Star Air begins direct flights from Belgaum, Ajmer (Kishangarh) to Surat
The airline commenced its operations in the Silk City of India i.e. Surat from 21st December 2020.
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Health Ministry recommends extending UK flight ban till Jan 7 over new Covid variant
After Jan 7th, strictly regulated resumption of a limited number of flights originating from the may be considered.
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Airlines operating flights to India from other countries shall not board any passenger travelling from UK to India.
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India to be 3rd largest aviation market by 2022; IFSCA invites comments on aircraft leasing regs: FinMin
Based on comments, IFSCA will finalise regulations and provide a framework for aircraft leasing entities.
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Coronavirus: 890 evacuated so far by IAF, Air India rescue flights (COVID-19)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: The Government undertook evacuation operations from several countries in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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6.5L Passengers screened for coronavirus (COVID-19) at 30 Indian airports: Aviation Minister Puri
Minister (I/C), Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri: All the international passengers are being asked to fill the ‘self-reporting form’, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
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‘Wings India 2020’ aviation event to be cut short amid coronavirus (COVID-19) threat
Wings 2020 is scheduled to be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, from 12 to 15 March.
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Govt to evacuate Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran: Aviation Minister Puri (COVID-19)
Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri: Screening of passengers coming from all parts of the world is being carried on at 30 Indian airports and 6.5 lakh passengers have been screened.
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CISF takes over Jammu airport security
The ceremony was attended by senior officials of CISF, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and representatives of airlines operators like Air India, Air Asia, Indigo, Spicejet, and Go Air.
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Cabinet amends FDI policy, allows NRIs to own 100% stake in Air India
The Union Cabinet has allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs), who are Indian nationals, to own 100% stake in Air India.
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Vistara & United Airlines launch codeshare, build on loyalty program
United Airlines & Vistara have announced the start of a new codeshare agreement allowing United customers to book travel on 68 Vistara-operated flights to 26 destinations throughout India for travel beginning Feb 28th.
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HondaJet is most delivered aircraft in its class 3 years in a row
During 2019, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 36 aircraft to customers globally, becoming the most delivered very light jet for the third consecutive year.
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Star Air to begin Indore-Kishangarh flight route, connect Belagavi under UDAN
Star Air is scheduled to start its flight services between Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Kishangarh (Ajmer), Rajasthan, from 16 March.
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NAL licences Drishti transmissometer for aviation, airport safety to CEL
‘Drishti’ is a cost-effective visibility measuring system, useful for airport operations and gives information to pilots on the visibility level of runways.
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Bidar Airport begins flights with TruJet; 252 routes, 45 airports now opened under UDAN
Inauguration of Bangalore-Bidar route, marks the operationalisation of the 8th airport in Karnataka.
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Uttarakhand: UDAN heli services to connect Dehradun with Badrinath, Gangotri
Heritage Aviation will operate helicopter services from Sahastradhara to Gauchar and Chinyalisaur twice daily.
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Amendment of India & Switzerland aviation agreement approved by Cabinet
The amendments in the Air Services Agreement between India and Switzerland will bring it in tune with the developments in the civil aviation sector.
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10 Airports in Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep islands up for bidding under UDAN 4
As an exception to the Scheme, the Cochin-Agatti route has also been incorporated under the current version of the Scheme to provide additional connectivity to the island region.
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Alliance Air begins Guwahati-Dimapur-Imphal flight under UDAN Scheme, boost to North East
Alliance Air will operate thrice-weekly flights; every Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday on this route. The Airline currently connects 57 destinations, and the addition of Dimapur & Imphal makes it 59.
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30 Airports & Airstrips, 1 Water Aerodrome in NE Region up for bidding under UDAN 4
Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited bids for 6 underserved and 24 unserved airports & airstrips, and 1 Water Aerodrome location in the North East states.
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