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RCS-UDAN so far facilitated travel of more than 1.3 cr passengers
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completed six years.
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Aviation ministry reviews fog planning ahead of winter operations
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Fog is a weather phenomenon generally confined to a few thousand feet above ground level contributing to poor visibility -- below 1,000 meters.
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Citizens can now become drone pilots with any govt issued identity, addres
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The prerequisite of having a passport was becoming a hurdle for aspiring drone pilots, especially in the agricultural sector across rural India
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Ministry of Civil Aviation organises 'Shramdaan' event under Swachhata Hi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The event was led by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyoitiraditya Scindia at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi where the cleaning activity at the service lane and premises adjoining Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan was carried out.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia, Arunachal Pradesh CM to inaugurate upgraded Tezu Air
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"A new Terminal Building at Tezu Airport is scheduled for inauguration on September 24, 2023. Currently, this domestic airport operates with a single runway and covers an area of 212 acres," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a post on X.
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Indian domestic airlines experience soaring passenger growth in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the latest data released, domestic airlines have carried a staggering 1190.62 lakhs of passengers from January to August 2023, marking an exceptional growth rate of 38.27per cent when compared to the same period in the previous year, read the Ministry of Defence press release.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu to inaugurate Te
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
These developments include the extension of the runway to 1500 meters by 30 meters, the construction of a modern apron capable of accommodating two ATR 72 type aircraft, the establishment of a new terminal building, and the creation of a fire station cum Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower, read
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DGCA takes up matters with Pratt & Whitney regarding problems in IndiG
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken up the matter with Pratt and Whitney (P&W) regarding the three incidents of engine failure in IndiGo flights in quick succession leading to In-flight Shut down (IFSD) demanding Original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) urgent interv
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IAF to secure national capital’s air space during G20 summit, fighter plan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby mode to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national gets ready to host the G20 summit, a senior official from a department engaged in airport operations said.
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India, New Zealand sign MoU to boost cooperation in civil aviation; ‘Open
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in civil aviation, which will cover the scheduling of new routes, code share services, traffic rights and capacity entitlement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation informed on Tuesday.
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CM Yogi flags off direct Lucknow-Varanasi flight
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of State for civil aviation General VK Singh (Retd) and other senior officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation joined the inaugural event via video conferencing.
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Parliamentary panel recommends civil aviation, tourism ministry to put in
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Department-related Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture has recommended that a mechanism should be put in place by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination with Ministry of Tourism and airline companies to regularly monitor the flight booking portals or aggregat
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