New Delhi: The Economic Survey for 2015-16 said India’s aviation sector, like other infrastructure sectors, has shown robust growth with increased private participation under Public-Private Partnership (PPP), development of greenfield airports, restructuring and modernisation of airports, FDI in domestic airlines, increase in number of Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) and emphasis on regional connectivity.
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Aviation sector in expansion mode
New Delhi: The civil aviation industry is experiencing a “new era of expansion”, driven by increasing private participation, development of greenfield airports and FDI in domestic airlines, the Economic Survey said on Friday.
There has been strong growth in traffic at Indian airports during 2015-16, it said noting that domestic and international traffic, as well as international cargo, increased during April-November 2015, over the same period of the previous year.
There has been strong growth in traffic at Indian airports during 2015-16, it said noting that domestic and international traffic, as well as international cargo, increased during April-November 2015, over the same period of the previous year.
We will scrap 5/20 norm for airlines: Mahesh Sharma
New Delhi: Amid a war of words between old airlines and the Tata Group, which has two JVs with foreign airlines, over the 5/20 norm, the government on Friday said that this rule will soon be scrapped.
Union minister of state for aviation Mahesh Sharma told TOI that he has firmed up three to four options, one of which will replace this controversial rule under which an Indian airline must be five years old and have 20 planes in its fleet to start overseas flights. "5/20 is going. In place of that, we will have something like 0/10 or 0/20 or 1/10 or 2/20. One of these options will be chosen very shortly. We are very close to the final decision.
Union minister of state for aviation Mahesh Sharma told TOI that he has firmed up three to four options, one of which will replace this controversial rule under which an Indian airline must be five years old and have 20 planes in its fleet to start overseas flights. "5/20 is going. In place of that, we will have something like 0/10 or 0/20 or 1/10 or 2/20. One of these options will be chosen very shortly. We are very close to the final decision.
Mumbai airport's Terminal 2 to get a mall
To help the growing number of passengers better utilise spare time they may have while at the airport, the new integrated terminal, T2 is set to get a mall within the premises, a first for India. According to Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) officials, the daily footfall at T2 is 7,000 and expected to hit 19,000 once Jet Airways shifts its operations here in March. IndiGo is expected to follow in the second half of the year.
Amritsar airport’s temporary cargo centre lies closed
Amritsar: The temporary perishable cargo centre of Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport has been lying closed for the past three years after the withdrawal of London-Almaty-Amritsar flight by British Midland International (BMI) Airlines in October 2012.
The air transportation offered convenient way to deliver baby corns, snow peas, sugar snap, okra and other vegetables from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to Europe.
The air transportation offered convenient way to deliver baby corns, snow peas, sugar snap, okra and other vegetables from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to Europe.
Air passengers stranded in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi: Air passengers had a harrowing experience at Thoothukudi airport in Vagaikulam on Saturday as an aircraft, which was scheduled to leave for Chennai, suffered a breakdown. The rear door of the flight could not be opened owing to some technical glitch, reliable sources from the airport said.
11,911 unattended items lie at Mumbai airport
Mumbai: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has found a total of 11,911 unattended items like mobiles and wallets between May 2015 and January 2016 at the Mumbai airport collectively worth Rs 2.63 crore. CISF sources said that other than 10 to 15 thefts every month, they find items which are forgotten by passengers.
Out of the 11,911 items, 5,146 items worth Rs 1.17 crore were directly handed over to passengers by CISF. Apart from this, 4,133 unattended items worth Rs 89 lakh were handed over to the lost and found department of airport operator by CISF, from where passengers later claimed their valuables.
Out of the 11,911 items, 5,146 items worth Rs 1.17 crore were directly handed over to passengers by CISF. Apart from this, 4,133 unattended items worth Rs 89 lakh were handed over to the lost and found department of airport operator by CISF, from where passengers later claimed their valuables.
Maldives, India look to expand air connectivity with Delhi, Mumbai flights
Government announced Saturday that negotiations have been carried out with airlines from India to begin direct flights between Male and Indian city of New Delhi and Mumbai.
Tourism minister Moosa Zameer, back from an official visit to India, told reporters at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport that discussions were held with Indian authorities to begin direct flights between Male and the Indian capital and the neighbouring country’s commercial hub. Negotiations also were held with India’s flagship carrier Air India and IndiGo to expedite the plan, he added.
