AVIATION LIBERALIZATION INDIA
India should develop infrastructure, be more open to foreign carriers: Dubai Airport CEO
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths highlights India's potential to become a global transit hub due to its strategic geographic location. He emphasizes the need for rapid infrastructure development and cautions against protectionist policies that restrict foreign airline access. Liberalizing access between India and the UAE would benefit India's economy and passengers, fostering growth and connectivity.
Trump’s tariff tantrums: Expect modest returns from the stock market in CY25
Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs triggered market panic, inflation concerns, and fears of stagflation, threatening global growth. India, with domestic-driven demand, may stay resilient. However, modest stock market returns are expected unless earnings rebound. Investors may prefer fairly valued domestic sectors.
Airports want govt to let international carriers spread their wings and shed protectionist stance
Indian airports are urging the government to ease restrictions on international flying rights to accommodate the growing number of international travelers. Industry leaders believe that liberalizing air transportation and streamlining visa policies will boost economic development. However, Air India is advocating for limiting market access for foreign carriers to protect the investments made by Indian airlines.
Trade war: US-China relation burnout may spark India’s rise from the smoke
Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly after China's order halting Boeing aircraft deliveries, India is being considered as a potential alternative. This trade conflict, intensified by tariffs, could redirect aircraft orders to Indian carriers like Air India Express and Akasa.
145% on China, 90 days for India: The clock’s ticking on PM Modi’s make-or-break moment
As President Trump intensifies his economic war on China with tariffs as high as 145%, India finds itself presented with a golden opportunity to take China's place in global supply chains. But is India’s manufacturing sector, still hamstrung by skills shortages, red tape, and infrastructural gaps, ready to seize the moment? From battery workshops near Delhi to Apple’s iPhone suppliers in Tamil Nadu, the world’s eyes are on India — a country poised for potential, but still racing to catch up.
Air India in another 'pee-gate' row: Business class passenger urinates on fellow traveller, banned for 30 days
Air India is grappling with another onboard misconduct incident as a passenger on a Delhi-to-Bangkok flight urinated on a fellow traveler. The airline has imposed a 30-day flying ban on the accused, pending review, and reported the matter to authorities. This incident echoes a similar scandal from 2022, prompting concerns about passenger behavior on certain routes.
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These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 18% return in 1 year, according to analysts
As nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, “anything” need not always be a bad thing. It may be something positive as well. Just consider the market’s movement on Thursday, a rare day in the last six months when the Indian market outperformed other emerging markets. This has to be seen in light of the fact that it was very obvious from the Dow Jones Futures that the US markets were likely to fall sharply when they opened for trade on Thursday evening (our time). If this had happened even two months back, the Indian market would have been the biggest loser. Is this an indication that the worst is behind us?
China builds giant anti-hypersonic radar that can track every small and big Indian missile from 5,000 km away
China's new Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR), located in Yunnan province, extends surveillance capabilities over India, especially its missile tests. With a range of over 5,000 km, this advanced radar system is a significant concern for India's security, offering China real-time tracking of ballistic missile launches. The radar's strategic location enhances China's surveillance over key maritime zones, intensifying regional military tensions.
Tata Group’s timeless legacy meets the new era of customer-centricity
Tata Group celebrated its first founder's day in 1932, to honor Jamsetji Tata's contributions to India's nation-building. Despite historical achievements, Tata's customer-centricity needs improvement to stay competitive in today’s market, as exemplified by Tata's digital ventures and the reintegration of Air India.
Cathay Cargo seeks more liberal aviation policy, eyes wider India footprint
Cathay Cargo aimed to expand its presence in India by urging for policy updates to permit co-terminalisation rights, which would enable serving multiple cities with the same aircraft. Operating in India since 1953, Cathay Pacific sought to enhance cargo transport efficiency in collaboration with IndiGo and other Indian carriers.
Now, anybody can become a drone pilot, govt relaxes ID proof requirement
One key change is the removal of the mandatory passport requirement for aspiring drone pilots. Instead, individuals can now submit government-issued identity and address proofs when applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate. This change is expected to make drone piloting more accessible to a wider range of individuals, particularly those in rural areas and the agricultural sector.
PM Modi inaugurates multiple development projects in Goa
The Prime Minister felicitated the freedom fighters and veterans of 'Operation Vijay' at the function. Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule.
PM Modi to visit Goa today, to participate in Goa Liberation Day celebrations
Prime Minister will inaugurate multiple development projects including the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College, New South Goa District Hospital, Aviation Skill Development Center at Mopa Airport and the Gas-insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, Margao.
Bangladesh marks 49th 'Victory Day' with grand parade; Indian Army band contingent participates
PM Hasina was seen excitedly applauding the march-past, the flypast, aerobatics display, armoury acquisitions of different regiments and contingents of the armed forces. The parade showcased the development of the different civil and military organisations over the years as well as socio-economic progress of the country through tableaux.
Air India divestment should come with liberal terms: Top aviation official
Given the full-fledged commercial operations with international competition from major airlines, Air India should match in profits its competitors, CAPA official said.
Dubai seeks open sky policy for North East
Union minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha confirmed having received the request and the government is yet to take a view on it.
Open up e-commerce, food industries for FDI: US to India
There needs to be work on improving the business environment as continuing the work of creating fairness and transparency in regulation.
Indo-Oman link gets 5131 more airline seats in bilateral agreement
The civil aviation ministry today announced an increase in weekly seat entitlements with Oman allowing an increase in connectivity between India and Oman.
India expects 400 million air passengers by 2020: P Ashok Gajapathi Raju
"With the entry of small carriers the number of middle class passengers and the aviation income enabled by liberal policy was increased."
Extend the bilaterals, don't dump them
PM asked a group of ministers comprising the ministers for finance, external affairs and civil aviation to examine the bilateral air service agreement.
Jet-Etihad deal good for passengers: Captain Gopinath
Gopinath said, "Dubai has become an aviation hub, but a similar policy initiative is lacking in India."
FDI in aviation: Allow foreign airlines to invest 49% in domestic carriers, suggests CII
CII suggested that the government liberalise the FDI policy to allow foreign airlines to invest up to 49 per cent in domestic air-carriers.
CAG's report on aviation strongly indicts the state ownership of airlines
CAG's report on civil aviation has tended to focus on the putative wrongs of the ministry in granting liberal bilateral rights to foreign airlines
Foreign airlines allowed to operate at cost of Air India
Congress has started training its guns on NCP leader Praful Patel for emasculating the national carriers during his tenure as the civil aviation minister.
India set to sign liberal aviation pact with EU
A liberal aviation pact between India and the European Union (EU) is on the cards, which will enable this as well as give EU carriers better access to India. In a way, the pact will work like an ‘open skies’ agreement between India and the EU.
India, EU to sign open skies pact
Indian carriers will get to operate a virtually unrestricted number of flights to European destinations like London, Paris and Frankfurt.
Airlines eyeing foreign operations to reduce fuel burden
Domestic airlines are lobbying hard to fly overseas to avail the benefit of cheaper aviation fuel and keep spiralling operating costs under control. Avoid airline food
India, South Africa to discuss visa regime
Tight visa regime and constrains in aviation links, the two key irritants in bilateral ties, are likely to be taken up at the India-South Africa Joint Commission meeting scheduled here next month.
Patel for market-oriented aviation sector
Maintaining that air cargo and some other areas in the Indian aviation sector were very weak, civil aviation minister Praful Patel hinted on Thursday that the government was looking at the idea of opening up these areas to foreign investment.
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