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India on way to become a global hub for aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO): Government

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said, "The Government has taken various measures to create a conducive environment for the development of aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector in the country and to reduce the foreign exchange outflow."

The Economic Times

DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation Minister

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electronic submission and faster processing of mandatory occurrence reports, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha.

The Economic Times

Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

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Leh airport's new terminal 83% complete, to triple flight handling capacity: Civil Aviation Minister

Leh airport's new integrated terminal building is eighty-three percent physically complete. This new facility will significantly enhance air connectivity to the strategically important Himalayan region. Once operational, the terminal will handle up to fifty-four flights daily, tripling current capacity. The expansion aims to strengthen connectivity and support the region's growing…

The Economic Times

India achieves major milestone: Helicopters can now land without radar as DGCA clears satellite-based navigation system

India has achieved a significant aviation milestone with the approval of its first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) instrument approach procedure for helicopters at Undavalli Heliport. This satellite-based technology allows for safe and accurate landings, especially in challenging weather or remote locations. The innovation is set to boost helicopter operations across various…

The Economic Times

First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfully

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and reliable air connectivity for pilgrims. Approximately 400 daily movements facilitated over 78,000 pilgrims.

The Economic Times

Government may ask airlines to review additional prices if crude stabilises

Airlines might be asked to reduce surge charges and extra fares if aviation fuel prices remain stable for an extended period. The Civil Aviation Minister stated the government is closely monitoring fuel costs and discussing sustainability of recent price drops with carriers. A Rs 10,000 crore price stabilization fund is…

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India to add six more cities to hub-and-spoke air connectivity model in next six weeks

India is set to expand its new hub-and-spoke aviation model, with six more cities joining the initiative in the coming weeks. Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu launched the first service from Varanasi, connecting it to international destinations via New Delhi. This program aims to boost international travel from…

The Economic Times

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates first hub-and-spoke flight from Varanasi via Delhi

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu launched Air India's 'Easy Connect' initiative in Varanasi, establishing the first hub-and-spoke flight to connect the city globally via New Delhi. This model aims to boost international connectivity from smaller cities. Six destinations will soon adopt this model, with Varanasi set to receive…

The Economic Times

Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressal

The Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control Room. This initiative aims to address air passenger grievances swiftly and effectively. The Passenger Assistance Control Room has already resolved over 73,000 complaints with a high success rate. Future upgrades will ensure…

The Economic Times

Indian pilots’ bodies reject WSJ report suggesting senior pilot’s error in Air India crash

Indian pilot associations have slammed speculative reporting around the preliminary probe into the Air India AI171 crash, after a Wall Street Journal report suggested that the Captain of the flight deliberately turned off the fuel control switches of the plane’s two engines. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) stressed that…

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India’s domestic air passenger traffic to touch 300 million by 2030: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Speaking at the inaugural session of Wings India 2024, Union Civil Aviation Minister Scindia also said the number of airports and waterdromes will increase to more than 200 from the existing 149 in the country.

The Hindu

Unruly passenger behaviour unacceptable, says Scindia

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on January 15 said unruly passenger behaviour is unacceptable, amid a passenger assaulting an IndiGo pilot while he was announcing flight delay.

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports, says Scindia

New Delhi Civil Aviation Minister announces inauguration of five new airports in Uttar Pradesh within a month.

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Measures being put in place to deal with fog impacting flight operations, says Scindia

Amid dense fog disrupting flight operations at the Delhi airport in the last few days, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said the ministry is coordinating with the airport and airlines, and putting in place measures to deal with the issue.

The Hindu

Civil Aviation Ministry tells airports to curb expansion of retail outlets to ease passenger movement

Govt advises airports to reduce retail outlets & lounges to reduce congestion & facilitate passenger movement. Digi Yatra gates installed at 13 airports, 25 more to follow.

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Sir Tim Wallis: A man of action

Sir Tim Wallis had an outsized impact on the lives of those around him. The deer industry pioneer and renowned collector of WWII fighter aircraft always thought big and inspired others to do the same.

The Hindu

India to have 42.5 crore air passengers by 2035, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urges international players to "look at India" for growth potential, as the country is expected to have 42.5 crore air passengers by 2035 from current 14.5 crore. He highlighted the growth of regional air connectivity and the surge in domestic air traffic in July. He…

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Unused UDAN routes will be up for re-bidding: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Discontinued routes under the government’s regional connectivity scheme (RCS), also known as UDAN, are being put up for bidding again, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said

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Civil Aviation Minister Scindia, Congress leader Venugopal verbal duel over air fares continues

In the ongoing verbal duel between Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia over soaring air fares, Mr. Venugopal, in a fresh rebuttal late on Sunday, said “hard facts and everyday suffering of the middle class cannot be wished away by distorting figures and misrepresenting the…

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Indian aviation sector 'absolutely safe'; foreign carriers that came to India reported 15 tech snags in last 16 days: DGCA chief

The country's civil aviation space is "absolutely safe" and all the protocols laid down by the ICAO are followed, said the DGCA

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Officials 'too busy' to change rules on Gulf helipads

Island residents crying 'enough' over helicopter movements come up against rigid planning laws, busy bureaucrats and Civil Aviation officials who question if there's really a problem

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Scindia holds talks with U.S. aerospace giants on bolstering alliance with India

The Civil Aviation Minister is in New York for his first leg of his visit to North America.

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India to resume commercial international passenger flights from March 27

In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had suspended operations of scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India with effect from March 23, 2020. Read full story

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