Tourism minister Moosa Zameer, back from an official visit to India, told reporters at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport that discussions were held with Indian authorities to begin direct flights between Male and the Indian capital and the neighbouring country’s commercial hub. Negotiations also were held with India’s flagship carrier Air India and IndiGo to expedite the plan, he added.
Gulf airlines in a price war as they compete for market share
Dubai: Travellers in the UAE are reaping the benefits from a price war among the major Gulf airlines who are fighting for regional market share.
GoAir hints at Surat ops, but needs long-term commitment
Surat: Surtis fliers are pinning their hope on GoAir to fulfill their flying dreams.
After SpiceJet withdrew from the Diamond City following the buffalo-hit incident in 2014, GoAir has shown interest to connect the city with important domestic destinations.
Senior officials from GoAir including the vice president (network and planning), Clayton Begido were in the city to attend a meeting hosted by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGto discuss air connectivity issue and the potential at Surat airport on Friday.
After SpiceJet withdrew from the Diamond City following the buffalo-hit incident in 2014, GoAir has shown interest to connect the city with important domestic destinations.
Senior officials from GoAir including the vice president (network and planning), Clayton Begido were in the city to attend a meeting hosted by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGto discuss air connectivity issue and the potential at Surat airport on Friday.
AAI plans new domestic terminal at Amausi airport
Lucknow: Almost four years after it was given international status, the Lucknow airport is all geared up to spread its wings in a big way. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has decided to set up an all new terminal that would be almost four times the size of the present which is meant for domestic operations.
On March 11, the authority will appoint a project management consultant for the ambitious project estimated at Rs 880 crore. Airport director, Suresh Chandra Hota told TOI that the consultant would be appointed soon to carry out a detailed study before the authority goes ahead with the project.
On March 11, the authority will appoint a project management consultant for the ambitious project estimated at Rs 880 crore. Airport director, Suresh Chandra Hota told TOI that the consultant would be appointed soon to carry out a detailed study before the authority goes ahead with the project.
Fares for summer flights to India from Oman spike despite low crude prices
Muscat: Oil prices have been low since mid-2014 but the air fares for south Indian destinations for summer from the region continue to skyrocket as usual, digging a deep hole in Indians’ pocket.
A research by the Times of Oman found that a to-and-fro ticket to Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of south Indian state of Kerala, was costing between OMR300 and OMR385 from Muscat during the summer. This is the time when majority of them will be flying home as schools close for vacation at that time.
A research by the Times of Oman found that a to-and-fro ticket to Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of south Indian state of Kerala, was costing between OMR300 and OMR385 from Muscat during the summer. This is the time when majority of them will be flying home as schools close for vacation at that time.
Cochin International Airport Limited to construct Bekal airstrip
Kochi: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Friday that the State Government has decided to entrust Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) with the construction of the air strip at Bekal.
Inaugurating T3 – the new international terminal of Cochin international airport, the Chief Minister also said that CIAL would be roped in to set up eight helipads in different parts of the state.
Inaugurating T3 – the new international terminal of Cochin international airport, the Chief Minister also said that CIAL would be roped in to set up eight helipads in different parts of the state.
CIAL International Terminal Completed in Record Time
Nedumbassery: The new international terminal inaugurated by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here on Friday is a new episode in the illustrious journey of the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL).
The foundation stone of the new terminal (T-3) was laid on February 1, 2014, and construction of the building was completed in just 24 months, spending Rs 1,000 crore. In comparison, construction of the 54-lakh-sqft Terminal- 3 at the New Delhi airport was completed at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore. All the details of the tenders and expenditure related to the CIAL T-3 are available on the website www.cial.aero, which again is an initiative to ensure transparency.
The foundation stone of the new terminal (T-3) was laid on February 1, 2014, and construction of the building was completed in just 24 months, spending Rs 1,000 crore. In comparison, construction of the 54-lakh-sqft Terminal- 3 at the New Delhi airport was completed at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore. All the details of the tenders and expenditure related to the CIAL T-3 are available on the website www.cial.aero, which again is an initiative to ensure transparency.
13 incidents of tech snags in AI planes in last 3 months: Govt
New Delhi: There have been 12 instances of technical fault being reported during take off or landing and a case of tyre burst while taxiing by Air India planes in the last three months, Lok Sabha was told today.
During the last three months, there were 12 incidents of technical faults during take-off and landing by Air India planes and one incident of tyre burst, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply.
During the last three months, there were 12 incidents of technical faults during take-off and landing by Air India planes and one incident of tyre burst, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply.
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