Month: March 2020

India’s move to cancel foreign flights will lead to cancellation of 700 flights a week

March 26, 2020

New Delhi/Mumbai: As India closes itself for all international flights till end of March and starting early morning on Monday, the period will see cancellation of about 700 flights a week, including both foreign and Indian carriers. The impact will, however, be felt more by foreign airlines, as Indian carriers had already cancelled a large […]

All Domestic Flights Banned from Today Midnight Till March 31 to Control COVID-19 Spread

March 24, 2020

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that no domestic commercial airlines shall fly with effect from the midnight that is 11:59 pm on March 24 till the midnight of March 31. Airlines have to plan operations so as to land at their destination before the given time on the given date. The restrictions, however, […]

Aviation industry set to crash as India gounds domestic flight services

March 24, 2020

NEW DELHI: COVID-19-hit aviation sector of India is bracing for a huge impact as Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered suspension of all domestic flight services, except solely cargo-carrying flights beginning Tuesday midnight for an “undefinite period” to contain spread of the pandemic. Kinjal Shah, Vice President at the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency […]

IATA and ICAO Airport Codes

March 22, 2020

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) is a UN-body which focusses on international harmonization of civil aviation regulations. … IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a trade association that focusses on making air traffic businesses safe, secure, reliable and efficient. ICAO codes are used for “official” purposes such as Air Traffic Control; E.g. flight plans use […]

PhD Programs in Civil Aviation: Best PhD Degrees in Civil Aviation 2020

March 19, 2020

A PhD is the highest degree you can attain in a given subject. Depending on your background, it can take between four and seven years to complete, with certain subjects taking even longer. More specifically, what is a PhD in Civil Aviation? This degree aims to arm you with the cognitive research skills to advance […]

India planning Rs 12,000-crore rescue package for aviation sector hit by coronavirus outbreak

March 19, 2020

In its bid to rescue the aviation sector, India is planning to allocate a bail-out package worth of Rs 11,900 crore for the aviation sector, which has witnessed a major hit after the coronavirus halted the air travel and forced countries to close their borders, news agency Reuters quoted two government sources as saying. According […]

Cancel flight ticket, or reschedule? The best way to readjust your travel plans in times of coronavirus

March 19, 2020

After suspending all visas till April 15 following WHO’s classification of the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic, India’s Civil Aviation Ministry asked airlines to waive off rescheduling charges, and all airlines have agreed. Now all domestic airlines, including government-owned Air India, have announced a waiver on re-booking charges in case a flyer does not want […]

Jet Founder Naresh Goyal’s Home Raided In Alleged Money Laundering Case

March 5, 2020

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate raided the Mumbai residence of Naresh Goyal, founder of the now-grounded Jet Airways, late Wednesday night in connection with an alleged money laundering probe initiated by the agency. The central agency, taking cognisance of a FIR filed by a travel company that has accused Mr Goyal and his wife, Anita […]