Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Friday announced 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' (air passenger cafe) scheme for providing affordable refreshments at airports while creating employment opportunities in the country.
Over 20 aircraft of various airlines received bomb threats on Friday afternoon, the Civil Aviation sources said.
The scheme has operationalized 601 routes and 71 airports, contributing significantly to the growth of regional airlines, job creation, and tourism.
As a result of an alarming series of 70 bomb threats targeting flights operated by Indian airlines within just six days, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the airlines here on Saturday.
The Uttarakhand government’s effort to establish a widespread network of intrastate air services for hill towns faced a major setback on Friday, a day after the launch of the Almora-Dehradun heli service on September 10.
The Centre has modified the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to enhance the maximum loan amount eligibility for airlines under ECLGS 3.0 to 100 per cent of their fund based or non-fund based loan outstanding or Rs 1,500 crore, whichever is lower; and of the above, Rs 500 crore shall be considered, based on equity contribution by the owners.
An exhibition included prototypes of cutting-edge aircraft types and other latest air transport technologies and solutions, the statement said.
Ministry of Civil Aviation has planned to use Helicopter for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with AIIMS Rishikesh.
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday announced the removal of lower and upper limits on air fare in the country.
There will be a ‘Robotics Workshop and Competition’ for students of Atal Tinkering Labs to foster the spirit of innovation and problem-solving.
