabha elections verdict means that the allies have bargaining power and will the Civil Aviation ministry be one of the bargains?
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 07:58 PM IST
Air India gets Centre's notice over 20-hour flight delay
Flight AI 183 was to operate between Delhi and San Francsico.
Published on May 31, 2024 03:31 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Ensure passenger baggage delivery in 30 minutes after landing: BCAS to airlines
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has asked airlines to implement measures to ensure timely baggage delivery by February 26
Published on Feb 18, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports, Ayodhya-Ahmedabad flight services start
Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot and Shravasti to have new airports, taking the total number of airports in the state to 19.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 09:56 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi/ Lucknow
Flight disruption guidelines: Ministry cracks down on airlines for delays
New Year has seen an increase in air travel by families for holidays but ministry has also received several complaints, with flight delays and cancellations.
Published on Jan 03, 2024 05:26 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]
Akasa Air beats Air India, Indigo in Centre's on-time performance rankings
Akasa Air, established by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has been placed as the top airline with on-time performance, beating out Air India in the race.
Published on Dec 16, 2023 09:04 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha