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Government Mulls Regulating Airfare Surge During Calamities: Minister
Last week, Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey had said that capping airfares is an issue which continues to be under consideration of the ministry.
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Air India May Post Its First Operating Profit In 8 Years: Minister
State-run Air India is eyeing its first operating profit since 2007-08, when it merged with Indian Airlines. The national carrier's best operating performance in eight years comes at a time when crude oil prices have fallen sharply. Crude oil accounts for 40 to 50 per cent of airlines' operating expense.
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13 Incidents Of Technical Snags In Air India Planes In Last 3 Months: Government
There have been 12 instances of technical fault being reported during take off or landing and a case of tyre burst by Air India planes in the last three months, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma told the Lok Sabha today.
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5/20 Norm: Government to Decide on Ratan Tata's Suggestion at 'Right' Time
A day after industrialist Ratan Tata accused older airlines of lobbying to retain the rule allowing overseas flights by Indian carriers, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said the government would take a call on such issues at the right time.
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Government Concerned Over Rising Pawan Hans Chopper Crashes
Government is "concerned" over the rising number of crashes involving choppers of public sector company Pawan Hans, Lok Sabha was informed today. "Yes...," Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in reply to a question whether the government is concerned about the frequent crashes of Pawan Hans Helicopters in the country.
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No Safety Issues With Air India Planes, Assures Civil Aviation Minister
The Centre has denied allegations that the state-run carrier, Air India was operating old and faulty aircrafts, and yesterday's incident of fire in a plane was not due to any safety issue. More than 150 people were onboard the flight.
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After PM's Call for Lower Airfares, Ministry to Meet Air Carriers
Domestic air carriers have been called for a meeting on September 15 by the government to discuss the issue of high airfares, especially during festival seasons and emergency travel, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed serious concern over the issue.
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New Civil Aviation Policy in Advanced Stage of Finalisation: Centre
The new civil aviation policy, which is in the advanced stage of finalisation would provide a long-term road map for the sector's growth, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said.
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Second Airport to be Set Up in National Capital Region: Union Minister Mahesh Sharma
A second airport will be set up in National Capital Region (NCR), Union Minister Mahesh Sharma informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
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Number of Trainers in Domestic Airlines Less: Minister
Strength of trainers in the domestic airlines is less than the number of trainers recommended by the aviation regulator, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Air India Cuts Losses to Rs 5,547 Crore
Air India has achieved the target set out in the Turn Around Plan (TAP), and has made substantial progress in both operational as well as financial areas, Indian Minister of State for Civil Aviation Minister Mahesh Sharma told Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Proposal for Second Airport in National Capital Region Cleared, Says Union Minister Mahesh Sharma
Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday that the government has taken a decision to set up a second airport in the national capital region.
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No Proposal Cleared for Second Airport in National Capital: Government
In a U-turn, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma today said the government has not cleared any proposal to set up a second airport in the national capital, less than a month after saying that Civil Aviation Ministry has approved a second airport in the national capital region.
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No Charging for Check-In Baggage, For Now: Government
Confirming that airlines had approached the aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation for its nod, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said the government has not accepted the request at this stage as it would put additional burden on the passengers.
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Predatory Pricing a 'Big Issue': Civil Aviation Minister Mahesh Sharma
The minister's comments came days after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it needs to get to the bottom of the issue of arbitrary airfare hike and cartelisation by the airlines after it received a complaint from a group of lawmakers in this regard.
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Government Mulls Regulating Airfare Surge During Calamities: Minister
Last week, Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey had said that capping airfares is an issue which continues to be under consideration of the ministry.
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Air India May Post Its First Operating Profit In 8 Years: Minister
State-run Air India is eyeing its first operating profit since 2007-08, when it merged with Indian Airlines. The national carrier's best operating performance in eight years comes at a time when crude oil prices have fallen sharply. Crude oil accounts for 40 to 50 per cent of airlines' operating expense.
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13 Incidents Of Technical Snags In Air India Planes In Last 3 Months: Government
There have been 12 instances of technical fault being reported during take off or landing and a case of tyre burst by Air India planes in the last three months, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma told the Lok Sabha today.
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5/20 Norm: Government to Decide on Ratan Tata's Suggestion at 'Right' Time
A day after industrialist Ratan Tata accused older airlines of lobbying to retain the rule allowing overseas flights by Indian carriers, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said the government would take a call on such issues at the right time.
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Government Concerned Over Rising Pawan Hans Chopper Crashes
Government is "concerned" over the rising number of crashes involving choppers of public sector company Pawan Hans, Lok Sabha was informed today. "Yes...," Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in reply to a question whether the government is concerned about the frequent crashes of Pawan Hans Helicopters in the country.
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No Safety Issues With Air India Planes, Assures Civil Aviation Minister
The Centre has denied allegations that the state-run carrier, Air India was operating old and faulty aircrafts, and yesterday's incident of fire in a plane was not due to any safety issue. More than 150 people were onboard the flight.
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After PM's Call for Lower Airfares, Ministry to Meet Air Carriers
Domestic air carriers have been called for a meeting on September 15 by the government to discuss the issue of high airfares, especially during festival seasons and emergency travel, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed serious concern over the issue.
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New Civil Aviation Policy in Advanced Stage of Finalisation: Centre
The new civil aviation policy, which is in the advanced stage of finalisation would provide a long-term road map for the sector's growth, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said.
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Second Airport to be Set Up in National Capital Region: Union Minister Mahesh Sharma
A second airport will be set up in National Capital Region (NCR), Union Minister Mahesh Sharma informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
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Number of Trainers in Domestic Airlines Less: Minister
Strength of trainers in the domestic airlines is less than the number of trainers recommended by the aviation regulator, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Air India Cuts Losses to Rs 5,547 Crore
Air India has achieved the target set out in the Turn Around Plan (TAP), and has made substantial progress in both operational as well as financial areas, Indian Minister of State for Civil Aviation Minister Mahesh Sharma told Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Proposal for Second Airport in National Capital Region Cleared, Says Union Minister Mahesh Sharma
Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday that the government has taken a decision to set up a second airport in the national capital region.
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No Proposal Cleared for Second Airport in National Capital: Government
In a U-turn, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma today said the government has not cleared any proposal to set up a second airport in the national capital, less than a month after saying that Civil Aviation Ministry has approved a second airport in the national capital region.
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No Charging for Check-In Baggage, For Now: Government
Confirming that airlines had approached the aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation for its nod, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said the government has not accepted the request at this stage as it would put additional burden on the passengers.
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Predatory Pricing a 'Big Issue': Civil Aviation Minister Mahesh Sharma
The minister's comments came days after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it needs to get to the bottom of the issue of arbitrary airfare hike and cartelisation by the airlines after it received a complaint from a group of lawmakers in this regard.
