New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) during the first six months of 2026 (January-June), with more than four out of every 10 newly licensed pilots having received their training abroad, according to the government.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union MoS for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued licences to 791 cadets trained at Indian Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) an…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A delegation led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House on Monday. “Pleased to welcome H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates, along with members of the UAE delegation to Parliament House,” Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote on X.”The interaction reflected the strong and enduring partnership between Ind…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The government will extend financial support to airlines operating under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme from three years to five years in a phased manner to improve the viability of regional routes, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.On the sidelines of a UDAN workshop, the minister told reporters that the revamped scheme — which has been extended for another 10 years — will also widen the eligibility criteria for airports to rece…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India can turn its vast agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids industry, according to a report co-authored by India Energy and Climate Centre, the UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy, and the Energy Innovation Policy and Technology.India faces several threats from its rapid development, including increasing reliance on imported crude oil, worsening air pollution from agricultural…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) India’s aviation sector saw a gradual recovery in international traffic in May over easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and continued to witness strong domestic demand, a report said on Saturday.Easing geopolitical tensions facilitate gradual normalisation of international flight operations, while lower fuel costs support airlines despite continued pressure from a weak rupee on aircraft leases, maintenance and other dollar-denominated operating expenses, the report …
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government may soon ask airlines to review and reduce surge pricing and additional passenger charges if the recent decline in crude oil and aviation fuel prices proves to be sustainable, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term.“At pres…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed beleaguered low-cost airline SpiceJet and its Chairman Ajay Singh to approach the Delhi High Court for modification of a direction requiring a cash deposit of Rs. 144.51 crore in its long-running arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways Private Limited. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe disposed of the special leave petition (SLP) filed by SpiceJet and Ajay Singh, permitting them to approach the Delhi …
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Welcoming the Delhi government’s decision to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the move would provide much-needed support to airlines amid global cost pressures and help ensure affordable connectivity for passengers.In a statement, the minister appreciated the “timely decision” taken by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi government, saying the re…
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) in Bengaluru has crossed the milestone of handling 400 million passengers since its opening, while recording strong growth in passenger traffic and cargo operations during the financial year 2025–26, according to Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), as stated by the Chief Ministers’ Office (CMO) on Saturday. The achievements and performance highlights were reviewed during the 134th Board Meeting of BIAL, chaired…
Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday that India’s commercial airlines currently have outstanding deliveries of 1,640 aircraft, which translates into a $50 billion opportunity for the country’s leasing ecosystem over the coming decade. Addressing the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 at GIFT City here, the minister said India’s commercial aircraft fleet is expected to reach 1,100 aircraft by 2027 and expand to o…